IT Support Specialist
Job Summary
IT Support Specialist
We are looking for a customer-focused IT Support Specialist to provide technical assistance and resolve hardware software and network issues for end users. The ideal candidate will deliver timely high-quality support contribute to documentation and knowledge-base articles and collaborate with IT teams to improve system reliability and user experience.
- Respond to and resolve help desk tickets via phone email and ticketing system within agreed service levels.
- Troubleshoot desktop laptop mobile devices peripherals and basic server issues.
- Support operating systems including Windows macOS and common Linux distributions.
- Manage user accounts permissions and groups using Active Directory or similar directory services.
- Install configure and update software applications and endpoint security tools.
- Provide remote support using remote access tools and escalate complex issues to senior IT staff when necessary.
- Maintain and update hardware and software inventories and assist with asset lifecycle management.
- Assist with network troubleshooting (TCP/IP DNS DHCP) and support VPN connectivity for remote employees.
- Create and maintain technical documentation FAQs and user guides to reduce repeat incidents.
- Participate in IT projects deployments and change management activities as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Computer Science or equivalent work experience or relevant technical certifications.
- 1-3 years of experience in a help desk desktop support or technical support role preferred.
- Experience with Active Directory Microsoft 365 administration and common endpoint management tools.
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPN) and printer/scanner support.
- Strong customer service skills clear verbal and written communication and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks work under pressure and follow established IT processes and security practices.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A Microsoft 365 Certified or ITIL Foundation are a plus.
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Customer Service
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Active Directory
- Microsoft 365
- Networking
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- VPN
- Remote Support
- Help Desk Ticketing
- ITIL
- Hardware Repair
- Mobile Device Management
- PowerShell
- Asset Management
- Software Installation
- Printer Support
- Backup and Recovery
- Multi-factor Authentication
- Security Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Communication
Required Skills:
Technical Troubleshooting Customer Service Windows macOS Linux Active Directory Microsoft 365 Networking TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPN Remote Support Help Desk Ticketing ITIL Hardware Repair Mobile Device Management PowerShell Asset Management Software Installation Printer Support Backup and Recovery Multi-factor Authentication Security Awareness Problem Solving Communication