Senior IT Helpdesk Specialist
Advanced
Milford, United States of America
14 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 65KJob location
Milford, United States of America
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
JIRA
Microsoft Online Services
Computer Security
System Configuration
Identity and Access Management
Issue Tracking Systems
IT Management
Information Technology Operations
Networking Basics
Azure
SharePoint
Reliability of Systems
Microsoft InTune
Zendesk
Job description
We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Helpdesk Specialist to provide high-level technical support for onsite and remote employees, manage Microsoft 365 environments, and support onboarding, system maintenance, and IT operations.
- Act as the main contact for IT support requests via phone, email, or ticketing system.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues for remote and onsite users.
- Provide high-priority, professional support to leadership and executives, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Escalate complex technical issues to senior IT management or external vendors when appropriate.
Microsoft Ecosystem & Onboarding
- Manage and support Microsoft 365, Teams, and user account administration.
- Lead new employee onboarding, including account creation, device setup, and access management.
- Develop and refine onboarding documentation and checklists to streamline the process.
- Gain experience and expand skills in Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Intune, and mobile device management (MDM) systems.
Documentation & Process Improvement
- Create and maintain IT documentation, internal knowledge bases, and standard operating procedures.
- Identify recurring issues and develop long-term solutions to improve system reliability.
- Suggest and collaborate ideas for new tools, systems, and workflow improvements.
Maintenance & Security
- Perform regular system updates, monitoring, and backups.
- Manage user access controls and maintain compliance with IT policies.
- (Bonus) Contribute to cybersecurity and endpoint protection initiatives.
Project Support
- Support IT setup and system configuration for new office or client locations (occasional travel).
- Assist in technology rollouts and adoption of new solutions.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Windows?, * 3+ years of IT support or helpdesk experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Windows OS, and general networking fundamentals.
- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, including experience supporting leadership and executive-level users.
- Strong documentation and process improvement abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
- Experience working in startup or rapidly growing business environments.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Intune, and MDM concepts, and interest in growing into these areas.
- Experience with remote support and ticketing tools (e.g., Zendesk, Jira, Freshdesk).
- Basic understanding of IT security best practices.
- Prior experience working within restaurant, HR & recruiting, or municipal industries (bonus).
- Experience with macOS environments (bonus).
- Knowledge of SharePoint (bonus, not required).Hours & Compensation
- Commitment: Full-time, on-site in Milford, CT, with occasional travel as required
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays, * Compensation: Competitive salary (depending on experience)
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Sick time
- Holidays
- Life Insurance
- 401k Contributions
- Charity Matching
Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our clients. Apply today and become an integral part of our dynamic team!
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance