Hardware support specialist vs technical support specialist

Differences between hardware support specialist and technical support specialist duties and responsibilities

Hardware support specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage all operating end-user software including JavaScript - updating/installing Java.
• Work with users to troubleshoot printing, scanning, computer, network, and server system issues.
• Decorate for high number of complete tickets that are escalate and ability to troubleshoot undocument issues.
• Standardize PC imaging according to departmental specifications, which result in streamline deployment and support processes.
• Help with networking issues which include the role-out of the new Cisco phone servers and VPN access for employees.
• Have experience with government data security requirements using commercial data encryption software and security certificate management for email and data access.

Technical support specialist example responsibilities.

• Implement hardware and software upgrades and maintain stability, usability, and security for desktop/laptop/mobile systems; achieve SLA's.
• Manage all operating end-user software including JavaScript - updating/installing Java.
• Install, configure and manage proprietary applications on Unix servers.
• Manage large-scale PC deployments including site surveys involving verification of network activity and appropriate power availability.
• Manage backups, replications and disaster recovery plans of company mission critical servers and database files to ensure redundancy.
• Deploy and troubleshoot complex software installations in Microsoft and Linux environments.
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