Cyderes is seeking an IT Support Specialist who is self-motivated, directed, and solution-oriented. You will be responsible for supporting our Cyderes workforce by providing first-level end-user technical support and administering various IT services including end-user identity management, systems access, equipment and software provisioning, and replacing or upgrading end-user IT equipment. As an IT Support Specialist, you ll address technical Apple/macOS and Windows end-user questions and issues. You will also mentor and coach end-users to help them best utilize approved internal applications and hardware.
Requirements:
Perform help desk functions including identification of issues, first-level problem resolution, and timely escalation of higher-level engineering challenges
Professional, courteous, and timely response to end-users via chat, email, and phone
Respond to help desk tickets via the ticketing solution including documentation of the issue and resolution
Troubleshooting and resolving basic internal network, server, MFA, operating system, O365, and other SaaS application access issues for Cyderes end-users
Taking ownership of end-user issues reported and seeing issues through to timely resolution
Documenting common issues and resolution to provide knowledge management content to assist other IT Support Specialists and end-users
Installing, configuring, updating, and maintaining operating hardware and software
Full ownership of calls including issue resolution and escalation, when required, for after-hours support hotline shifts and responsibilities
Working flexible hours when required to meet on-call needs or the requirements of the position
Support other help desk activities as directed by management
Participating in the administration of servers, routers, switches, firewalls, VOIP, mobile devices, software deployment, security updates, and patches as required
Setting up and maintaining monitoring systems and alerting systems for production environments to achieve optimum performance
Working directly with the Security Team on security-related projects, initiatives, maintenance, and monitoring
Providing recommendations for new or updates to policies and procedures related to technology and services
Leading, mentoring, and coaching other technology team members
Maintaining currency of knowledge with respect to state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems
Communicating ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude
Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and quality
Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple issues, projects, and/or deadlines
Exceptional customer service skills
Experience supporting both Mac OS and Windows 10/11 in an enterprise environment
Experience with endpoint management solutions including Kandji and Intune.
Experience supporting sand troubleshooting SSO solutions such as Okta or Azure(Entra) AD
Advanced hands-on experience with Azure (Entra) AD, O365, DHCP, DNS, Printer Management, etc.
Hands-on experience with IDP administration
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, LAN/WAN, switching, firewall rules and configuration, VPN, and other networking technologies
Entry-level scripting experience in JavaScript, Python, or PowerShell
Experience administering various SaaS applications
Experience with endpoint management solutions
Ability to conduct research, use and train others on tools, software, and technical procedures on a wide range of computing issues, as required
Ability to prioritize workflow and organize diverse/complex material as well as handle multiple, competing, and changing priorities while performing in a timely manner and effectively without direct supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on providing clear, concise, and professional documentation for areas of assigned responsibility required
Willingness to strive to consistently improve, both personally, and as a team, to achieve extraordinary results in customer service and technical skills