Help Desk Specialist
Job Description
The Help Desk Specialist serves as the first point of contact for technical support, helping end-users resolve hardware, software, network, and operating system issues to keep day-to-day technology operations running smoothly.
Role Overview
In this onsite position in Camarillo, CA, you will support users through help desk systems, email, or phone. The work includes troubleshooting across a broad set of platforms and documenting support activities to ensure issues are tracked and resolved efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely and effective technical support to end-users via help desk systems, email, or phone, addressing hardware, software, network, and operating system issues.
- Troubleshoot computer hardware problems involving desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals.
- Resolve software issues tied to operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Handle network troubleshooting tasks involving LAN (Local Area Network), TCP/IP protocols, DNS configurations, VPN access, and firewalls, including TCP troubleshooting.
- Support user account and permissions management using Active Directory, including support for IT infrastructure components such as Windows Server environments.
- Document all support interactions in customer support ticket management systems and follow up to confirm resolutions.
- Collaborate with team members to analyze recurring problems and implement solutions that improve system stability and the user experience.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience providing technical support in an IT help desk or desktop support environment.
- Strong knowledge of computer networking concepts, including LAN setup, TCP/IP protocols, DNS management, VPN configuration, and firewall troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience supporting Windows (including Windows Server), macOS, Linux, and mobile devices.
- Familiarity with help desk systems for ticket tracking and customer service management.
- Ability to troubleshoot computer hardware components and peripherals effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users.
- Strong analysis skills to diagnose complex problems quickly and develop effective solutions across diverse IT challenges.
Technologies
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Microsoft Office
- LAN (Local Area Network), TCP/IP protocols, DNS, VPN, firewalls
- Active Directory, Windows Server
- Mobile devices
- Help desk systems, customer support ticket management systems
Compensation
USD 25 - 30 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement