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# IT Support Specialist I

- **Company:** Tempus Inc
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Antivirus Softwares, Apple Mac Systems, Apple TV, VoIP, C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Issue Tracking Systems, Information Technology Operations, Inventory Management Software, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Okta, Macros, Peripherals, Information Technology, Wikis, Gsuite, Zendesk, Dropbox, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1fc814138d4b9057

## About the Role

* Experience Installing and troubleshooting issues with software, including MS Office, Windows Server, and SaaS products (Google Suite, Dropbox, etc)
 * Familiar with SaaS ticketing systems (Zendesk, ServiceNow, etc)
 * Installing and supporting security products like endpoint and anti-virus/malware protection
 * Basic network and VOIP phone system troubleshooting
 * Administering identity management products (MS Active Directory, Okta, Google Admin, etc)
 * Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including writing reports, business correspondence, user instructions, and procedures
 * Proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting both macOS and Windows 11
 * Experienced with supporting remote, on-site, and hybrid users
 * Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments, including off-hours support
 * Minimum of 2 years in an IT related field and/or relevant customer service role
 * Scripting language experience (Powershell, Macros, Python, Powershell, C++, Java, etc.)
 * General familiarity with Mobile Device Management (MDM) applications
 * Google Suite Admin experience
 * Previous experience in the healthcare sector
 * Professional certifications such as ITIL Foundations or Comptia A +.
 * BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

## Description

* Support the business and stakeholders with a number of information technology initiatives, including but not limited to the following:
 * Addressing and mitigating technology-related issues for employees, i.e. desktop support
 * Maintaining computer systems, hardware, printers, and computer peripherals, including inventory tracking
 * User account administration including on and off-boarding of employees
 * Evaluating and testing new technologies
 * Working with software and hardware vendors
 * Supporting and reporting to the IT Operations Manager with a number of business-critical initiatives
 * Supporting executives with IT-related issues
 * Maintaining AV and conference room technologies (TVs, Apple TV, Mac Mini, Crestron, VOIP)
 * Phone and remote support for Tempus clients
 * Work in Tempus' ticketing system to communicate, track, and remediate actions taken, and create Wikis or How-To guides for employees


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