Astra

Service Desk Specialist III

Houston, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information TechnologyIndustries

Employment Type

Full time

What this Job Entails

The Service Desk Specialist III will support one of Astreya’s key clients. The role will be responsible to troubleshoot and fix desktop/ computer hardware and software issues while striving to deliver excellent customer service to the end-user. You need to be an eager learner and put the learning to practice in-line with company and client policies and procedures.

Scope

  • Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
  • Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of their speciality
  • Works on problems of a diverse scope
  • Receives little instruction on day to day work, general instruction on new assignments

Your Roles and Responsibilities

  • Follow standard operating, ticketing procedures and work instructions to image, update and resolve computer and software application issues for new and existing employees.
  • Maintain equipment inventory, including processing RMAs and ordering new equipment.
  • Maintain physical presence at designated service locations and time for employees to pick up the user's computer, or deliver to the end-user.
  • Monitoring, updating and maintaining tickets in a defined ticketing system.
  • Responds to tickets, contacts users and plans workload.
  • Update, track and escalate the ticket to appropriate levels/group for resolution as required.
  • Sign off on closed tickets with the user to include follow up specifically to the end user.
  • Provide routine software and hardware troubleshooting support to employees to resolve common IT problems.
  • Support access to corporate network/wireless and applications both on the network as well as over VPN.
  • Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent coordination skills and a team player
  • Ability to identify issues and escalate as needed
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Experience with hardware, software, and network troubleshooting
  • Experience with software application use and installation
  • Ability to resolve technical issues under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

(No specific qualifications listed in the original text)

Salary Range

$48,868.00 - $77,160.00 USD (Salary)

Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.

Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Benefits

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

  • Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options)
  • Medical provided through Kai

Physical Demand & Work Environment

  • Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
  • Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
  • Must be able to use a computer
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively
  • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Skills

Desktop Support
Hardware Troubleshooting
Software Troubleshooting
Ticketing Systems
RMA Processing
Network Support
VPN Support
Customer Service

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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