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ITS.GEN.S2
Technician/Engineer II
Information Technology Support

Technician/Engineer II

ITS.GEN.S2

S2S2 — Support Specialistmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Experienced support technician.

Level
S2 · S2 — Support Specialist · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Information Technology Support · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Experienced support technician.

The story of this role

Who does this work

An IT Support Specialist who wants to ensure that all systems are running smoothly and that users receive prompt and effective technical assistance.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Users are experiencing technical issues that hinder their productivity.
  • The internal problem: The IT Support Specialist feels overwhelmed by the volume of requests and pressure to resolve issues quickly.
  • Why it matters: Everyone deserves reliable technology to perform their jobs without disruption.

The plan

  1. Develop strong communication skills to understand user needs effectively.
  2. Enhance technical knowledge of systems and devices to provide comprehensive support.
  3. Implement a ticketing system to manage requests and prioritize tasks.
  4. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices for continuous improvement.
  5. Build relationships with users to foster trust and understanding.

What's at stake

Users remain frustrated due to unresolved technical issues, impacting team morale. The IT Support Specialist faces burnout from managing an overwhelming volume of requests and feels unrecognized for their efforts.

Success looks like

Users experience minimal downtime with their technology, leading to increased productivity. The IT Support team is recognized for their quick and effective resolutions, enhancing the overall user experience.

Summary

Experienced support technician. Handles escalated tickets, performs in-depth troubleshooting of hardware/software issues. Works on more complex incidents.

Level — S2 — Support Specialist

Resolves standard inquiries and issues independently within established procedures.

Scope
A defined queue or customer set
Autonomy
General supervision; handles standard cases independently
Complexity
Standard issues within known procedures
Impact
Customer satisfaction for own queue
Decision rights
Resolves standard cases; escalates complex
Leadership
None
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities5

  • Handles escalated ticketscommonlevel
  • Performs in-depth troubleshootingcommonlevel
  • Resolves hardware/software issuescommonlevel
  • Collaborates with other IT teamscommonlevel
  • Documents solutions for future referencecommonlevel

Tasks5

  • Resolve escalated IT issuescommonlevel
  • Perform hardware diagnosticscommonlevel
  • Troubleshoot software problemscommonlevel
  • Collaborate on complex incidentscommonlevel
  • Update technical documentationcommonlevel

Skills5

  • Advanced troubleshootingcommonlevel
  • Network configurationcommonlevel
  • Server administrationcommonlevel
  • Collaboration with IT teamscommonlevel
  • Technical writingcommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • Networking fundamentalscommonlevel
  • Server managementcommonlevel
  • Hardware diagnosticscommonlevel
  • Software troubleshootingcommonlevel
  • IT support toolscommonlevel

competency5

  • Deeper networking skillscommonlevel
  • Server/admin skillscommonlevel
  • Problem-solvingcommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel
  • Technical documentationcommonlevel

qualification3

  • Bachelor’s degree typically expectedcommonlevel
  • CompTIA Network+/Security+ certification preferredcommonlevel
  • Strong problem-solving skillscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Information Technology Support Specialistcommonmedium0.60
Technician/Engineer IIcommonmedium0.50
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