Avicena is a privately held company developing microLED based ultra-low power high bandwidth interconnects for chip-to-chip communications. This technology will revolutionize High-Performance (HPC) and Cloud computing, as well as other industries where low power interconnects are critical like camera sensors, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace. Avicena is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with a development center in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was founded in 2019 by leading technologists from the optical networking industry with a track record of delivering breakthrough products. (www.avicena.tech)

About the role:

We are seeking a responsible and technically skilled Helpdesk Support Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for troubleshooting, a solid understanding of Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and a working knowledge of TCP/IP. You will be responsible for providing application support, assisting users with technical issues, managing hardware support, and ensuring tasks are handled in a timely and efficient manner. This role also requires providing after-hours support and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Provide remote support to end-users via phone, email, or chat, ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues.

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues, including desktops, laptops, printers, network multifunction copiers, and peripheral devices.

• Provide support for Windows 11, and Microsoft 365 environments, troubleshooting software and system-related issues.

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive

• Offer application support for various software programs and internal tools.

• Utilize ticketing systems to log, track, and manage technical support requests.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking, helping to diagnose and resolve connectivity issues.

• Install applications, troubleshoot user issues,

• Collaborate with team members to address complex issues and escalate as necessary.

• Provide after-hours support or holiday support as required and participate in the on-call to support critical issues.

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies and processes, improving technical expertise and service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in helpdesk and user support roles.

• Strong technical knowledge of Windows 11, and Microsoft 365.

• Experience providing hardware support for desktops, laptops, printers, network multifunction copiers, and peripherals.

• Working knowledge of TCP/IP and general networking principles.

• Experience with DNS, DHCP, PING, Drive Mapping, Network connections.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely resolutions.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on clear and concise customer interactions.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with SSO and MFA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with remote desktop tools and remote support software.

• Basic knowledge of Windows servers management.

• Experience with Active Directory is preferred.

• Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology is preferred.