Technical IT Support Engineer

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The IT Support Engineer is the first point of contact for employees seeking technical support as the Tier 1 of support. This role focuses on triage, basic troubleshooting, and ticket routing to ensure timely and effective resolution in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Serve as the initial point of contact for all IT support requests via Jira Service Management tickets, calls, and email requests. Participate in an on‑call rotation supporting our nationally dispersed employees outside of office hours. Provide timely communication and resolution in adherence to service level agreements. Accurately capture and document issue details, symptoms, and all troubleshooting steps taken in the corresponding JIRA ticket. Perform basic troubleshooting for hardware, software, account access, and connectivity issues among others. Resolve common requests independently (e.g., password resets, access requests, software installs, driver updates, M365 issues). Route complex tickets to Tier 2 or specialized support teams with documented triage and troubleshooting steps taken before escalation. Monitor open tickets and proactively update users on progress. Deliver excellent customer service by setting clear expectations, communicating effectively, and following up with end users. Follow established workflows, knowledge base articles, and escalation procedures.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Strong communication and customer service skills. Familiarity with Jira Service Management (or similar ticketing systems) and Microsoft 365 products. Basic knowledge of operating systems, productivity software, networking, and account management. Ability to work in a collaborative environment opportunistically and with a willingness to learn. Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

WAYSTAR PERKS

Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable) Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match) Generous paid time off for non‑exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. Flexible time off for exempt team members + 13 paid holidays. Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave) Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support 401(K) program with company match Pet insurance Employee resource groups Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Category: Technology/Engineering Job Type: Full time Req ID: R3187 #J-18808-Ljbffr Waystar, Inc.