Helpdesk Specialist 3

Helpdesk Specialist We are seeking a mid-level Helpdesk Specialist to join our Corporate IT team in El Segundo, CA. You'll be the go-to resource for troubleshooting complex technical issues, assisting our end-users both onsite and remotely, and keeping our IT operations running smoothly. This role is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and a great opportunity to grow your skills in enterprise IT systems and support. This is an onsite position for our office in El Segundo, CA. Responsibilities Provide exceptional technical support for end-users, remote staff, and IT systems teams. Answer customer inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, ensuring timely and professional communication. Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues. Install, configure, and update software and hardware as needed. Support purchasing, receiving, shipping, and management of equipment inventory. Contribute to IT improvement projects and tactical plan implementation. Document issues, resolutions, and system changes in a service desk platform. Mentor and guide help desk staff Skills Required 5+ years in a help desk or technical support role, ideally in a mid-sized, geographically dispersed organization. Advanced troubleshooting skills for Windows OS and user/computer account management in Active Directory. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels. Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement. Soft skills that make you successful in support: patience, empathy, active listening, urgency, and organization. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance. Additional Skills Experience with Okta Multi-Factor Authentication. Strong familiarity with Exchange and Office 365. Printer installation and configuration. Basic Windows Server administration. Intune application management. Strong exposure to enterprise IT processes, including hardware lifecycle management. Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement Compensation & Benefits Salary: $60,000-$70,000/year DOE. We offer a generous benefits package including: 100% company paid Medical, Dental and Vision 100% company paid Retirement Paid Time Off on top of company recognized Holidays Paid Sick Leave. Education High School Diploma Required Bachelors degree preferred, preferably in management information systems, math or engineering. Minimum of 5 equivalent years of relevant work experience. Additional degrees or certifications may substitute for years of experience. Tecolote Research