- Company Name
- Palmetto Technology Group (PTG)
- Job Title
- IT Support Services II-Help Desk
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** IT Support Services II – Help Desk
**Role Summary:**
Provide second‑tier technical support for hardware, software, and network issues; manage system administration tasks; mentor junior staff; and contribute to IT projects and initiatives in a fast‑paced corporate environment.
**Expectations:**
- Resolve escalated technical issues efficiently and maintain high user satisfaction.
- Ensure accurate documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Support project timelines and deliverables.
- Mentor and develop junior support personnel.
- Monitor system performance and proactively address security or reliability concerns.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Deliver advanced support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms.
- Administer servers, workstations, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights across applications.
- Create and maintain support documentation, troubleshooting guides, and configuration records.
- Participate in software deployments, system upgrades, and network enhancements.
- Monitor IT infrastructure for performance, security, and availability; act on alerts.
- Track incidents, analyze trends, and report root causes to improve services.
- Train and mentor junior help‑desk staff on best practices and technical skills.
**Required Skills:**
- Strong troubleshooting of complex hardware, software, and network problems.
- Proficiency with operating systems: Windows Server, Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
- Experience using ticketing/help‑desk tools (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA, Zendesk).
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical users.
- Familiarity with virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V) and cloud services (AWS, Azure) a plus.
- Understanding of IT security practices and data protection standards.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field *or* equivalent practical experience.
- 3–5 years of IT support or system administration experience, preferably in a corporate setting.
- Preferred certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or equivalent.
- Experience with ConnectWise preferred.