Windows Server Support Engineer

Lyra Technology Group is a private equity-backed holding company that invests and operates industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are operated independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group retain the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of Evergreen Services Group, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term.Windows Server Support Engineer - Lyra Technology GroupLyra Technology Group is looking for a full-time Windows Server Support Engineer to join the team at one of our operating companies, LK Technologies, located in Cincinnati OH. The Windows Server Support Engineer will assist clients with IT Support Services, Virtual Servers, Applications, Maintenance, Configurations, and Migrations.A bit about LK TechnologiesLK Technologies is one of the leading outsourced IT service companies in the greater Cincinnati region. They specialise in providing IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services tailored to meet the unique needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, schools, and non-profit organisations. Partnering with LK Technologies allows business leaders to focus on growth, knowing their IT infrastructure is secure and optimised.ResponsibilitiesCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation as it relates to server and network topology, equipment, and configuration(s).Provide infrastructure services in all areas needed: storage networking, operating system, network security, directory services, server virtualization using system backup and restore, system and network monitoring, application installation and configuration.Troubleshoot end-user issues for assigned clients daily.Identify, diagnose, and resolve network problems including network connectivity, traffic utilisation, etc. using available network tools in a timely fashion.Interface with third-party vendors as a liaison between client and vendor.Work on all assigned tickets and projects as needed until they are complete.Communicate all necessary tasks with the client to schedule their completion at a time that is most convenient for them.Oversee successful management of client expectations when targets cannot be met.Configure, test, and maintain LAN equipment and services, including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN.Create and maintain SOPs for tasks that are performed by you daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually.Participate in after-hours upgrades, troubleshooting, and/or on-call availability as needed.Assist with the annual budget by conducting high-level planning meetings with your pod clients.Provide advice as needed with client purchases of hardware and software.Create, request, and present technical specifications and requirements for purchasing new servers and networking equipment via quote procedure.Complete all expected training and ensure that certifications are maintained as necessary.Communicate escalated issues to the department head as necessary.Business awareness: specific knowledge of each customer and how IT relates to their business.Responsible for entering time in ConnectWise daily, prior to the end of the workday.Review IT publications and online materials to remain up to date with current and future technologies emerging in the industry.Qualifications5+ years of prior hands-on IT experience.Knowledge of IT applications, processes, software, and equipment.Knowledge of server operating systems.Experience with and understanding of routers and firewalls.Understanding the relationship between switches, hubs, patch panels, and connecting nodes to a network.Understanding of DNS services.Working knowledge of non-Cisco firewall technologies – SonicWALL, Linksys, NetGear.Hands-on experience with wired and wireless networking, PC and server virtualization (VMware and Hyper-V). Shows solid understanding of and ability to configure TCP/IP and troubleshoot internet connectivity.Achieves and maintains multiple certifications at a high skill level. Preferred certifications: MCSA, CCNA, Network+.This position will host a base compensation of $70-80,000 per year and will work on-site, along with travel, in the Cincinnati, Ohio region. At this time, we are not offering relocation and will prioritise applicants in Cincinnati proper.If joining a team-oriented company in the tech space sounds appealing to you, let's have a conversation.J-18808-Ljbffr