Incident Response Analyst I

Job Description Summary Responsible for the initial analysis, and classification of customer cases, as well as following troubleshooting documentation to quickly assess the customer situation and escalate if needed. The Incident Response Analyst I will also work with the customer through different types of media, to provide a superior customer experience through tactical troubleshooting, monitoring, and proactive incident resolution for Flexential's customer environments A strong combination of technical analysis, troubleshooting, documentation skills, quick and friendly communication is vital to the Incident Response Analyst I role. Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Provides initial analysis and triage for incoming customer calls, monitoring alerts, and customer submitted tickets. Establish friendly initial communications to customers to let them know we hear and understand what the request/incident, and set concise and clear expectations to the customers’ requests and incidents in a prompt manner Document resolution and proactive status updates to technical issues clearly for customers and team members Works closely with our Level 2 support team to stay current on technology trends and information technology concepts Collaborate with customers and teammates to determine improvement areas in capabilities and processes Resolve customer requests and incidents with a high sense of urgency and ownership Be a team player focused on collective improvement and growth Align to ITIL best practices High paced work environment, where our system administrators will need to prioritize workloads. Effectively works with vendors to create resolution Required Qualifications Working knowledge of relevant operating systems (see below) Attention to detail Good organization, time management, and prioritization Ability to troubleshoot and think critically Effective communication skills, including phone etiquette, writing, and active listening Great customer services skills Thrives in a fast-paced environment Continually seeking new knowledge curious by nature Preferred Qualifications Positive attitude with a strong sense of urgency and ownership of quality work deliverables Excellent verbal and written communications skills Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required 1-3 years of system administration, network, or database administration experience 2 -3 years of Customer Service experience. Network +, Security + and / or CCNA desired Microsoft MCP or MCSA preferred Use of command line tools such as CMD, Telnet, SSH, GIT, and SCP (Powershell, Bash or VBScript language skills is a plus) Current experience applying troubleshooting techniques across various server, application, and network technologies including: Remote Desktop, SSH, FTP Microsoft Server Technologies VMWare and/or other virtualization technologies Linux (or other *nix platforms) VLAN’s, ACL’s, IP subnets Networking and Switching concepts Load Balancing Firewall Configuration (Fortigate, Cisco ASA) Base Pay Range : Hourly range offered for this position is estimated to be $25.00 - $26.00 . However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications. Training Details This role includes a training period covering the technical work, processes, and client communication to fully prepare you for success in the role. Duration: 3 months Schedule: Day Shift (Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday) Shift Information After completion of the training period, your assigned shift will be based on business needs. Potential shift schedules: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM Potential shift workdays: Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday At Flexential, we value diversity and believe that different perspectives and unique skills make us stronger as a team. While we've outlined the qualities and skills we are looking for in this job posting, we understand that there may be attributes and abilities that aren't explicitly listed but could be a perfect fit for our team. We want to emphasize that you shouldn't hesitate to apply if you don't meet every requirement. We're enthusiastic about assembling a diverse team of individuals who bring various talents to the table. Your unique perspective and abilities may be just what we need to drive innovation and success. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our environment, we encourage you to apply. Benefits of working at Flexential • Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision • 401(k) • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Life and AD&D • Short Term and Long-Term disability • Flex Paid Time Off (PTO) • Leave of Absence • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program • Rewards and Recognition Program Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion. Work Location Eligibility At this time, we are only able to employ individuals who reside and perform work in states where the company is authorized to do business and maintain employment registrations. We are currently unable to consider applicants who reside or will perform work in the following states: Arkansas, Alaska, Alabama, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must reside in a state where the company maintains employment eligibility at the time of hire and throughout their employment. State eligibility may be subject to change based on business needs and regulatory requirements. Flexential participates in the E-Verify program. Please click here for more information. EEOC Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.