IT Support Engineer

Also, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA, United States
26 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$93,600.0 - $114,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Apple Mac Systems Systems Engineering Software as a Service Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DevOps Domain Name System (DNS) Identity and Access Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Microsoft OneNote Networking Basics Runbook
+9 more
User Environment Management Cloud Platform System Okta Peripherals Microsoft InTune Os Ticket Slack Figma Gsuite

Job description

We’re looking for an IT Support Engineer to own day-to-day IT support while also driving improvements to systems, processes, and end-user experience. This role goes beyond ticket resolution. You’ll be a technical leader, escalation point, and trusted partner to the business.

You’ll support a modern SaaS-first environment, mentor junior support staff, and work closely with Security, Engineering, DevOps and other mission critical teams to keep everything running smoothly and securely.

What You Will Do

End-User Support & Operations

  • Serve as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex IT issues across hardware, software, SaaS, and cloud environments
  • Troubleshoot and support macOS, Windows, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals
  • Own incidents from intake through resolution, root cause analysis, and follow-up
  • Ensure the reliability and availability of end-user systems

Identity, Access & Security

  • Manage Okta, SSO, MFA, user lifecycle, and role-based access
  • Provision and deprovision users across SaaS platforms
  • Partner with Security to maintain endpoint compliance, audits, and security best practices
  • Enforce least-privilege access and security standards

Systems & Automation

  • Administer core IT platforms including Addigy, Intune, Okta, Console, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Notion, Figma, Meraki, and other SaaS tools
  • Maintain IT documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles
  • Identify and implement automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual work

Projects & Leadership

  • Lead or support IT initiatives including migrations, tool deployments, and office expansions
  • Improve support processes, SLAs, and reporting
  • Advise stakeholders on IT decisions
  • Mentor junior team members and help establish support best practices
  • Provide technical leadership during critical incidents and outages

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in IT Support / Desktop Support / Systems Engineering & Architecture
  • Strong experience supporting macOS and Windows environments
  • Hands-on experience with Okta or similar identity platforms
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPNs) and Cisco meraki routing and switching hardware
  • Experience supporting SaaS-based environments
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer-service skills
  • Ability to operate autonomously and thrive in a fast paced startup environment

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account, The hourly rate for this hybrid (3-5 days a week) position in Palo Alto, CA ranges from $45.00 to $55.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Perks and Benefits

  • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also. with FSA & HSA options.
  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
  • Flexible time off.
  • 401(k) match.

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there-wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

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