IT Support Specialist: Windows & Microsoft 365 Expert

LCS company; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(K) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

LCS is seeking an IT Technical Analyst to provide prompt technical support for end users across corporate and community locations. You will handle incidents, perform Windows desktop support, and assist with Microsoft 365 administration and device management.

This role requires joining an on-call rotation, strong customer service, and the ability to document workflows while escalating complex issues to specialized teams.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
• 2–4 years of service desk, desktop support, or technical support experience.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting Windows workstations, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, printers, and related hardware.
• Strong knowledge of Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and core productivity applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Office.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), account administration, group management, and Microsoft 365 user support.
• Familiarity with endpoint management technologies, including Microsoft Intune, mobile device management (MDM), and endpoint security solutions.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN connectivity, and wireless networking.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to effectively support both technical and non-technical users through multiple support channels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing business needs, and maintain professionalism in high‑pressure situations.
• Strong documentation skills, including the creation and maintenance of knowledge articles, support procedures, and technical documentation.
• Experience with IT service management (ITSM) platforms; experience with BMC Helix and PowerShell scripting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and technical support to end users across corporate and community locations through phone, email, in-person interactions, and remote support tools.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and support Windows operating systems, desktop and laptop hardware, software deployments, system upgrades, imaging processes, and break-fix activities.
• Support Microsoft 365 applications and services, including Outlook, Microsoft Office, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Edge, and basic Microsoft 365 administration such as mailbox, license, distribution group, and shared mailbox management.
• Administer user accounts and access throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, role changes, terminations, password resets, account maintenance, and security group administration.
• Support endpoint management and security solutions, including antivirus, endpoint protection, disk encryption, device management platforms, and security best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to networks, VPN connectivity, printers, multifunction devices, mobile devices, and end-user peripherals such as monitors, webcams, docking stations, headsets, keyboards, and mice.
• Provide support for conference room and collaboration technologies, including Microsoft Teams Rooms, audio/video systems, and related equipment.
• Create, manage, document, and resolve service requests, incidents, and support tickets while ensuring accurate categorization and assignment of labor and billing information.
• Escalate and coordinate issue resolution with internal support teams, vendors, and third-party service providers as necessary.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge articles, troubleshooting documentation, support procedures, workflows, and training materials to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Assist with user education and technology training initiatives, promoting effective utilization of technology solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve support processes, procedures, and customer experiences through continuous improvement efforts.
• Recognize and elevate potential security threats, phishing attempts, suspicious activities, and policy violations in accordance with established security protocols.
• Adhere to incident, request, change, and knowledge management processes and service level expectations.
• Participate in Technology Support Center (TSC) operational rotations, including phone support, email support, omnichannel support, project assignments, and other departmental responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Entra ID

Networking basics

Customer service

Problem solving

Documentation

ITSM familiarity

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell

Intune

BMC Helix

Job description

LCS is seeking an IT Technical Analyst to provide prompt technical support for end users across corporate and community locations. You will handle incidents, perform Windows desktop support, and assist with Microsoft 365 administration and device management.

This role requires joining an on-call rotation, strong customer service, and the ability to document workflows while escalating complex issues to specialized teams.