IT Support Engineer

The Agency
Houston, United States of America
30 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 75K

Job location

Houston, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Azure
CompTIA Security+
Computer Security
System Configuration
Multi-Factor Authentication
VMware ESX Servers
Monitoring of Systems
Identity and Access Management
Issue Tracking Systems
Information Technology Operations
Networking Hardware
Powershell
Security Software
SharePoint
Security Information and Event Management
vSphere
Workspace ONE
Peripherals
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Microsoft InTune
SolarWinds (Software)
Cloudflare
Casper Suite
Routing & Switching
Veeam
Network Server
Cisco networks
User Administration
VMware

Job description

The IT Support Engineer will provide dedicated onsite support at a Houston-based client location, serving as the primary technical resource for end-user support, workstation troubleshooting, and daily IT operations., * Provide onsite desktop and end-user support across Windows and macOS environments, including break/fix, peripherals, printing, AV/conferencing basics, and workstation setup

  • Own onsite incident triage and resolution; document work thoroughly in the ticketing system
  • Coordinate and escalate issues to remote teams when elevated access or specialized expertise is required (network, servers, firewalls, Microsoft 365/Azure, cybersecurity)
  • Support identity and access management tasks such as account provisioning, MFA, password resets, and group membership changes
  • Deliver a high-touch customer experience through clear communication, expectation-setting, and follow-up
  • Identify recurring issues and contribute to root-cause analysis and long-term remediation
  • Maintain a professional onsite presence and build strong rapport with end users and stakeholders

Requirements

Do you have experience in macOS administration?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, The ideal candidate is a hands-on infrastructure support professional who is comfortable working onsite, confident troubleshooting across networking and identity systems, and capable of supporting users in a high-touch environment. They bring strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating with remote engineering teams., Required

  • 3-5 years of experience in desktop support, helpdesk, or field support
  • Experience supporting business users onsite, including device deployment, onboarding/offboarding, and vendor or remote-team coordination
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills across diverse IT environments
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to support users in person, by phone, and via remote tools
  • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto or Cloudflare firewalls
  • Experience with Aruba networking equipment (switching and/or wireless)
  • Experience with Dell, Aruba, or Cisco switching/routing in production environments
  • Experience using SolarWinds or similar enterprise monitoring platforms
  • Experience supporting VMware ESXi/vSphere
  • Experience administering Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, licensing)
  • Experience with Azure/Entra ID (MFA, conditional access, identity lifecycle)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows OS, networking, identity, and endpoint systems
  • Ability to work 100% onsite in a customer-facing environment

Preferred

  • Experience with Cohesity, Veeam, or other enterprise backup platforms
  • Experience with ConnectWise or other MSP ticketing systems
  • Experience in an MSP or multi-client environment
  • PowerShell scripting or automation experience
  • Certifications such as Network+, Security+, CCNA, Azure Administrator, VMware VCP
  • Experience with endpoint management tools (Intune, Workspace ONE, JAMF, etc.)
  • Exposure to SIEM, EDR, or cybersecurity tools, * Do you have hands-on experience configuring or supporting Palo Alto or Cloudflare firewalls?
  • Have you worked directly with Aruba networking equipment (switching or wireless)?
  • Do you have experience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure/Entra ID?
  • Have you worked in an MSP or multi-client environment?

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance, * 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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