Help Desk Support Automation Specialist W2 ONLY

United Global Technologies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

United Global Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Help Desk Specialist for an onsite role at a heavily secured facility in South Carolina.

Candidates must be a current SC resident with no relocation; employment is W-2 only. The specialist will resolve help desk requests, troubleshoot issues from network through endpoint, and collaborate with the Help Desk Manager to document procedures, workflows, and SOPs while identifying automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience using ticketing software; experience with any ticketing platform is acceptable.
• 10+ years of IT troubleshooting, help desk, and/or technical support experience.
• Experience with network-to-endpoint issues.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience (4 additional years of relevant experience if candidate has a High School Diploma, 2 additional years of relevant experience if a candidate has an Associate’s Degree)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for help desk requests and rotating call queue coverage.
• Troubleshoot network, endpoint, and user access issues.
• Perform password resets and assist users with common technical problems.
• Support staff in education, medical, and facility operations.
• Record, track, and resolve requests using a ticketing system.
• Work with the Help Desk Manager to capture existing processes and operational knowledge.
• Create and maintain clear SOPs, workflows, and support documentation.
• Help cross-train staff and improve consistency in help desk operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and improve support functionality.
• Assist with endpoint management as needed.

Skills

Help desk support

Ticketing software

IT troubleshooting

Network to endpoint issues

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell

Power Automate

Microsoft Power Platform

Microsoft Intune

MD-102 certification

Job description

W-2 ONLY

Work Location: Fully Onsite

Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Work environment and screeningThis is an onsite desk-based position at a heavily secured facility. The role does not involve travel or overnight work. Candidates must pass the facility’s required background screening, which will include a criminal history check, 5 panel drug screening, and credit report.

The specialist will resolve help desk requests, troubleshooting issues from the network through the endpoint, and help improve day-to-day support operations. A key part of the role is working closely with the Help Desk Manager to capture operational knowledge, document procedures and workflows, support cross-training, and identify opportunities to automate recurring work.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for help desk requests and rotating call queue coverage.
• Troubleshoot network, endpoint, and user access issues.
• Perform password resets and assist users with common technical problems.
• Support staff in education, medical, and facility operations.
• Record, track, and resolve requests using a ticketing system.
• Work with the Help Desk Manager to capture existing processes and operational knowledge.
• Create and maintain clear SOPs, workflows, and support documentation.
• Help cross-train staff and improve consistency in help desk operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and improve support functionality.
• Assist with endpoint management as needed.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience using ticketing software; experience with any ticketing platform is acceptable.
• 10+ years of IT troubleshooting, help desk, and/or technical support experience.
• Experience with network-to-endpoint issues.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience (4 additional years of relevant experience if candidate has a High School Diploma, 2 additional years of relevant experience if a candidate has an Associate’s Degree)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with PowerShell, Power Automate, or the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience developing AI-enabled workflows or other automation.
• Endpoint management experience.
• Microsoft Intune experience.
• Microsoft MD-102 certification.