IT Support Specialist

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago provides IT support services to nationwide clients. The role combines remote support with on-site visits 2–3 days per week, assisting users and IT staff with Windows Server, Exchange, virtualization, SAN, networking and security issues.

You will escalate complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and collaborate with vendors and team members to resolve issues while contributing to internal projects to grow the Support Practice Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or minimum 3 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Very organized and detail oriented with high accuracy and follow up
• Strong problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting Windows Server and Exchange infrastructure preferred
• Experience with server and network administration, software deployment and MS Office
• Document management experience preferred but not mandatory
• Some combined industry experience with Windows desktops
• Virtualization and storage experience strongly preferred
• MCSE and/or related technical certifications strongly preferred
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Responsibilities

• Provide remote support to geographically diverse nationwide clients using industry-standard remote connections, ticketing system, monitoring consoles and more
• Provide on-site assistance to clients 2–3 days per week
• Assist client end users and IT staff with computer application problems, server issues, virtualization, SAN, networking and security issues
• Escalate issues and interact with third-party vendors and team members to help manage resolution of complex client issues
• Initiate and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on complex client issues for one-time resolution
• Contribute to special internal-facing projects to facilitate growth of the Support Practice Group
• Provide regional local on-site client support as necessary
• Report to a Team Leader and collaborate with co-workers, senior technical staff and other support staff

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Technical Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Virtualization

Networking

Document Management

Education

MCSE Certification

Tools

Remote Connection Tools

Ticketing System

Monitoring Consoles

MS Office

Job description

• Provide remote support to geographically diverse nationwide clients using industry-standard remote connections, internal ticketing system, monitoring consoles and more
• Provide on-site assistance to clients on an as‑needed basis, 2–3 days per week
• Assist client end users and IT staff with computer application problems, server issues, virtualization, SAN, networking and security issues
• Escalate issues and interact with third‑party vendors and team members to help manage resolution of complex client issues
• Initiate and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on complex client issues for one‑time resolution
• Contribute to special internal‑facing projects to facilitate growth of the Support Practice Group
• Provide regional local on‑site client support as necessary
• Report to a Team Leader and collaborate with co‑workers, senior technical staff and other support staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field or a minimum of 3 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Very organized and detail oriented, with a high degree of accuracy and follow up
• Strong problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting environments with Windows Server and Exchange infrastructure is preferred
• Experience with server and network administration, software deployment and MS office
• Document management experience preferred but not mandatory
• Some combined industry experience with Windows desktops
• Virtualization and storage experience strongly preferred
• MCSE and/or related technical certifications are strongly preferred
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing remote and on‑site technical support, with strong problem‑solving skills and experience in Windows Server, Exchange, and virtualization environments. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with clients and team members to resolve complex issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Windows Server Administration
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Customer Service Skills
• Virtualization Experience
• MCSE Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Server Administration
• Network Administration
• Software Deployment
• Root Cause Analysis
• Document Management

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• MCSE

Industry Keywords

• IT Support
• Virtualization
• SAN
• Networking
• Security

Tools & Technologies

• Remote Connection Tools
• Ticketing System
• Monitoring Consoles
• MS Office