Technology Support Associate

CrowdStrike; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Parental & adoption leave

Professional development

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Technology Support Associate to join its Austin IT Service Desk, supporting internal users across channels. The role emphasizes troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues while maintaining knowledge bases and adhering to ITIL practices.

Onsite five days a week, you’ll help manage accounts, deploy hardware for new hires, and collaborate on global IT initiatives in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment with a strong customer-service focus.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to explain technical info to non-technical users.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with Zoom, Slack, Okta, Confluence, JIRA, ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front-line IT service desk support via tickets, email, chat, and in-person.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; escalate when needed.
• Document incidents and maintain knowledge base.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies and security standards.
• Install, configure, and maintain systems and peripherals with security best practices.
• Manage user accounts and access rights with IAM principles.
• Collaborate on global IT projects and participate in new hire onboarding.
• Follow ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
• Support printers, scanners, and AV equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and professional end-user experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

AI technologies

Windows/macOS proficiency

English fluency

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Okta

Confluence

JIRA

ServiceNow

Active Directory

Job description

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About The Role:

The CrowdStrike Information Technology Service Desk Team is looking for a Technology Support Associate to join our team. The ITSD Team is a key component of the CrowdStrike family and is critical to the smooth and effective daily operations of all CrowdStrike team members. This position will facilitate, implement, troubleshoot, problem solve and enhance the ITSD Team’s support, systems and operational responsibilities. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, robust, fast-paced and challenging environment. Candidates should be interested in expanding their breadth of knowledge, constantly learning new technologies and processes, solving difficult problems, coming up with creative and unorthodox solutions and thinking well on their feet. This position requires onsite presence in our Austin office 5 days per week.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a front-line Service Desk support technician to provide prompt and effective technical support to CrowdStrike internal users through various channels, including service tickets, email, chat, and in-person.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues, ensuring prompt resolution or escalation to senior team members and/or appropriate teams for further investigation when required.
• Document incidents, solutions, and procedures accurately and maintain a knowledge base for future reference.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, and security standards.
• Install, configure, and maintain computer systems, software applications, and peripherals while implementing security best practices and controls.
• Assist in managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights across various systems and applications with a strong emphasis on identity and access management principles.
• Actively participate as a Global IT member and participate on global projects while learning fundamental IT skills.
• Prepare new hire hardware for deployment and responsible for running weekly new hire orientation.
• Follow ITIL best practices for incident management, service management, problem management, and change management.
• Support and maintain network printers, scanners, and other peripheral devices.
• Assist with the setup and support of audio-visual equipment for meetings and presentations.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring a positive and professional experience for end-users.
• Assist with tasks as assigned by the manager which may involve providing support to other areas of the business, as required.

What You'll Need

• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users effectively.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience with the following applications: Zoom, Slack, Okta, Confluence, JIRA, ServiceNow.
• Basic knowledge of Active Directory or other directory services.
• Basic understanding of network protocols, concepts, and remote access technologies (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
• Familiarity with Windows, macOS operating systems and Office Suite. Knowledge of Linux is a plus.
• A collaborative team player with the willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced IT and information security environment.
• Good oral and written English communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.

Bonus Points

• Solid technical knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and software applications.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V) and experience with network protocols, firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple service desk tasks simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality support and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for learning and staying updated on technology trends.
• Knowledge of information security principles, concepts, and best practices.

Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $70,000 - $95,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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What You'll Need

• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users effectively.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience with the following applications: Zoom, Slack, Okta, Confluence, JIRA, ServiceNow.
• Basic knowledge of Active Directory or other directory services.
• Basic understanding of network protocols, concepts, and remote access technologies (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
• Familiarity with Windows, macOS operating systems and Office Suite. Knowledge of Linux is a plus.
• A collaborative team player with the willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced IT and information security environment.
• Good oral and written English communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.

Bonus Points

• Solid technical knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and software applications.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V) and experience with network protocols, firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple service desk tasks simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality support and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for learning and staying updated on technology trends.
• Knowledge of information security principles, concepts, and best practices.