Experienced Tier 1 Remote IT Help Desk Support Technician

Our support organization operates with two primary groups: Tier 1 Response Team (Primary Intake): Receives incoming support requests and provides advanced troubleshooting and resolution. Reinforcements Team (Overflow / Backfill): Supports ticket backfill and basic requests when volume spikes or additional capacity is needed. We are seeking an experienced L1 IT Support Technician who can deliver prompt, high-quality support for a fast-paced, multi-client environment. This role requires strong real-time troubleshooting skills (often while the user is on the phone), the ability to quickly establish remote access when needed, and excellent communication to ensure users understand both the issue and the resolution. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, service-oriented, and highly capable of handling escalations end-to-end. Schedule: This is a full-time role requiring availability Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST. Responsibilities Serve as a first point of contact for technical assistance via phone, email, and ticketing; triage and escalate appropriately. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and end-user issues in a timely manner, ensuring excellent customer experience. Support and troubleshoot customer technology environments including (but not limited to): routers, access points, sensors, network racks, servers, workstations, kiosks, and peripherals. Diagnose and resolve workstation issues across Windows and macOS environments. Provide support for mobile devices (iOS preferred; Android helpful). Administer and support enterprise email and productivity platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace), including mobile integration. Handle user lifecycle processes, including onboarding/offboarding and access provisioning. Configure, install, troubleshoot, update, and maintain desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. Create and maintain user accounts, groups, and permissions. Troubleshoot intermediate networking and security-related issues and partner with security/IT leadership as needed. Monitor connectivity and help identify service-impacting issues or security risks. Configure and troubleshoot network-connected equipment. Support deployment and troubleshooting of enterprise printers (including multifunction devices). Document troubleshooting steps, outcomes, and repeatable procedures clearly in the ticketing system and internal knowledge base. Work collaboratively to route basic overflow issues to Tier 2&3 resources when appropriate. Nice to Have Experience troubleshooting payment / point-of-sale peripherals, including credit card terminals. Required Qualifications 5+ years in a Service Desk / Help Desk / Desktop Support role with escalation responsibility. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex end-user issues quickly and professionally. Experience working within a ticketing and documentation-driven support environment (ITSM). Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and iOS troubleshooting and support. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace / Exchange and mobile device integration. Working knowledge of Active Directory, basic networking concepts (DNS/DHCP/VPN/Wi-Fi), and common infrastructure fundamentals. Excellent spoken and written English communication skills; able to support users by phone with clarity and professionalism. Strong written documentation skills and ability to fully document troubleshooting and customer interactions. Customer-oriented mindset and ability to perform well in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment..