IT Technical Support Specialist

While the primary focus is providing hands-on IT technical support at the local level, the position also provides day to day remote tech support to all 5000 users. Figure 50% local support and 5% remote support.

• Top Skills' Details
• MUST have 5+ years of desktop & remote support experience in a Windows 11 environment, supporting 200+ users and troubleshooting issues related to Microsoft 365 applications.
• Must have Intune and EntraID experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - customer service minded
• Stable work history
• Primary Responsibilities
• Provides desktop (local office) and remote IT support (all locations)
• Provides support via walk-up, phone, chat, or email.
• Resolves all first and second level support requests
• Documents incidents and problems in Zendesk (moving to Fresh Service) and escalates issues to the appropriate teams when required.
• Serves as the technical liaison to all users company wide, able to resolve technical issues within the desktop computing environment.
• Trains users on how to use hardware and software where necessary.
• When down time, which is rare, documents new procedures and processes within technician knowledgebase.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrated experience resolving level two technical issues in a M365 environment which includes :

o Windows 10 / 11 devices joined to Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)

o Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

o Exchange Online for email

o OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online for file storage and collaboration

o Microsoft Teams for chat, meetings, and calls

o Intune for device management and compliance

o Defender for Endpoint for security

• Must be familiar with ITIL, Hardware Life Cycle Management, Change Management, Incident Management
• Strong understanding of troubleshooting techniques and experience with remote troubleshooting tools.
• Able to assist users with connectivity issues, ensuring they can access network resources and the internet.
• Able to identify and resolve issues related to DNS and DHCP, such as incorrect IP addresses, domain name resolution failures, or DHCP server outages.
• Ability to monitor the desktop environment using hardware and software tools.
• Environment :
• All Lenovo laptops - basic PXE boot, Windows 11 OS
• Hardware reseller is responsible for imaging and deploying laptops directly to the offices. In the event of a hardware issue, the tech works with hardware company to handle the replacement by swapping out the affected device. As a result, the help desk team rarely needs to deal with hardware issues. This allows the support team to stay focused on software, user support, and system-related issues rather than device repairs.
• 70% of the tickets come via email or self-service; they use Zendesk. 30% of tickets you create on behalf of walk-up users, or you get them to create the ticket which can be challenging.
• 2000 tickets / month - supporting the entire company not just local office
• Troubleshooting done in person and over the phone; they use go to assist for remote support
• 60% phone / remote support, 40% desktop support.
• You will be the only IT person at this location; hours are 7AM to 4PM
• 100% onsite

A typical day is mostly reactive, focusing on resolving issues as they arise. You start by checking emails and Teams chats for any urgent updates. Then, review the ticket queue to prioritize urgent requests. Take a quick walk around the office to be visible as the face of IT, handling walk-up requests that can range from setting up PCs, troubleshooting crashes, mapping printers, changing passwords, addressing PC performance issues, and resolving virtual desktop problems.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency on figuring out where technical support gaps are taking initiative to improve.
• Strong interpersonal skills at all levels and ability apply skills and techniques to solve problems
• Excellent teamwork / collaboration skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of user trust and confidence and the ability to manage client expectations.
• Strong writing and speaking skills to explain technical solutions to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Ability to work with minimal direction - no manager looking over your shoulder
• Must be good at following established processes and procedures. This is an engineering company so everyone is detail oriented.
• Experience Level

Expert Level

• Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tempe, AZ.

• Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tempe,AZ.

• Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

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About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.