Systems Support Engineer (Level 1)

CTS delivers comprehensive IT solutions to meet the unique demands of mission-driven organizations. We have deep expertise in supporting nonprofits and educational institutions, however our team is equipped to handle the complexities of IT across a variety of sectors. We’re committed to making technology work seamlessly, so our clients can focus on making a difference, regardless of their industry.

At CTS, we believe in building a company culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation. By joining our team, you will not only help empower businesses with cutting-edge IT solutions but also build a rewarding career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Discover the many reasons why CTS is a great place to advance your career. We are headquartered in Brooklyn, NY with 90+ employees across the US and several other countries.  Learn more about us at https://www.charterts.com

JOB SUMMARY

The Service Delivery team at CTS consists of Service Pods, Incident Response team (NOC/SOC/ESCALATIONS), and a Project Engineering team. The Service Pods are responsible for delivering day to day technical services as per our contractual obligations with our clients. The Systems Support Engineer will work within a designated POD which includes a carefully picked list of clients and is responsible for providing day to day support to the clients remotely via ConnectWise, phone, and many other tools. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to and resolve service incidents in accordance with existing procedures and service level agreement.
• Track time, communicate and work via our ConnectWise Manage PSA and our Chat Support Application.
• Liaise with internal teams, vendors and client contacts.
• Help identify areas where Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) don’t exist or need further work, and create and improve those processes.
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of workstation, server and cloud applications.
• Triage incoming CTS and client technical requests. This includes picking up the phone all the time.
• Complete all work assigned by Service Delivery Supervisor and Service Delivery Coordinator.
• Ensure the prompt and thorough documentation of all work done via our ticketing system, ITGLUE, and other tools.
• Have 1 on 1’s with supervisor to discuss performance and overall career goals.
• Ensure timesheet is kept impeccable on a daily basis with accurate time entries in order to better understand client and company resource demands and any needs thereof.
• Accountable to KPIs & Metrics that will include Client Satisfaction Scores (CSAT), Ticket quality, timesheets, reliability, communication, meeting ticket SLA’s as well as less visible metrics that align with our Company Core Values
• Deliver white-glove support by ensuring timely, professional, and high-quality service to all clients 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-motivated, with excellent time management skills and ability to handle and adapt to changing priorities and special projects in a high growth environment.
• Great communications skills, founded in being a good listener and professional speaker. Overall strong oral and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience in a customer facing, technical services environment, with a strong commitment to customer service. MSP experience is a major plus.
• Experience with networking protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, IPSEC, VoIP, and QoS.
• Experience in WAN/LAN networking including routing, switching, security, and load balancing.
• Experience in WLAN technologies including, but not limited to, Meraki, UniFi, and Cisco.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and Apple Ecosystem;
• Experience in Network Attached Storage (NAS);
• Experience with Grand Stream or other Asterisk based PBX (Phone) systems;
• Experience with Android, iOS, Google Workspace, Entra and Office365; 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Experience working for a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or IT Support Business. 
• Experience with MSP related tools: ConnectWise, Ninja,  PRTG, and ITGlue. 

LOCATION, SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

This is a full-time remote role for candidates residing in Philippines.  The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm EST.  The salary range is $1250-$2083/monthly.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Floating Holidays

This is an independent contractor role.

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Depending on the role, some steps may be adjusted or added - we’ll let you know upfront!

1. Screening call with a member of our HR team (30 minutes)
2. Technical interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
3. Panel interview with the Hiring Manager and Department Director (60 minutes)
4. (If applicable) Executive interview

CTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CTS is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to jobs@charterts.com once you've begun the interview process. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.