Helpdesk Administrator

Huntress; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with 5%

Job summary

Huntress is seeking a Helpdesk Administrator to join our IT team. You will be the frontline for employee IT issues in a fully remote, 24x7 global environment, providing world-class service across multiple time zones.

You will diagnose hardware and software problems, document solutions, and collaborate with IT peers to maintain system performance. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong troubleshooting, security awareness, and clear communication, with a self-starting, team-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly.
• Knowledge of security best practices for corporate environments.
• Excellent communication, including translating technical detail for non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Use remote tools to diagnose and resolve issues for employees.
• Monitor and manage helpdesk tickets to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain IT documentation and end-user guides.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Security best practices

Clear communication

Time management

Remote collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

CompTIA A+ certification

Tools

Windows 10/11

macOS

Google Workspace

Job description

Reports to: Manager, IT Operations

Location: Remote US

Compensation Range: $60,000 to $70,000 base plus bonus and equity - This position is eligible for overtime pay

What We Do:

Cybercrime is growing, and more businesses are getting hit by threats that used to target only the biggest organizations. That pushes defenders like us to operate at the highest level, and it deepens our need for good people who want to make a meaningful impact.

Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress is a remote-first team working to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible to businesses of all sizes. We work closely with security teams and service providers protecting complex environments, often without the time or headcount to handle it all. That’s why we build our technology in-house and back it with a 24/7 human-led Security Operations Center (SOC). As a result, our platform is never disconnected from the experts who manage it, ensuring our customers’ protection.

Huntress now secures more than 5M+ endpoints and 15M+ identities worldwide. Those numbers keep growing because more businesses rely on us to help carry the load and operate with more confidence. Every day, you can see that commitment in how we stand with our customers and how we show up for each other.

What You’ll Do:

Huntress is seeking a Helpdesk Administrator to join our IT team! You’ll join an elite team of administrators who are critical in supporting our internal IT environment by being the primary point of contact for our employees facing technical issues. As a 24x7 global company, you’ll have the opportunity to provide world-class service to teammates across five countries. You will diagnose and resolve both hardware and software problems utilizing an array of different remote support tools while also maintaining proper IT documentation and ensuring optimal system performance. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and is well-versed in IT basics. To be successful in this role, you must also be a self-starter and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize remote support tools to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues faced by employees
• Monitor, respond to, and manage helpdesk tickets to ensure the timely resolution of issues
• Address and resolve hardware malfunctions and software issues, ensuring minimal downtime for employees
• Assess employee issues and properly elevate tickets as needed
• Maintain and update IT documentation, including end-user guides, troubleshooting guides, and system documentation
• Work closely with other IT team members on complex issues, projects, or IT initiatives
• Be an active team member by sharing knowledge and contributing to team discussions
• Keep track of IT assets, software licenses, and equipment warranties. Recommend replacements or upgrades as necessary
• Adhere to established security policies and procedures, ensuring all actions align with best practices. Remain vigilant to potential security risks, reinforcing the importance of security measures within the scope of helpdesk operations

What You Bring To The Team:

• Preference will be given to candidates in Hawaii who are willing to work 10 pm - 7 pm, as you’ll be providing IT support for our Australian employees
• Will also consider candidates in the Pacific time zone that are willing to work 2 pm - 11 pm
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently
• Solid understanding of security best practices for corporate environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical individuals
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple tickets simultaneously
• Foundational knowledge of Windows 10/11 and macOS operating systems
• Experience with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)
• Basic understanding of IT security principles and practices. Awareness of common security threats and the importance of adhering to security policies
• Values and consistently applies established IT procedures, ensuring effective and standardized support delivery
• Comfortable navigating a fully remote work environment and willing to quickly learn and utilize remote communication, collaboration, and support tools
• Actively seeks and values contributions from team members, fostering a cooperative environment
• Technical expertise gained through education, certifications (like CompTIA A+), or work experience

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015
• Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
• 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution
• Life and Disability insurance plans
• Stock options for all full-time employees
• One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office
• Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance
• $75 USD/month digital reimbursement
• Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth

Huntress is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where every single member of our team is valued, has a voice, and is empowered to come to work every day just as they are.

We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We do discriminate against hackers who try to exploit businesses of all sizes.

Accommodations:

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or pre-employment testing or participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]. Please note that non-accommodation requests to this inbox will not receive a response.

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