IT Support Specialist Job Description

IT Support Specialist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a IT Support Specialist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Recommended procedure modifications or improvements;
  • Provide first level contact and convey resolutions to customer issues;
  • Move, add, and change desktop and laptop PCs, servers, (VOIP) telephones and tablets;
  • Resolve user issues in a timely manner or escalate to appropriate resource as appropriate;
  • Expected to assist in development of user training documentation;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned;
  • Provide end-user support, acting as point of contact for technical issues and escalating as necessary;
  • Support staff across US offices;
  • Develop training materials and procedures to streamline efficiency;
  • Provide helpful training to computer users;
  • Install, test and configure new workstations, peripheral equipment and software;
  • Configure passwords and accounts in Active Directory;
  • Modify configurations, utilities, software default settings, etc. for the local workstation;
  • Troubleshoot various hardware, including but not limited to desktop computers, laptops and printers;
  • Provides technical assistance and training (technically) to end-users and junior technician.

Requirements:

  • Networking experience;
  • Must be dependable and prompt and not leave helpdesk unattended or under-attended;
  • Knowledge of other network operating systems desired (e.g., SCO Unix, Linux, Ubuntu, Redhat etc.);
  • Mac OSX;
  • Ability to present ideas to customers in business-friendly and user-friendly language;
  • Adobe Acrobat (creator and reader);
  • Familiarity with conference room audio/video systems, and Zoom Rooms;
  • In depth knowledge of and the ability to perform desktop troubleshooting on macOS and Windows, supporting various line of business applications;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time;
  • TCP/IP Network Understand;
  • Experience with Service-Now/Helpdesk management systems;
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills with a sincere desire to help;
  • Strong team player and collaborator with agility and flexibility to adapt to fluctuating circumstances;
  • Associate’s Degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field (Required 2 Years).