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Technical Support Specialist

Partners Personnel, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus Job Title: Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist Employment Type:

Full-Time Department:

Information Technology / Technical Support Reports To:

Technical Support Manager Position Overview

The Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist provides advanced technical assistance by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex hardware, software, network, and infrastructure issues. This role serves as an escalation point for Tier 1 support and plays a key role in maintaining system reliability, security, and operational continuity across the organization. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, network security appliances, backup solutions, endpoint hardware, and virtualization platforms, along with a customer-focused approach to problem resolution. Key Responsibilities

Act as the escalation point for Tier 1 technical support issues requiring advanced troubleshooting. Provide support for

Microsoft Office 365

(Exchange Online, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint). Diagnose and resolve issues related to

Windows and macOS (Macintosh)

environments. Support and maintain

SonicWall firewalls

and

Ubiquiti network switches . Administer and troubleshoot

Vantage/Vontage systems

(as applicable to business operations). Support backup and disaster recovery solutions including

Veeam

and

Synology Backup . Troubleshoot server and infrastructure issues within

virtualized environments and hypervisors . Provide support for

Dell desktops, laptops, and servers . Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain

Zebra handheld devices and thermal printers . Investigate VoIP and telephony-related issues needed. Manage and resolve incidents using

Jira

or similar ticketing systems. Document issues, root causes, and resolutions within the ticketing system and knowledge base. Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams, vendors, and service providers to resolve complex issues. Identify recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions or system improvements. Ensure adherence to IT security policies, backup procedures, and best practices. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Tier 1 support staff. Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours support as required. Required Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in technical support, help desk, or desktop support with Tier 2 responsibilities. Hands‑on experience supporting

Office 365

environments. Strong experience with

Windows and macOS

operating systems. Working knowledge of

networking fundamentals , including firewalls, switches, VLANs, and VPNs. Experience with

backup solutions

such as Veeam and Synology. Familiarity with

server virtualization and hypervisor platforms . Experience supporting enterprise hardware including

Dell

systems. Proficiency with

ticketing systems , preferably

Jira . Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

SonicWall

firewall administration. Experience supporting

Zebra mobile devices and thermal printing environments . Experience with

Ubiquiti networking equipment . Knowledge of VoIP systems. Strong customer service orientation with ownership of issues through resolution. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tickets in a fast‑paced environment. Detail‑oriented with strong documentation and process discipline. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical users. Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently. Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level Employment type

Full‑time Job function

Job function Information Technology Industries Manufacturing

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