IT Support Specialist

Connection, Inc.
Waltham, MA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$55,000.0 - $65,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Issue Tracking Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Microsoft Office Remote Desktop Services Cloud Services Salesforce.Com Microsoft SharePoint User Provisioning Software
+1 more
Virtual Environment

Job description

Act as a escalation point for technical issues requiring advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, or configuration work.

  • Provide Daily technical support for end users both in-person and remotely, ensuring minimal downtime and quick problem resolution.
  • Manage, investigate, and resolve support tickets using an AWS/Azure-based ticketing system, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
  • Handle advanced Office 365 administration, including user provisioning, license management, shared mailbox configuration, Teams/SharePoint support, and cross-platform troubleshooting.
  • Support and troubleshoot the Salesforce platform, including login issues, permission/set configuration issues, UI problems, and connectivity challenges in a virtual environment.
  • Perform deeper hardware and software diagnostics across PCs, laptops, printers, and peripherals-identifying and resolving recurring issues and recommending long-term fixes.
  • Assist with virtual environment support, including remote desktop technologies, VPNs, cloud services, and user connectivity issues.
  • Manage PC/laptop inventory, coordinate new device builds, imaging, deployment, and lifecycle management.
  • Administer Active Directory (group policies, OU management, account adjustments, password resets, and permissions).
  • Set up & configure new hardware/software for employees, ensuring compliance with security and configuration standards.
  • Create and update technical documentation, internal knowledge base articles, and Tier 1 support guides.
  • Collaborate with other IT team members to identify patterns, improve processes, and enhance the end-user support experience.

Requirements

We’re looking for a skilled Help Desk Technician who can independently resolve more complex technical issues, support a cloud-first environment. This role requires deep experience with Office 365 administration, Salesforce platform support, and delivering high-quality service to end users in a virtual environment., 3+ years of IT Help Desk or Desktop Support experience in a similar environment.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Active Directory administration.
  • Experience working with ticketing systems (AWS/Azure experience preferred).
  • Strong software and hardware troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication skills-you can explain tech clearly to non-technical users.
  • A hands-on, can-do attitude-willing to crawl under a desk or lift up to 30 lbs when needed.
  • A commitment to reliability, responsiveness, and teamwork.

Benefits & conditions

Work location site: Waltham, MA Hours: M-F, 9AM-5PM Perm Salary: $55K-$65K annually Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. What’s in It for You:

  • Competitive salary within a stable, full-time role.
  • Supportive, people-first company culture with the feel of a small, collaborative local team.
  • Significant exposure to advanced cloud platforms, including Office 365, Salesforce, Azure, AWS, and modern virtual support tools.
  • Opportunities for deeper technical growth, cross-training, and advancement within IT.
  • No travel required-work is performed onsite during regular business hours for predictable work/life balance.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on indeed.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

1:06 min

Outline of free tools for Microsoft Azure

Radu Vunvulea Radu Vunvulea · WWC 2022

2:41 min

Transitioning artificial intelligence infrastructure into scalable commodity cloud services

juarezjunior juarezjunior · WWC 2024

2:08 min

Intersecting neurodivergent support and technical operations consulting

5:01 min

Container hosting options available on Microsoft Azure

Federico Fregosi · WWC 2022

47 sec

Advantages of edge inference over cloud API services

Sasha Denisov Sasha Denisov · WWC Europe 2026

1:20 min

Identifying multi-disciplinary talent for developer experience engineering roles

Hazal Mestci +1 · Coffee With Developers

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all