IT Support
- San Jose, CA, United States
$27.71 to $32 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $27.71 to $32 USD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in IT help desk, desktop support, or a similar end-user support function.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented IT Support specialist to deliver responsive technical assistance and maintain smooth day-to-day technology operations for employees in California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving end-user issues across devices, applications, and access management while contributing to a dependable support environment. The role will work closely with internal IT teams to handle device setup, user lifecycle support, security-related tasks, and operational improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver hands-on support for end users experiencing issues with Windows and macOS computers, accessories, and common workplace technology.
- Diagnose and resolve problems involving Microsoft 365 tools such as Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint to minimize disruption to daily work.
- Administer user access by assisting with account setup, password support, and application permissions through Entra ID, Active Directory, and Okta.
- Support endpoint management activities including device enrollment, configuration updates, software distribution, and compliance actions using Microsoft Intune.
- Investigate and address technical issues related to hardware, installed applications, network connectivity, printers, and meeting room equipment.
- Prepare, image, deploy, replace, and troubleshoot laptops and other assigned devices to support employee productivity.
- Coordinate IT tasks tied to employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring timely setup and recovery of systems and equipment.
- Contribute to patching efforts, endpoint remediation, and other security-focused activities to help maintain a stable and secure environment.
- Manage incoming service desk requests with accurate documentation, clear user communication, and timely escalation of advanced issues to specialized teams.
- Assist with operational IT initiatives such as onboarding readiness, hardware refresh efforts, and other client services projects as needed.
- At least 2 years of experience in IT help desk, desktop support, or a similar end-user support function.
- Practical experience supporting Microsoft Windows 10, macOS, and Microsoft 365 applications in a business environment.
- Working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and basic identity or access support processes.
- Ability to troubleshoot laptops, desktop software, peripheral devices, and common connectivity problems.
- Experience handling service desk tickets while maintaining thorough notes and updates for users and internal teams.
- Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate more complex technical issues.
- Familiarity with corporate IT support practices, ticketing tools such as Jira, and basic security or patch management concepts is a plus.
More about this job
Skills
- Microsoft Windows
- Apple macOS
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Regulatory compliance
- Troubleshoot
- Documentation
- Communication skills
- Technical support
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Work independently
- Jira