Tier II IT Support Analyst — Hybrid MSP, Mentorship

Effortless Office; California; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth and mentorship

Training and certification support

Job summary

Effortless Office is seeking a Tier2 Support Analyst to provide high-level technical assistance across hardware, software, networking, AD, Windows Server, and VMware. The role includes mentoring Tier1 analysts, managing ticket workflows, and developing KBs, with a focus on clear SOPs.

Location involves 2 days/week in Victorville, CA; 2 days/week in Lake View Terrace, CA; 1 day remote, with a Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm PST schedule and a $24–$26 hourly rate plus monthly bonuses.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• 3-7 years IT/help desk/MSP experience.
• Certifications: MS-102, CompTIA Net+ or CCNA required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfort with 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Experience with Help Desk ticketing systems.
• Experience with Office 365, Azure AD, VMware.
• Experience with networking and servers.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt support to clients via phone, email, or ticketing system.
• Respond to escalated tickets from Tier 1 in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and peripherals.
• Perform root cause analysis and propose improvements.
• Document incidents and resolutions in the ticketing system.
• Collaborate with Tier 3 and project teams for upgrades and onboarding.
• Maintain SLAs and high customer satisfaction.
• Maintain clear documentation and contribute to KB.
• Help maintain internal knowledge base and troubleshooting tips.

Skills

Customer support

Escalation management

Windows Server

Active Directory

VMware

Networking

MS 365 Administration

Azure AD

CompTIA Net+

CCNA

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator

CompTIA Net+

CCNA

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert

Tools

ConnectWise

Autotask

Kaseya

Group Policy

DNS

Job description

About Us:

Effortless Office partners with our customers to make IT effortless so they can focus on their business. As a Hybrid Managed Services Provider (MSP) with a focus on providing world-class customer experience, we deliver and fully support secure cloud solutions as well as comprehensive managed IT and network services.

About the Role:

The Tier2Support Analystserves as high-level support for escalated complex issuesin areas including:hardware, application support, networking, network printing, audio/videoand telephony (VoIP), Active Directory, Windows Server Operating Systems, and VMWare.Tier2salso serve as leaders on their team by providing mentorship and training to Tier 1 Analysts, managing ticket workflows, assigning tickets, and developing KBs.It is paramount that this role is passionate about providing quality supportfor end users, istenacious in finding solutions, lovesteachingothers, andcares aboutcreatingcleardocumentation and SOPs.

Location:

• 2 days per week in Victorville, CA
• 2 days per week in Lake View Terrace, CA
• 1 day remote

Schedule:Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST
Hourly Rate: $24 - $26 per hour
Bonus:This position is eligible for monthly bonuses
Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K+ employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Formal and structured mentorship
• Training and certification support

Responsibilities:

• Provide prompt andappropriate supporttoclients experiencing technical issues via phone, email, or ticketing system.
• Respond to and resolve escalated service tickets from Tier 1 analystsin a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to hardware, software, network connectivity, and peripherals.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and suggest process or technical improvements.
• Maintain thorough documentation of incidents, actions taken, and resolutions in the ticketing system (e.g., ConnectWise, Autotask).
• Collaborate with Tier 3 and project teams for infrastructure upgrades, deployments, and client onboarding.
• Maintain SLAs and ensure high customer satisfaction through professional communication and follow-up.
• Maintain clear andaccuratedocumentation of troubleshooting steps, solutions, and client interactions for future reference.
• Contribute to and helpmaintainthe internal knowledge base, including solutionsandtroubleshooting tips.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (Degree preferred)
• 3-7Years of IT, HelpDeskand/or MSP experience
• RequiredCertifications:MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator and CompTIA Net+ or CCNA
• Preferred Certifications:VMware Certified Professional (VCP)andMicrosoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
• Excellent inter-personal skills; as good with people as you are with computers
• Undefeatable attitude: being okay with not knowing the answer, yet confident in ability to figure it out
• Experience providing phone support; with strong awareness of positive phone etiquette
• Experience working with help desk ticketing systems (responding, assigning,closingand following up on help desk request tickets)
• Experience withnetworking and managing/configuring servers
• Experience with Office 365 administration, Azure AD, and VMWare
• Experience with Group Policy
• Experience with DNS (both public and private)
• Experience with RMM (Remote Management & Monitoring) systems (preferably Kaseya)
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support during rotation schedule

Why Join EO?
At EO, our employees are what makes us special. We are a highly collaborative company witha very involvedsenior leadership team that invests in their staff. We strive to be a company where every employee has a voice, everyonetakes pride in their work and gets satisfaction from helping people, and where every employee is constantly learning and driving improvements.

We are aligned through our core values and seek employees that embody these:

• Service – weare dedicated to providingEFFORTLESS support and solutions. We ensure client and end user satisfaction in every interaction.
• CWC –this standsfor Communicate, Work, Communicate, because communication is twice as important as the work we do.
• Perspective – we embrace the customer’s viewpoint to inspire confidence and meet expectations.
• Efficiency – we maximize output and minimize wasted time, effort, and resources.
• Passion – we bring energy and enthusiasm to everything we do and are driven by a commitment to excellence.
• Reliability – weconsistencydelivery on promises, follow through on commitments, and are dependable in all situations.
• Merit – we recognize and reward talent, hard work, and the pursuit of excellence.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Employment
Effortless Office is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.