Job Overview
Our client is seeking a highly technical Tier 1/2 Support Specialist with a background in Managed Services (MSP) to support on weekends. The role involves supporting end users, assisting with administration of Office 365 and Google Workspace, handling general break-fix support, and serving as an escalation point for issues that require deeper investigation than standard helpdesk tasks.
Schedule
Friday - Sunday, 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM EST / 1:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST (20 work hours per week)
Responsibilities
- Support Operations (Intake, Triage, and Communication)
- Monitor inbound support channels (ticketing queue, email, chat, phone).
- Categorize and prioritize requests/incidents; confirm impacted users and services.
- Collect required information (device, OS, error messages, screenshots, steps to reproduce).
- Provide timely updates to users and stakeholders while maintaining an initial response within the first 15 minutes of receiving the ticket.
- End-User Support & Standard Request Fulfillment
- Resolve common identity and access issues (password resets, account unlocks, MFA assistance).
- Perform workstation troubleshooting (Wi-Fi, printers, peripherals, audio/video).
- Answer "how do I" questions for standard business applications (email, collaboration tools).
- Troubleshoot basic SaaS access issues (licensing, group membership, SSO at a basic level).
- Install standard software from approved catalogs and follow documented deployment procedures.
- Provide basic mobile device assistance (MAM enrollment, email setup, etc.) where applicable.
- Support onboarding/offboarding by executing checklist items and routing equipment requests as needed.
- Fulfill access requests via documented procedures (e.g., group adds, shared mailbox access request submissions).
- Tier 2 Systems Administration & Ecosystem Management
- Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 (including Entra ID/Azure AD, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint) and Google Workspace environments.
- Investigate and remediate escalated issues requiring deeper root-cause analysis across identity, email, collaboration, and endpoint services.
- Execute security and platform maintenance tasks (patching, configuration hygiene, and standardized changes) aligned to client requirements.
- Coordinate with Tier 3 or vendors as needed to resolve complex incidents and implement durable fixes.
- Automation & Scripting
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive administrative tasks and improve consistency.
- Build and manage Power Automate workflows to reduce manual effort and improve service delivery.
- Document automation workflows and operational runbooks; ensure safe change control and rollback plans.
- Web/PC Security (Client Sites)
- Manage WordPress security patches, plugin updates, and general site maintenance (where applicable).
- Manage monthly Endpoint checks to ensure patches and PCs are optimally running with security software and are up to date.
- Documentation, Knowledge Management, and Continuous Improvement
- Leverage existing knowledge‑base articles to resolve issues efficiently and consistently.
- Create and update KB articles based on repeated issues and newly documented procedures.
- Identify recurring problems and recommend preventative improvements (automation, standardization, training, or tooling).
- Escalation & Coordination
- Escalate incidents or non-standard requests to Tier 3/engineering with clear problem statements and business impact.
- Include troubleshooting already performed, relevant logs/screenshots, impact/urgency, and user contact details.
- Track escalations through to resolution and keep users informed throughout the lifecycle.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency administering Microsoft 365 (M365/Azure/Entra) and Google Workspace environments.
- Proven experience with PowerShell scripting and Power Automate workflow development/maintenance.
- Experience working in a multi-client environment (MSP background strongly preferred).
- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills; customer‑first approach to support.
- Ability to utilize search engines, AI, and other tools to research issues and come up with a plan before escalation to Tier 3.
- Ability to document procedures clearly and contribute to a maintainable knowledge base.
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring