Reed Tech, a LexisNexis Company (a subsidiary of RELX) has a Help Desk Technician opening in the Alexandria, VA office. The Help Desk Technician performs general duties related to routine user administration and the ongoing support and maintenance of computer systems and peripheral equipment. Installs and maintains computer workstations, servers, printers and networking equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls and proxy devices. Monitors production environment and ensures optimal system performance. Installs and maintains network cabling and telecommunications devices. Implements and deploys standard work station image systems. Assists with software applications testing and deployment. Initiates and completes work in accordance with the work order policy. Provides software and hardware support for end-users; updates ticketing system. Maintains inventory of computers, networking equipment and maintenance logs. Researches new and existing technologies, techniques and best practices in support of product production as directed. Qualifications: Technical school graduate or equivalent (ex. A , MCP certification). Experience with administration of Microsoft Windows networks. Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, SNTP. Ability to build and deploy Linux based servers and services. Thorough knowledge of PC workstation and server hardware, troubleshooting and maintenance. Experience with disk drive imaging software. Experience with installation and maintenance of computer network cabling. Understanding of the relationship between operational processes and network infrastructure, servers and services within the organization. Familiarity with office automation applications such as Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access and Word. Ability to handle multiple priorities in an efficient manner. Must have good written and verbal communication skills. At least two years related experience. A , MCSE, CCNA Certifications desired; present preparation for any of these certifications is acceptable. Work Hours are 6:30 am to 3 pm, candidate must be willing to work a reasonably flexible schedule when needed. Reed Tech is a provider of best-in-class information-based solutions and services to meet the broad needs of the global IP market as well as key regulatory needs of the Life Sciences industry. Our customers include the US Patent and Trademark Office, IP driven companies, law firms, and a wide range of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. The corporate culture is driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation and a strong dedication to its customers, employees and community. Reed Tech is a LexisNexis company. LexisNexis Legal & Professional (www.lexisnexis.com) is a leading global provider of content and technology solutions that enable professionals in legal, corporate, tax, government, academic and non-profit organizations to make informed decisions and achieve better business outcomes. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services. Today, LexisNexis Legal & Professional harnesses leading-edge technology and world-class content, to help professionals work in faster, easier and more effective ways. Through close collaboration with its customers, the company ensures organizations can leverage its solutions to reduce risk, improve productivity, increase profitability and grow their business. Part of RELX Group plc, LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in more than 100 countries with 10,000 employees worldwide. LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact 1.877.734.1938 or accommodations@relx.com. RSRLNLP