
Help Desk Technician – Tier 1
Thinc Forward
full-time
Posted on:
Location: Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
DNSTCP/IPVoIP
About the role
- Provide first-line support to end-users via phone, email, and ticketing system
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, and peripheral devices
- Administer user accounts in Active Directory, including creation, password resets, and group membership
- Manage Office 365 accounts, licensing, and mailbox configurations
- Support VPN connectivity and remote access solutions
- Perform device setups, replacements, and user onboarding/offboarding tasks
- Document work performed and maintain accurate records in the help desk CRM
- Monitor RMM alerts, respond appropriately, and escalate complex issues to Tier 2/3 when necessary
- Provide basic support for VoIP phone systems (adds, moves, and changes)
- Troubleshoot user issues within T1 Scope
- Deliver clear communication and maintain a high standard of customer service in all interactions
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years of IT support experience; MSP environment strongly preferred
- Active Directory management (user creation, password changes, group assignment) (2+ years)
- Office 365 administration (user creation, password changes, licensing management) (2+ years)
- VPN troubleshooting (Cisco, NetXtender, Global VPN Client) (2+ years)
- Printer deployment via GPO (2+ years)
- Solid understanding of local area network (DNS, DHCP, IP)
- Proficiency with: Active Directory user and group management
- Office 365 administration and licensing
- Windows desktop troubleshooting (hardware/software)
- Printers, scanners, and other peripherals
- Basic networking (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to support users of varying technical skill levels
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and escalate appropriately
- Must have proven track record in a high-volume support desk with proven first call resolution
- Must have superior customer service skills and strong verbal/written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both novice computer users and experienced professionals with a professional demeanor
- Experience in dental environments is highly desired