
Tier 1 Security, Desktop Systems Specialist
Smartsheet
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bangalore • India
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About the role
- Provide 1st and 2nd tier support to investigate and resolve technical problems remotely and physically onsite.
- Monitor security events 24/7, triage alerts, and execute predefined incident response playbooks (e.g., endpoint isolation).
- Escalate confirmed security incidents to Tier 2 or the Security Engineering team.
- Provide daily technical support to employees for internal desktop systems, software, and hardware, with a focus on endpoint security posture.
- Monitor the request queue (ticketing system), maintain passwords, data integrity, and file system security for the desktop environment.
- Perform employee onboarding tasks: machine & account setup, IT peripheral desk setup, and lead IT onboarding training.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop systems, workstations, and laptops (macOS & Windows).
- Communicate technical information clearly to all personnel, regardless of their technical understanding.
- Review existing documentation for areas of improvement and submit knowledge entries to improve first-call resolution.
- Participate in development of information technology and infrastructure projects as assigned.
- Provide data entry and reconciliation of existing databases and spreadsheets for consolidation and validation.
- Maintain shift logs and update incident records.
- Work with other IT Department tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- An associate's degree in a related area and at least 2–4 years of experience in IT support, desktop administration, or security operations.
- Dual Platform Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of macOS & Windows as used in a corporate environment.
- Understanding and experience of Active Directory, Group Policy, and the Windows security model; familiarity with identity platforms like OKTA.
- Experience troubleshooting hardware: laptops, desktops, and a variety of mobile devices.
- Experience working with and troubleshooting Google G Suite, Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, Mimecast, and other web-based applications.
- Experience in a desktop support environment working through a ticketing system and direct on-call contact with customers.
- Comprehensive knowledge of IT standard concepts and practices (ITIL & ITSM).
- Demonstrated ability to manage work schedules, project, and task priorities with a strong attention to detail and autonomy.
- Flexible schedule as this job requires extended support hours, occasional night, weekend, and on-call work.
- Desire to work with end-users in a professional manner and communicate clear information to our customers.
- Demonstrated strong fluency in English, both written and verbal, sufficient for effective communication in a professional setting.
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunities
- Inclusive Environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
desktop supportendpoint securityActive DirectoryGroup PolicyWindows security modeltroubleshootingdata entryITILITSMmacOS
Soft Skills
communicationattention to detailautonomyflexibilitycustomer serviceproblem-solvingtime managementteam collaborationtrainingdocumentation
Certifications
associate's degree in IT