IT Support Specialist

Diné Development Corporation; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is seeking an Information Technology Support Specialist to provide front-line support for end users across DDC’s offices, including executive leaders out of the Scottsdale, AZ office. You will deliver white-glove, timely service and resolve common IT issues for Windows workstations and Microsoft 365 apps.

Responsibilities include diagnosing hardware/software problems, documenting activities, and escalating complex issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant information technology support experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Windows workstations and Windows-based PCs.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 or Office 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint).
• Experience with ticketing systems and documenting incidents, service requests, and resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, courteous, and timely technical support to end users locally and remotely.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, OS, connectivity, printer, and workstation issues.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows workstation environments and business applications.
• Support Microsoft 365 apps including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Assist users with access, authentication, app functionality, device configuration, and basic network connectivity.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Windows support

Microsoft 365

Endpoint devices

Ticketing systems

IT service management

Education

Bachelor’s degree / 3+ years IT support

Tools

Remote support tools

Endpoint management tools

Microsoft 365 administration tools

Job description

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) isseekinga skilled and customer-focused Information Technology Support Specialist to join the DDC Information Technology team. This position provides front-line technical support for end users across DDC’s geographically dispersed offices supporting both remote and in-person technology needs in a professional,timely, and service-oriented manner.Thisparticular positionwill provide services to Executive leaders out of the Scottsdale, AZ office and will need to provide excellent Customer Service skills/ “White glove service”.

The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Windows workstations, Microsoft 365 applications, endpoint devices, user accounts, remote support tools, ticketing systems, and standard IT service management processes. This roleis responsible forresolving common end-user technology issues, documenting support activity,maintainingaccurateasset and knowledge records, and escalating complex issues to higher support tiers whenappropriate.

This position supports DDC’s operational, cybersecurity, and complianceobjectivesby following approved Information Technology policies, processes, procedures, work instructions, and security requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional, courteous, andtimelytechnical support to end users both locally and remotely.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, operating system, connectivity, printer, peripheral, and general workstation issues.

• Determinethe source and nature of computer malfunctions using approved diagnostic tools, application utilities, system logs, and documented troubleshooting procedures.

• Install, configure,maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows workstation operating environments and common business applications.

• Support Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and other approved cloud-based productivity tools.

• Assistusers with access, authentication, application functionality, device configuration, and basic network connectivity issues.

• Provideclear technical guidance to non-technical users through phone, remote support tools, teleconference, chat, email, and in-person support channels.

• Validate resolution with the customer and confirm satisfaction before closing support requests.

Endpoint, Hardware, and Software Support

• Order, receive, image, configure, distribute, install,maintain, and support laptops, desktops, monitors, printers, docking stations, mobile devices, simple network devices, and related peripherals.

• Adjust, repair, replace, or coordinate replacement of malfunctioning equipmentin accordance withapproved procedures.

• Erase, reimage, reinstall, or reconfigure endpoint operating systems and approved business applications asrequired.

• Install andmaintainapproved endpoint software, security tools, remote access tools, and business productivity applications.

• Identify, isolate, andassistwith remediation of suspected malware, virus, endpoint security, or unauthorized software issues using approved tools and escalation procedures.

• Maintain endpoint configuration standards in alignment with Information Technology policies, cybersecurity requirements, and operational needs.

• Support endpoint lifecycle activities, including provisioning,refresh, reassignment, return, disposal preparation, and asset record updates.

• Responsible formaintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting conferenceroomVTC hardware and ensuring stable meeting connections.

Account, Access, and Onboarding Support

• Create,modify, disable, or remove user accounts and accessin accordance withapproved onboarding, transfer, and offboarding procedures.

• Support new hire onboarding activities, including account readiness, endpoint preparation, application access, equipment shipment, and user setupassistance.

• Support employee termination and offboarding activities, including account disablement, data preservation coordination, equipment recovery, and access removal.

• Assistwith backup or preservation of corporate user account profiles and user data when required by approved process.

• Follow documented access control procedures and elevate requests that require additionalauthorization, privileged access, or security review.

• Support basic troubleshooting for identity, password, multi-factor authentication, remote access, and Microsoft 365 access issues.

Ticketing, Documentation, and Knowledge Management

• Record, update, andmaintainaccurateService Request and Incident records in the DDC ticketing system.

• Document troubleshooting steps, customer communications, resolution actions, escalation activity, and follow-up items.

• Provide routine progress updates to customersregardingthe status of Service Requests and Incidents.

• Escalatespecializedissues tocybersecurity, systems, network, application, or vendor support teamsin accordance withdocumented procedures.

• Provide warm transfer handoffs to other support tiers whenrequiredto preserve customer experience and service continuity.

• Author, revise, and update Knowledge articles for recurring issues, known errors, standard fixes, and documented support procedures.

• Contribute to the improvement of Knowledge Management practices by ensuring repeated incidents and resolved known errors are captured in theappropriate knowledgerepository.

IT Service Management and Process Compliance

• Follow all documented DDC Information Technology policies, processes, procedures, standards, and work instructions.

• Support ITIL-aligned service management practices, including incident management, service request fulfillment, knowledge management, escalation, asset management, and continual service improvement.

• Use approved remote access software, endpoint management tools, ticketing systems, and technical support platforms to deliver consistent and secure support.

• Monitor assigned ticket queues andprioritizework based on urgency, impact, service level expectations, and businessneed.

• Identifyrecurring technology issues and recommend corrective actions, process improvements, automation opportunities, or knowledge updates.

• Assistwith service desk reporting, operational metrics, ticket trend analysis, and development of standardized reports or reporting procedures.

• Participate in team meetings, service reviews, process improvement discussions, and technology support planning activities.

Asset, Inventory, and Configuration Support

• Update andmaintainaccurateasset inventory records for assigned laptops, desktops, peripherals, mobile devices, and related equipment.

• Track asset assignment, location, ownership, status, lifecycle stage, and return or disposal activity.

• Support hardware and software inventory validation activities.

• Assistwith configuration management activities by ensuring endpoint and user support records are complete,accurate, and current.

• Coordinate with procurement, finance, security, facilities, and other internal teams as needed for equipment ordering, receipt, shipment, return, and replacement.

Cybersecurity and Compliance Support

• Support DDC cybersecurity and complianceobjectivesby following approved security procedures and reporting suspected cybersecurity events.

• Assistwith endpoint security hygiene, including validation of approved security software, operating system patch readiness, encryption status, and configurationcompliance whereassigned.

• Use approved tools and procedures when supporting remote access, endpoint troubleshooting, user identity, and data handling activities.

• Handle corporate data, user information, and company systemsin accordance withapplicable DDC information security, privacy, access control, and acceptable use requirements.

• Support environments where cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks may be enforced.

• Escalate suspected security incidents, unauthorized access concerns, malware events, data loss concerns, or policy violations to theappropriate supportor cybersecurity team.

Customer Service and Communication

• Interact professionally with a diverse customer base, including end users, system integrators, network administrators, cybersecurity staff, operational teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.

• Communicate technical concepts and procedures clearly and concisely to non-technical users.

• Maintain a professional, service-oriented, and project-aware approach when supporting business users and internal IT customers.

• Organize assigned work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on assigned support tasks.

• Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures.

• Ensureeach assigned task is completed fully, including documentation, validation, customer communication, and ticket closure.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant information technology support experience.

• Experience providing end-user technical support in a business, enterprise, government contractor, managed services, or similar professional IT environment.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and procedures to non-technical users clearly and effectively.

• Experience supporting Microsoft Windows workstations and Windows-based personal computers.

• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 or Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

• Working knowledge of common workstation components, including operating systems, hardware, software, printers, peripherals, mobile devices, and basic network connectivity.

• Familiarity with endpoint support concepts, including imaging, software installation, patching support, device configuration, remote troubleshooting, and user profile support.

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, wired and wireless connectivity, VPN, and remote access.

• Experience using ticketing systems to document incidents, service requests, troubleshooting activity, escalations, and resolutions.

• Ability to follow documented policies, processes, procedures, and work instructions.

• Ability to organize assigned work, prioritize tasks, meet critical deadlines, and complete all details of assigned support activities.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented IT support environment.

• Reliability, professionalism, sound judgment, and strong customer service orientation.

• Ability to pass a standard background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Help desk, service desk, desktop support, field support, or technical support experience in a multi-site organization.

• Experience in an environment where cybersecurity or compliance standards such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks are enforced.

• Experience with ITIL-aligned processes, including incident management, service request fulfillment, escalation, knowledge management, asset management, and continual service improvement.

• Experience with ServiceNow, Microsoft Project, or similar ticketing, project, or work management platforms.

• Experience supporting Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, group membership, account lifecycle activities, MFA, password resets, and access troubleshooting.

• Experience with endpoint management tools such as Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, or equivalent platforms.

• Experience with endpoint security tools, vulnerability remediation support, or endpoint compliance validation.

• Experience creating andmaintainingknowledgearticles, support documentation, job aids, and standard operating procedures.

• Experience developing service desk reports, ticket trend analysis, customer satisfaction reporting, or operational metrics.

• Experience supporting remote users, distributed offices, and hybrid work environments.

• Network, endpoint, systems administration, or solution design exposure is a plus.

• Help Desk Institute Support Center Analyst Certification, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ CE, Microsoftcertifications, HDI certifications, ITIL Foundation, CISSP, or similar certificationsare preferred.

• Ability to obtain ormaintainrequired customer, company, or government access eligibility, if applicable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Schedule

• This position requires full-time work,generally40hoursper week.

• Work schedules may vary based on business needs, service desk coverage requirements, project activity, incident response, or operational priorities.

• Occasional non-standard, extended, evening, weekend, or on-call work may be requiredbased on business or technical support needs.

Conditions

• Work generally occurs in a normal office, remote office, or hybrid support environment.

• The position may require prolonged periods of sitting or standing and using a computer.

• The position may require local and remote supportofusers across multiple DDC locations.

• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving, or shipping of computer equipment, monitors, printers, peripherals, and related hardware may be required.

• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. may be required.

• The position requires regular use of approved remote support tools, ticketing systems, collaboration platforms, endpoint management tools, and Microsoft 365 applications.

Travel

• Limited travel may be requiredto support DDC offices, business operations, equipment deployment, user support, or project needs.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.

DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.

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