
IT Tech Support – Tier 1 Analyst
Effortless Office
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $18 - $20 per hour
About the role
- Provide prompt and appropriate support to clients experiencing technical issues via phone, email, or ticketing system.
- Troubleshoot and resolve common technical issues related to hardware, software, network connectivity, and peripherals.
- Assist with basic software installations, updates, and patches.
- Support client onboardings by creating new user accounts and spin up their VMs.
- Intake, work, and manage support tickets in AutoTask ticketing system, ensuring issues are addressed and resolved promptly.
- Identify complex issues that cannot be resolved at the Tier 1 level and escalate, while ensuring smooth communication with the client and appropriate hand-off.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation of troubleshooting steps, solutions, and client interactions for future reference.
- Provide timely updates to clients on ticket status and resolution progress.
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude during all client interactions.
- Contribute to and help maintain the internal knowledge base, including solutions and troubleshooting tips.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (Degree preferred)
- 1-2 Years of IT, Help Desk and/or MSP experience
- Required Certifications: O365 Fundamentals and Azure Fundamentals
- Preferred Certifications: VMware Certified Associate (VCA) and CompTIA A+
- Excellent inter-personal skills; as good with people as you are with computers
- Experience providing phone support; with strong awareness of positive phone etiquette
- Experience working with help desk ticketing systems (responding, assigning, closing and following up on help desk request tickets)
- Experience with basic networking including wireless, wired, security and basic design
- Experience with Office 365 administration, Azure AD, and VMWare
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K + employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Formal and structured mentorship
- Training and certification support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
troubleshootinghardware supportsoftware installationnetwork connectivityVM managementOffice 365 administrationAzure ADbasic networkingticketing systemsdocumentation
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunicationpositive attitudeclient supportproblem-solvingteam collaborationcustomer serviceattention to detailtime managementescalation management
Certifications
O365 FundamentalsAzure FundamentalsVMware Certified AssociateCompTIA A+