Help Desk Specialist

in Information Technology
  • San Francisco, California View on Map
  • Salary: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Mid Level
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type On Site
  • Job Reference 0000018851
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Private Equity;Venture Capital and Private Equity
  • Selling Points

    Enhance your IT career by providing critical technical support to employees. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure seamless technology operations. Gain exposure to cutting-edge IT tools and platforms.

Job Description

Overview

  • Provide technical support to employees, ensuring smooth technology operations across Mac and Windows environments.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for IT support requests, resolving Tier 1 issues efficiently.
  • Log, track, and resolve IT tickets using ITSM platforms, maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including device setup and account provisioning.
  • Assist with MDM platform administration, device enrollment, and configuration tasks.
  • Provide AV and conferencing technology setup and troubleshooting in meeting rooms.
  • Contribute to IT documentation and knowledge base articles for team consistency.
  • Support technology rollouts, equipment procurement, and asset inventory management.
  • Occasionally provide after-hours and weekend support to minimize business disruptions.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Resolve Tier 1 hardware, software, and connectivity issues across Mac and Windows environments.
  • Log and track IT support tickets using ITSM platforms like ServiceNow or Jira.
  • Assist with device setup, account provisioning, and equipment tracking during onboarding/offboarding.
  • Administer MDM platforms for device enrollment and basic configurations.
  • Support AV technology setup and troubleshooting in meeting rooms and common areas.
  • Create and maintain IT documentation and knowledge base articles.
  • Collaborate on technology rollouts, equipment procurement, and inventory management.
  • Escalate unresolved issues to senior IT staff with clear documentation.
  • Provide occasional after-hours and weekend support as needed.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years in helpdesk, desktop support, or IT support roles.
  • Hands-on experience with macOS and Windows in professional settings.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory tasks.
  • Exposure to ITSM tools like ServiceNow or Jira Service Management.
  • Basic understanding of MDM concepts; experience with Jamf or AirWatch preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with a customer-first attitude.
  • CompTIA A+ or similar certification is a plus.
  • Ability to provide occasional after-hours and weekend support.
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