IT Help Desk Specialist (TX)

Maverick Payments; Town Center (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and incentives

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401K with matching

Career development opportunities

Company events and recognition

Job summary

Maverick Payments in the Greater Houston area is seeking an IT Helpdesk Specialist to provide frontline support for all employees, install computing hardware and imaging OS, and manage onboarding/offboarding. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in IT support, strong experience with Active Directory, Azure AD and Microsoft 365, PowerShell, and endpoint management tools.

A bachelor’s or related certifications are preferred, plus a readiness to work in a hybrid in-office environment with competitive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–4 years of progressive IT support or systems administration experience.
• Experience with AD, Azure AD, M365, PowerShell, and endpoint management tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and install computing hardware and imaging OS (Windows, macOS).
• Escalate complex incidents and provide advanced troubleshooting for Windows/macOS and networks.
• Administer identity, access, and security across AD/Azure AD and M365.
• Use remote support tools (ConnectWise, ManageEngine) and improve automation.
• Lead small IT projects and contribute to IT documentation and SOPs.
• Support endpoint security, patching, and EDR alerts.
• Provide high-touch support for business-critical users and hybrid work setups.

Skills

Active Directory

Azure AD

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

ManageEngine

Intune

MDT

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

AA CompTIA A+ certification

AZ-900 or similar Microsoft certs

Job description

Exciting Opportunities at Maverick Payments! Join our fast-paced, growing company and further your career with Maverick Payments, where you can thrive, your ideas are valued, and your colleagues feel more like family than coworkers!

About Us:

Maverick Payments is a family-owned and privately held full-service payment provider. Headquartered in Calabasas, California, Maverick has created innovative technology designed for sales organizations, such as ISO’s and ISV’s, looking to monetize payments by reselling our white-labeled payments stack. Our payment products include merchant acquiring services, a proprietary gateway, ACH processing, fraud & chargeback tools, analytics, and other value-add services. Maverick’s team includes underwriting, risk management, compliance & legal, technology & product development, on-boarding, customer support, information technology, and more.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the IT Helpdesk Specialist will provide Helpdesk support for all employees at Maverick. This position supports internal users by installing computer hardware and initiatinguserOnboarding/Offboarding.

• Setting up and installing new computing hardware, printers, imaging OS (Windows, Mac).
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical incidents from Helpdesk I/II analysts, providing advanced troubleshooting for Windows, macOS, mobile devices, networking, and enterprise applications.
• Administer and manage identity, access, and security configurations across platforms such as Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365, including group policy adjustments, user provisioning, and mailbox management.
• Use remote access software, such as ConnectWise, ManageEngine.
• Maintain and improve remote support infrastructure (ConnectWise, ManageEngine), including scripting automations, ticket workflow tuning, and performance insights.
• Analyze recurring technical issues, identify root causes, and recommend permanent fixes or improvements to system reliability and support processes.
• Lead small-to-medium-sized IT projects, such as hardware refresh cycles, software rollouts, or departmental technology upgrades, coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to IT documentation, writing technical guides, SOPs, and knowledge base articles to support Help Desk operations.
• Assist with endpoint security compliance, including patching oversight, antivirus/EDR alert handling, and security configuration checks.
• Provide high-touch support for business-critical users or departments, ensuring minimal downtime and proactive issue resolution.
• Monitor and update the enterprise software approvals list based on feedback from senior information technology personnel.
• Provide phone and internet chat-based support for our help desk.
• Repair and troubleshoot computer systems, mobile, and networking hardware both on-site and post-recovery.
• Provide escalation resources to QA device repairs and software installations based on our custom evaluation frameworks.
• Supporting specialized projects on as-needed basis as directed by Department or Company leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–4 years of progressive experience in IT support, systems administration, endpoint management, or similar technical roles.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, PowerShell fundamentals, and endpoint management systems (ManageEngine, Intune, MDT), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Completed college coursework in an IT related field or technical science.
• Experience performing advanced troubleshooting across hardware, OS, networking, and cloud services.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, patching lifecycles, and enterprise support standards.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT-related field such as computer science, technical support, and information technology or equivalent years of IT related experience.
• AA CompTIA A+ certification for computer technology.
• Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-900 or similar).
• Experience automating tasks via PowerShell or equivalent scripting languages.
• Previous experience in a Tier II/Tier III support or specialist-level role.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary, Bonuses and Incentives.
• Comprehensive employer sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Paid time off, Paid Sick and Paid Holidays.
• 401K plan with up to a 4% matching contribution.
• Commitment to Career Development and Advancement.
• Employee Recognition Programs & Company Sponsored Events
• Vibrant Office Culture, Team Building, Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, Snacks, and more!

Pay Range:$29 - $34/hr.

This position will consider in-office and/or hybrid work schedules for candidates near the Greater Houston area.

Maverick Payments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Transparency Notice: At Maverick Payments, we believe in openness, honesty, and empowering our candidates to make informed career choices. As part of our commitment to transparency, we disclose the salary range for our positions. These ranges reflect our dedication to fair compensation practices and recognize the value that each team member brings to our organization. The final salary offer will be based on factors such as your experience, skills, and qualifications.

Fair Chance Ordinance: Maverick will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a consistent manner with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.