Technical Support Specialist II
Penn Community Bank
- Perkasie, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as a primary escalation point for all technical support issues from Tier 1, resolving complex problems related to hardware, software, networking, and user accounts.
- Maintain a high level of customer service for Bank personnel and customers regarding technology questions, support, and issues.
- Investigate and resolve escalated technical issues, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurring problems. This may involve collaborating with other IT teams or third-party vendors to find solutions.
- Provide on-site support to locations as needed and perform regular branch inspections.
- Perform operational duties to ensure the stability, security, and performance of IT systems, including user account management, system patching and updates, and routine monitoring of servers and network infrastructure.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware and services for all business units, including endpoint hardware, software, phone systems, mobile devices, printers, multi-function devices, TCRs, video conferencing equipment, and network issues, while adhering to change control and asset management procedures.
- Perform installation and upgrades of server and desktop applications, following proper change control procedures.
- Utilize and support key IT platforms like Citrix, VMware, Azure, and Microsoft 365 to ensure seamless operations.
- Function as a liaison for team members when dealing with vendors in a technical capacity.
- Monitor and review network and security performance reporting and work with vendors to resolve problems.
- Assist in the maintenance, configuration, and upgrades of servers, network devices, and other critical infrastructure. This includes deploying software, managing system back-ups, and ensuring data integrity.
- Participate in and contribute to IT projects and initiatives, such as system implementations, migrations, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Provide guidance and training to end-users on new software, hardware, and IT best practices to improve self-sufficiency and overall system security.
- Provide guidance and training to end-users on new software, hardware, and IT best practices to improve self-sufficiency and overall system security.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for common issues, operational procedures, and system configurations. Contribute to the team's knowledge base to improve efficiency and facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Continuously look for ways to improve IT department processes and services.
- Assist in IT Department Disaster Recovery, support, documentation, and quarterly reviews.
- A Bachelor’s degree or a relevant industry certification is preferred.
- Alternatively, 4–10 years of help desk, troubleshooting, and network experience, or equivalent applicable work experience, will be considered.
- Communication: Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical Team Members, with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to interact well with Team Members, vendors, and customers.
- Technical Knowledge: Installation, configuration, and maintenance of user workstations, printers, phones, networks, and related hardware and software. Technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Citrix, VMWare, and Windows Server environments.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve computer system malfunctions and operational problems, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Security: Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques.
- Organizational: Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a high-pressure environment.
- Continuous Learning: Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.
- Comply with all applicable regulations and Bank policies regarding employment and employment law.
- Participate in annual compliance and other job-related training.
- Comply with applicable bank regulations, Bank policies and procedures.
- Comply with Bank’s internal privacy and ethics standards.
- Lifting/carrying up to 85 lbs.
- Manual dexterity for computer work
- Speaking, hearing, and vision are required to perform essential functions
- Ability to drive, with a valid driver’s license, to meet with customers outside of the office; Events may occasionally require work on evenings and weekends.