Technology Support Specialist
At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
YETI is looking for Technology Support Specialist to provide virtual and some on-site support for hardware, software, applications, installations and mobile devices while ensuring a positive employee experience. They will act as the “face of IT” for the customer and offer a personalized experience to the end-users. They can build upon a positive culture and are well versed and educated advocates of improving the end-user’s IT support experience. This role will continuously document and improve on current operational processes while providing operational support.
Position Type (See Workplace Approach Below): Onsite
Responsibilities:
- End-user facing expertise in providing support for hardware and software issues within end-user computer systems (MAC 10% and PC 90%) to include desktops, laptops, printers and mobile apps
- Respond to end-user product related questions for all supported hardware, software and applications
- Understand and maintain/outperform service levels established
- Provide Level I and II support via phone, email and potentially on-site at client locations to support service needs as required
- Maintain various messaging systems and client platforms (Email, Slack)
- Manage user accounts, permissions, email, anti-virus and anti-spam
- Efficiently diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues at desktop level
- Provide on-site technical support that may involve but not limited to; installation of hardware or systems, software, network and communications devices
- Monitor Service Desk for tickets assigned to the queue and process first-in first-out based on priority and criticality
- Modify configurations, utilities, software default settings, etc. for the local workstation
- Administer and manage new user account creation
- Administer and manage Active Directory database making sure to keep it updated at all times
Qualifications and Attributes:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a customer facing deskside support/end user computing role
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, MIS or relevant field is required
- Must have excellent communication skills, positive attitude and be engaging with end-users
- Experience with MAC, Microsoft® OS and Microsoft Office® applications
- Experience with problem solving in a support-oriented environment
- Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, Email, HTTP, SSL, OSI Model, and TCP/IP protocols and applications
- Exceptional soft skills and troubleshooting skills
- Team player, good communicator, self-directed work style
- The ability to communicate politely, clearly and effectively with internal customers at a high level such as senior management on matters of a technical and/or complex nature
- Desire to contribute to a fast paced, growth-oriented company
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to determine the root cause of the problem
- Excellent organizational & interpersonal skills with attention to detail
- Position based in Austin, TX and will work onsite 4 days a week at HQ
US Workplace Approach:
- Onsite: Role requires you to be onsite full-time.
- Hybrid: Role requires you to be located in Austin, Texas and is a mixture of onsite and remote.
- Remote: Role is full-time remote.
Approach may vary based on role.
YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.