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IT Support Specialist

PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Technology

Job Description

This opportunity is open to junior/entry level candidates; will likely be part-time (~32 hours/week) but possibility to extend to 40 hours depending on work load. Will need to be onsite. \n
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a customer-focused IT Support Specialist to provide in-person and remote technical support within a global organization. This position will collaborate with a support team of seven professionals in the United States and four in Europe, assisting employees across locations, including executive and senior leadership.\n
\nThe environment is approximately 60% macOS and 35% Windows, with occasional Linux support needs. The office supports approximately 30–40 employees, with typically 15–20 employees physically onsite each day. This role combines end-user troubleshooting, device management, account administration, and office technology support.\n
\nThe organization recently consolidated four companies into a single Google Workspace tenant. This position will help employees navigate that transition while supporting continued use of Microsoft 365 productivity applications and Azure SSO.\n
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Key Responsibilities

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  • Provide responsive, customer-focused technical support to employees in person and remotely, including C-level executives and senior leadership.
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  • Respond to, troubleshoot, document, and resolve support requests through Jira and other support channels. The U.S. support team collectively handles approximately 40–60 tickets per day.
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  • Configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Mac and Windows computers, with occasional support for Linux devices.
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  • Support device enrollment and management through Jamf and Intune.
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  • Perform account administration tasks, including Active Directory user creation, group management, and application access administration.
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  • Support Okta, Azure SSO, and employee access to business applications.
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  • Troubleshoot Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 productivity applications, Slack, and Zoom.
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  • Assist employees with issues related to the recent Google Workspace consolidation and ongoing technology transitions.
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  • Check and maintain Zoom Rooms, conference room A/V equipment, and other office technology to ensure readiness for daily use and leadership meetings.
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  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including device preparation, account setup, access changes, asset tracking, and new-hire technology orientation.
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  • Support office network infrastructure, Wi-Fi, VPN connectivity, and firewalls in collaboration with the broader IT team.
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  • Manage and assist with equipment setup, maintenance, repair, and disposal.
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  • Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides, technical instructions, and support documentation.
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  • Collaborate with global IT colleagues and departments such as Engineering, DevOps, Security, Facilities, Finance, and Corporate Systems.
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  • Participate in IT projects involving hardware, software, infrastructure, and application changes.
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  • Provide technology support for executive meetings, board meetings, and company-wide events.
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  • Maintain organized IT workspaces, equipment storage areas, and server rooms.
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  • Travel occasionally to other offices as needed for IT support.

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Required Qualifications

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  • At least 1-2 years of experience in IT support, desktop support, or a similar role within a business environment; also open to recent graduates with internship experience.
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  • Hands-on experience supporting both macOS and Windows devices, with strong Mac troubleshooting skills.
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  • Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, user accounts, application access, and connectivity issues.
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  • Familiarity with user creation, group management, and access administration in Active Directory.
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  • Experience using a help desk ticketing system to prioritize, document, and resolve support requests.
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  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to users with varying levels of technical knowledge.
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  • Experience supporting executive or senior leadership users in person and remotely.
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  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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  • Ability to work collaboratively with a geographically distributed team and learn new technologies.

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Preferred Qualifications

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  • Experience with Jira, Jamf, Intune, Okta, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Azure SSO, Slack, or Zoom.
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  • Experience supporting Zoom Rooms and conference room A/V equipment.
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  • Familiarity with Linux, endpoint security tools such as CrowdStrike, and office networking technologies.
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  • Experience supporting technology migrations or changes affecting end users.
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  • Familiarity with SOX requirements.
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  • Relevant IT certifications or an IT-related degree.

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Prior experience with Okta and Google Workspace is helpful; training is available for candidates with a strong IT support foundation.\n
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