IT Technician

As a Tier 1 IT Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical support to clients, system implementation, and management of IT networks. You will be expected to work autonomously on tier-1 level tasks.

• Providing top-tier customer service to clients.
• Testing and evaluating new systems and software.
• Client communication & task management.
• Documenting support activities and maintaining accurate records.
• Role is in-person in Abbotsford office servicing clients in the Fraser Valley.
• Role is full time, though there may be opportunity for part-time as well.

Compensation

• Compensation: $40-55k depending on abilities and fulfillment of the rest of this job description
• PHSP health plan to be allocated as you see fit
• Day-off for your birthday
• Two weeks vacation in first year, Three weeks vacation in second year, Four weeks vacation in fifth year

Working Here

We are a small IT Services and Consulting firm. The Consulting arm has staff and services across Canada, and this job is in the Services arm. We have clients in the Fraser Valley for break-fix IT as well as Managed Services.

Here’s what people have to say about working for us:

• “Working for Derek has been an incredibly enriching experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have him as a manager and mentor. Derek's leadership style is both inspiring and supportive, providing the perfect balance for professional growth. Under his guidance, I've not only gained valuable skills but also the confidence to excel in my role. Derek goes above and beyond to ensure that his team has the necessary resources to succeed, fostering an environment where innovation and achievement thrive. I feel fortunate to have had the chance to work with Derek and am confident in his exceptional abilities to lead and drive growth.”

Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A diploma or degree in computing or demonstrable equivalent ability
• Around 1 year of experience in a related role or demonstrable equivalent ability (show me your homelab)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and solve challenges with a growth mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to explain technical situations to clients in plain English, and share the relevant factors and consequences so they can make informed decisions
• Strong rapport with clients
• A reliable and presentable vehicle and a license to drive it
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to pass a criminal record check
• If you can’t, but your record is non-violent and you’re transparent and honest, let’s chat
• Professional written and oral English fluency

Skills & Technologies

The more of these technologies and systems you’re proficient with, the better. You will have opportunities to learn the systems you aren’t already familiar with.

• Windows Server and its functions such as Active Directory, Group Policy, File Services, Remote Desktop, Printer Server, etc.
• Linux servers including CLI interfaces. Mostly, we use Debian or Ubuntu
• Windows and Mac workstations
• Microsoft 365, Intune, Teams, Defender, and Azure
• SQL Servers including Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Postgres, and the SQL language
• Storage systems such as Synology, QNAP, iSCSI, NFS, hyperconvergence, SANs
• Exchange Server (just kidding)
• Email technologies including SMTP, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Encryption
• Google Workspace
• Virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V and Proxmox but not ESXi (RIP)
• Scripting with Powershell, or bash
• Remote connection tools such as Screenconnect, SSH, RDP, Splashtop, VNC
• Cybsecurity protections including EDR, DNS Filtering, IPS, DLP, etc.
• Backup solutions such as Acronis, Cove, Altaro, Backblaze
• Terminating RJ45 keystones & ends, wiring patch panels, tracing and labeling wires
• Retro Encabulators such as the one made by Rockwell
• Networking ecosystems including Fortinet, Unifi, PFSense, OPNSense, Microtik
• Networking protocols and systems such as TCP/UDP, IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, ZTNA, OSPF, SSL, RFC2549, etc.
• Telephony systems including SIP, Asterisk, or 3CX
• Printers and scanners including scan-to-email, scan-to-cloud, defenestration because printers are the worst
• MSP platforms including PSAs, RMMs, MDMs, Documentation, etc.
• Sledgehammers and light explosives for secure deprecation of particularly frustrating printers

Capabilities

The more of these things you can do, the better:

• Troubleshoot most workstation technical issues
• Troubleshoot some single-site network issues
• Troubleshoot some server technical issues
• Help with some campus or multi-site network issues
• Help with some distributed or cluster server issues
• Rap the full theme song to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
• Help set up a new basic business network with device connectivity, on-prem Windows server, 365, and security
• Help prevent and respond to viruses, ransomware, and other cybsecurity breaches
• Manage Microsoft Office 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Google Workspace
• Help migrate businesses from Google Workspace to Office 365 or vice versa
• Build and test a PC from scratch. Even better if you can build a server too. More RGB, more better.
• Help integrate, configure, and provision SAAS and line-of-business apps for clients
• Help configuring and managing hypervisors and related networking
• Hit an HP Laserjet from 100 yards with 3x optics and a 5km/h crosswind.
• Use existent PowerShell or bash scripts to automate tasks or process data.
• Explain technical options to clients in a way that empowers them to make an informed decision for their business
• Use backup and disaster recovery solutions. Write Disaster Recovery Plans
• Install Windows 11 without using a Microsoft account
• Produce good documentation both for internal use and for clients

Related job titles: systems administrator, sysadmin, systems engineer, network engineer, IT engineer, IT support, IT Helpdesk, BOFH, IT Technician,