IT Support Specialist

SUMMARY The ideal candidate will possess a diverse set of skills and be responsible for providing Help Desk support, managing Microsoft InTune configuration, overseeing Office 365 administration, and have experience working with network equipment setup, firewall and VPN configuration, server software installation, patch management, Active Directory migration, and Azure cloud infrastructure. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.) Help Desk Support: Provide first-line support to end-users, addressing technical issues and inquiries promptly and efficiently. Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, offering solutions, or escalating issues when necessary. Ability to set up and configure various hardware components, including desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals. Maintain accurate records of hardware inventory, configurations, and deployments. InTune Configuration Management: Oversee InTune deployment across business organizations, ensuring all devices are properly configured and compliant with company policies and industry standards. Configure and manage devices using Microsoft InTune for optimal performance and security. Implement policies for device management, application deployment, and security settings. Stay updated on the latest InTune features and recommend improvements to enhance the organization's IT infrastructure. Manage Microsoft Intune for mobile devices and application management, including Apple Business Manager for iOS device deployment and management. Microsoft Office 365 Administration: Administer and manage Office 365 applications, including but not limited to Exchange Online, One Drive, and Teams. Monitor and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access levels within the Office 365 environment, implementing necessary controls and ensuring optimal protection strategies for the organization's Microsoft 365 digital landscape. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and optimize Office 365 features to meet organizational needs. QUALIFICATIONS A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise and find effective solutions. Proven experience providing IT Help Desk support and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. Ability to manage hardware deployment projects, including planning, scheduling, and execution. Expertise in configuring and managing devices using Microsoft InTune. Solid understanding of Office 365 administration, including email, collaboration tools, and security features. Strong time management skills, including juggling multiple projects simultaneously and delivering on time and on budget. Familiarity with ITIL best practices and ticketing systems. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience.) Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, and Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals are a plus. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate and is consistent with an office setting. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)