
IT Help Desk Support & Web Developer
Required skills
- IT help desk
- desktop support
- Windows desktop/laptop hardware
- mobile devices
- imaging
- component-level repair
- user account management
- access management
- Windows Server Active Directory
- Group Policy
Nice to have
- web application programming
- common vibe-coding platforms
- port mapping
- ClickUp
- GroupMe
- SMS-forwarding
Role summary
This role is a hands-on IT Help Desk Support position with some Web Development responsibilities. Key duties include setting up and repairing hardware, managing user accounts and access across various platforms (Active Directory, Entra, O365), troubleshooting network and telephony systems, and providing software support for a range of applications. The role also involves monitoring endpoint security, managing email filtering, and documenting procedures. While primarily focused on end-user support, familiarity with web development concepts and basic scripting is beneficial. The position requires strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to manage a varied ticket queue across multiple sites.
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Hardware Support & Deployment: Set up, image, deploy, and repair workstations and peripherals (RAM, fans, mics) for new hires and existing staff; configure docking stations and home-office setups; manage aircards, tablets, phones, and cell boosters across job sites.
- User Account & Access Management: Create/modify/disable accounts and distribution lists; automate credential provisioning (PowerShell, Microsoft Graph); manage access via AD/Group Policy; provision O365/E3 licenses via Entra; administer intranet access; support offboarding and MFA enforcement.
- Web Development: Assist development team with web application programming using common vibe-coding platforms (e.g., Cursor).
- Network Administration: Maintain and troubleshoot Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and switches across sites, including port mapping (e.g., Advanced IP Scanner).
- Telephony/VoIP & Communications: Support auto-attendant, voicemail, and VoIP platforms (e.g., ReachUC); troubleshoot ClickUp, GroupMe, SMS-forwarding, and related automation.
- Software/Application Support: Support Windows 11, Office, Adobe, QuickBooks, SSRS, Excel/ActiveX, PDFCreator, and mission-critical custom apps.
- Printer/Scanner Support: Install and troubleshoot networked printers/scanners, print profiles, label printers, and high-quality lab print requests.
- Meetings & Collaboration Tools: Support OneDrive, conferencing tools, AV/camera setup, and meeting attendance tracking.
- Cybersecurity & Backups: Monitor endpoints (SentinelOne, Huntress); triage security incidents; review phishing-simulation results; manage email filtering (Barracuda).
- Documentation & Training: Document procedures, maintain knowledge base articles, and provide basic end-user training.
- General/Soft Skills: Deliver professional help desk support, coordinate with vendors, support multiple sites, and manage a varied daily ticket queue.
This role is primarily a hands-on, end-user support position. Responsibilities may change based on the actual scope of day-to-day work.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Prior experience in an IT help desk, desktop support, or similar technical support role preferred; a strong willingness to learn and grow is equally valued.
- Hands-on experience supporting Windows desktop/laptop hardware (Dell) and mobile devices, including imaging, deployment, component-level repair (e.g., RAM upgrades, fan/mic replacement), and troubleshooting non-booting systems.
- Working knowledge of user account and access management, including Windows Server Active Directory/Group Policy concepts, Microsoft Office/E3/Entra administration, and secure credential provisioning for new-hire batches (e.g., one-time-secret links, MFA enforcement).
- Familiarity with VoIP/telephony systems.
- Basic knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming.
- Basic networking knowledge: Wi-Fi/access points, Ethernet, switches (including reading/documenting port maps), and general troubleshooting of connectivity issues; comfort using network diagnostic tools (e.g., Advanced IP Scanner).
- Exposure to endpoint security/antivirus tools (e.g., SentinelOne, Huntress), email filtering/security platforms (e.g., Barracuda), phishing-simulation/security-awareness training tools, and basic cybersecurity best practices.
- Basic PowerShell scripting familiarity.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across both software and hardware.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize a varied ticket queue across multiple sites.
- Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal), including comfort providing remote assistance to non-technical end users.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, including during security-incident response and employee onboarding/offboarding.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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