Hybrid

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring an IT Support Specialist

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation for incidents, resolutions, procedures, and asset records on ServiceNow
  • Escalate complex or unresolved issues to senior specialists or third-line teams with clear technical context.
  • Monitor service queues, follow up on aging tickets, and ensure timely, professional communication with users
  • Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including account updates, access provisioning, and equipment coordination as per the SOPs
  • Contribute to service improvements by identifying recurring issues, process gaps, and opportunities for automation.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and IT projects as assigned.
  • AV Support
  • Serve as a primary point of contact (Tier1 and Tier 1.5) for end users, providing clear, timely, and professional updates on incidents and service requests.
  • Communicate technical concepts and IT policies in a clear, service-oriented manner to non-technical users
  • Set realistic expectations regarding resolution timelines and next steps
  • Collaborate effectively with senior specialists, infrastructure teams, and vendors during escalations and issue resolution.
  • Ensure ticket documentation clearly reflects issues, troubleshooting steps, and final resolutions
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 1.5 support via phone, remote, and on-site assistance
  • Diagnose and resolve routine hardware, software, and connectivity issues using established processes
  • Administer, configure, support, and troubleshoot end-user devices
  • Install, configure, maintain, and support end-user infrastructure and applications
  • Support Windows and macOS workstations, mobile devices, printers, LAN, AV, video conferencing, and telephony systems
  • Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 applications and other business software
  • Support VPN connectivity, network printers, email configuration, and authentication issues
  • Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions in Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365
  • Perform workstation imaging, deployment, and configuration
  • Provide basic network troubleshooting (DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi)
  • Support MFA, SSO-based authentication, password recovery, and secure remote access
  • Assist with Security related incidents
  • Create, update, validate, and publish technical and business-facing knowledge base articles
  • Ensure all tickets include detailed and accurate work notes
  • Analyze incident and service request trends to support proactive problem resolution and SLA compliance
  • Manage IT inventory, licenses, and support records
  • Track incidents from initial report through resolution
  • Support queue management, prioritization, and scheduling in alignment with Service Desk leadership
  • Mentor and support junior team members and interns, contributing to technical development
  • Provide feedback and coaching to support performance improvement
  • Participate in performance reviews and identify trends that may require formal problem management

Requirements

  • College degree or equivalent combination of education and certifications
  • Minimum of 1- 3 years experience in a help desk or desktop support role
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
  • Solid understanding of desktop operating systems and enterprise applications
  • Working knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, and endpoint management tools
  • Ability to analyze logs, perform root-cause analysis, and apply documented solutions
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, including support for executive or VIP users
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven documentation and knowledge-sharing abilities
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

Nice to Have

  • CompTIA A+, Network+ certification
  • Active Directory / AD management tools
  • Microsoft 365, Azure AD
  • Endpoint management tools (Intune, SCCM)
  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
  • ITIL or IT service management practices certification
  • MFA and identity management

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Additional Information

  • Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.
Required Skills
Active Directory
About company
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities.
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Posted 4 months ago