Help Desk Support Technician

InfoStride; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

InfoStride is hiring an Entry - IT Operations Specialist to join the onsite team in Columbia, SC. The role will handle first-line IT support, ticketing, and asset management under a 12-month contract.

The position emphasizes customer-focused help desk duties, routine troubleshooting, and collaboration with senior staff and vendors to ensure timely resolutions and adherence to security policies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of help desk or IT support experience.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365, and general IT support practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for staff seeking IT assistance by phone, email, or in person.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine issues with desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and standard software applications.
• Escalate complex problems to senior IT staff or managed service providers while keeping users informed.
• Process account setup, password resets, and access requests in line with agency policies and security standards.
• Educate users on IT best practices, system usage, and agency technology guidelines.
• Maintain IT asset inventory and document requests, resolutions, and user feedback in the ticketing system.

Skills

Help desk experience

Windows & Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Job description

Title: Client Technologies Technician - Entry - IT Operations Specialist

Location 1200 Senate Street Suite 218 Columbia SC 29201

Role is Onsite in Columbia

Duration: 12-month Contract

"Only Local candidate to South Carolina"

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for staff seeking IT assistance by phone, email, or in person.
• Aim to deliver consistent, high-touch support with a focus on first-response resolution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine issues with desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and standard software applications.
• Escalate complex problems to senior IT staff or managed service providers while keeping users informed.
• Process account setup, password resets, and access requests in line with agency policies and security standards.
• Manage security and distribution group membership in line with agency access policies.
• Perform post-maintenance testing after managed service provider maintenance windows and report issues.
• Open, track, and follow up on tickets with managed service providers through resolution.
• Document requests, resolutions, and user feedback in the agency’s ticketing system.
• Educate users on IT best practices, system usage, and agency technology guidelines.
• Support IT initiatives and projects under supervision, such as equipment rollouts and software updates.
• Perform occasional break/fix and hardware support, including diagnosing, repairing, or replacing desktops, laptops, peripherals, and mobile devices, and coordinating warranty or vendor repairs.
• Maintain IT asset inventory, including tracking equipment assignment, receipt, deployment, and retirement, and keep inventory records accurate and audit-ready
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security when handling sensitive financial and accounting data.
• Monitor and perform occasional rotating after-hours work to address incidents, support system maintenance, and meet deadlines.

Required Skills (Rank in order of Importance):

1. 2+ years of help desk or IT support experience
2. Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365, and general IT support practices

Preferred Skills (Rank in order of Importance):

1. Experience in a customer-facing role (IT, banking, finance, or another professional service industry)
2. Experience with help desk software and ticketing systems
3. Exposure to Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Intune for account and device management
4. Experience working with managed service providers or submitting and tracking vendor tickets

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field; equivalent work experience in information technology or information security may be considered.