Technical Support Specialist

Column Technical Services
Chicago, IL, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$62,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Computing Platforms Microsoft Outlook Desktop Computing Email Production IT Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Citrix Systems Remote Access Technology Remote Desktop Services Remote Service Software
+9 more
Software Engineering Software Systems Virtualization Technology Computer Network Technologies Break Fix Information Technology Laptops User Administration User Accounts

Job description

  • Resolve technical issues involving desktops, laptops, conference room systems, email, onboarding requests, and VPN connectivity.
  • Maintain, support, and upgrade existing hardware and software environments.
  • Install, configure, and tailor new hardware and software solutions to meet user and business needs.
  • Diagnose and resolve desktop, communication, and configuration issues; perform root cause analysis on recurring problems and implement preventative solutions.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
  • Support end users with advanced software functionality and resolve escalated issues from the helpdesk.
  • Provide phone and email assistance for inquiries escalated by the Helpdesk team.
  • Act as a point of escalation for technical issues, delivering hands-on troubleshooting when required.
  • Partner with other IT teams to address complex challenges and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical incidents outside of standard business hours.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of incidents, solutions, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Work with vendors and third-party providers to resolve advanced product-related issues.
  • Ensure proper setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of IT systems and equipment across corporate and remote locations.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Oversee and track IT asset inventory, including hardware and software licenses, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Assist in developing and refining IT policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with end users, team members, and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership to support the development and execution of IT strategies and policies.
  • Participate in or lead bridge calls for urgent or high-priority incidents when needed.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Associate’s degree?, * Approximately 6 years of overall work experience, or 3-4 years specifically in technical support

  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of training and professional experience
  • Experience with IT service management (ITSM) tools such as Freshservice or comparable platforms for ticketing, onboarding, workflows, and service requests (preferred)
  • Experience with standard hardware and software platforms is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Windows 11 environments in an enterprise setting
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, including deployment, configuration, and ongoing support
  • Solid experience with Active Directory, including user account management, permissions, and access control
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies, preferably Citrix VDI environments
  • Strong knowledge of desktop and laptop systems, email platforms, VPN technologies, and conference room solutions
  • Experience supporting a hybrid workforce, including both on-site and remote users across virtual and physical endpoints
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills, including hardware diagnostics and repair
  • Experience with printer setup, configuration, and support
  • Foundational networking knowledge, including basic connectivity and cabling troubleshooting
  • Proven ability to provide front-line (Level 1-2) user support and resolve end-user issues effectively
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience supporting users at all levels of organization
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams
  • Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL) is a plus
  • Experience providing support in both corporate and remote office environments
  • Proficiency with remote support tools and technologies
  • Understanding of onboarding processes and IT security best practices
  • Experience supporting executive-level users is preferred, * Do you have hands-on experience supporting Microsoft 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, OneDrive) and using remote desktop/support tools to troubleshoot end-user issues?
  • What ITSM tools have you used (such as Freshservice or similar), and how have you leveraged them to manage tickets, workflows, or onboarding processes?
  • Do you have experience managing user accounts, permissions, and access within Active Directory in a professional environment?

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance, * Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

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.

2:08 min

Intersecting neurodivergent support and technical operations consulting

56 sec

Taking the leap into desktop and mobile applications

Brian Morrison · Coffee With Developers

1:05 min

Establishing access through laptop farms and unwitting facilitators

George Proorocu George Proorocu · WWC Europe 2026

3:44 min

Domain modeling for multi-user scalable account systems

Bartosz Pietrucha · JS Congress

1:20 min

Identifying multi-disciplinary talent for developer experience engineering roles

Hazal Mestci +1 · Coffee With Developers

4:10 min

Scoring severity and shipping early onboarding fixes

Marcos Placona Marcos Placona · WWC Europe 2026

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all