Technical Customer Service Representative

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be. 

It's exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As a Technical Customer Service Rep or TCSR you will be primarily responsible for managing the phone queue, projecting a professional company image through phone interaction, monitoring the alarm board, managing tickets in the Incident Management System, and troubleshooting technical requests. You will resolve unique network and system-related challenges which will promote growth your skill sets.

The Operations Support Center is a 24/7/365 organization, which means the position requires shift work. The OSC staffs for business needs; therefore, your shift could change. This team is currently hiring for multiple shifts:

• First Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM, days vary
• Second Shift: 4 PM - 1 AM, days vary
• Third Shift: Midnight - 9 AM, days vary

• →Provide tier 1 technical support to troubleshoot customer/employee issues.
• →Answer phones and respond to customer/employee requests.
• →Respond to internal Helpdesk support tickets.
• →Respond to alarms and take appropriate action to correct the problem or escalate based upon Operations Service Center policy.
• →Provide resolution or escalation for incidents as required by QTS Service Level Agreements.
• →Conduct basic troubleshooting and provide detailed notes when escalation is required.
• →Thorough understanding of QTS products and services; strong familiarity with respective service catalogs.
• →Identify opportunities for value-added process improvement.
• →Accountable for the status of created tickets, follow-through, resolution, and closure.
• →Create tickets in the Incident Management System (IMS) application for all incoming requests and escalate issues according to priority and type.
• →Follow up with customer inquiries not immediately resolved.
• →Consistently escalate issues to the appropriate party.
• →Consistent accurate judgment on ticket priority.
• →Consistent thorough understanding of requests and attention to detail (reassignment counts).
• →Accountable for the status of created tickets, follow-through, resolution, and closure.
• →Follow up with non-operations departments to close out aging tickets.
• →Ensure that the 15/30 process is utilized for critical/high tickets with OSC engineers.

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  One or more years of IT experience in a customer-focused role (Helpdesk, Application or Service Desk support).  Two or more years preferred. 

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  One or more of the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network, CompTIA Security+ Certification, Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals Certification, Microsoft Office Specialist Certification.

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  Associate’s degree in computer science, cyber security, management information systems, or other related field or equivalent professional experience.

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  Experienced with or willing to learn the required software applications, ServiceNow, etc.

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  Competent in Microsoft Office Suite.

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  Knowledge of a broad array of systems and software troubleshooting is preferred.

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  Foundational knowledge of the OSI model, routing and switching technologies, Domain Name Services (DNS), firewall technologies and active directory.

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  US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

• Ability to make reliable decisions during high-pressure situations.

• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills along with the ability to take accurate notes.

• Strong customer care and customer satisfaction capabilities.

• Able to maintain a sense of urgency.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work independently as well being a strong team player.

• Must be capable of handling multiple simultaneous tasks under pressure while maintaining strong customer service and a professional demeanor.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and refocus quickly.

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.