Desktop Support Technician

Inertia; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k matching

Job summary

Inertia is seeking a Desktop Support Technician to support employees in Livermore, CA, with roughly 75% end-user support and 25% systems administration. You will help ensure users have the technology, access, and support needed to stay productive.

Responsibilities include end-user support, onboarding/offboarding, AV and video conferencing, device deployment, account provisioning, and involvement in IT projects. Strong Windows/macOS skills and ITSM experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of desktop, help desk, or end-user IT support in a professional environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems, hardware, peripherals, and common business applications.
• Working knowledge of networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting AV, conference rooms, video conferencing, and collaboration technologies.
• Familiarity with IAM, endpoint management/MDM, SaaS administration, and ITSM.
• Familiarity with AI tools, automation, and scripting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for varied user proficiency levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize support requests through Freshservice.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, Windows/macOS, network, peripheral, and access issues.
• Provide hands-on support for laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and office technology.
• Document resolutions, identify recurring issues, and improve support processes and knowledge resources.
• Support conference rooms, AV equipment, and video conferencing platforms.
• Configure, deploy, and recover employee computers and other IT equipment.
• Provision and deprovision user accounts, applications, permissions, and system access.
• Conduct device handoff and provide technology orientation and training for new employees.
• Maintain accurate records of devices, accounts, and software access.
• Develop SOPs and end-user guides; contribute to IT projects and automation.

Job description

Overview

The Desktop Support Technician (DST) is a hands-on IT role responsible for delivering reliable, responsive technical support to Inertia employees while assisting with the administration and operation of core corporate IT systems. The position is approximately 75% end-user support and 25% systems administration and back-end support, with additional opportunities to contribute to IT projects and strategic initiatives.

The DST will serve as a key point of contact for day-to-day IT needs and will play an important role in ensuring employees have the technology, access, and support they need to be productive.

What You’ll Get to Do

End-User & Desktop Support

• Manage and prioritize support requests through Freshservice.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, Windows/macOS, network, peripheral, and access issues.
• Provide hands-on support for laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and office technology.
• Document resolutions, identify recurring issues, and improve support processes and knowledge resources.
• Support conference rooms, AV equipment, and video conferencing platforms.

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Configure, deploy, and recover employee computers and other IT equipment.
• Provision and deprovision user accounts, applications, permissions, and system access.
• Conduct hands-on device handoff and provide new employees with technology orientation and training.
• Maintain accurate records of assigned devices, equipment, accounts, and software access.
• Continuously improve onboarding and offboarding processes through documentation and automation.

Systems Administration & Operations

• Support the administration, configuration, and ongoing operation of corporate IT platforms, including:
  • Freshservice – IT service management and ticketing
  • Microsoft Intune – Windows endpoint and device management
  • Jamf – Apple endpoint and device management
  • Okta – Identity and access management
  • Microsoft 365
  • Apple Business Manager
  • Google Workspace

IT Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support infrastructure, security, endpoint, collaboration, and business systems projects, including evaluating, testing, and deploying new technologies.
• Leverage AI, automation, and scripting to streamline repetitive IT workflows such as onboarding/off boarding, provisioning, device management, ticket triage, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve reliability, and enhance the employee technology experience while following security, privacy, and responsible AI practices.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, knowledge-base content, and end-user guides.

What You Bring to Inertia

• 5+ years of experience providing desktop, help desk, or end-user IT support in a professional environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems, hardware, peripherals, and common business applications.
• Working knowledge of networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting AV, conference room, video conferencing, and collaboration technologies.
• Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), endpoint management/MDM, SaaS administration, and IT service management (ITSM).
• Familiarity with AI tools, automation, and scripting, with an interest in applying emerging technologies to improve IT operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues methodically and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively support users across a range of technical proficiency levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing employee access, equipment, assets, and onboarding/offboarding activities.
• Ability to prioritize competing requests and responsibilities in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies and take on increasing levels of technical responsibility.

Bonus Points

• Experience specifically in operationalizing compliance frameworks for Export Controlled and Controlled Unclassified Information

Salary & Benefits:

• The base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000; The pay range provided is an estimated base range for this role. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education.
• We offer market-competitive compensation and an excellent benefits program, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, company-paid holidays, matching 401k, and more!

About Inertia:

Inertia is taking the most direct, scientifically-proven path to commercializing fusion, leveraging the only successful achievement of fusion ignition, using a process that was pioneered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). With groundbreaking innovation, transformative technology, and multi-year investment, Inertia is committed to commercializing fusion energy in the next decade.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s eligibility for, obtaining and maintaining appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.