Workplace Technology Specialist - San Francisco IT US, San Francisco

Bright Data Ltd.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Data Ltd. is seeking a Workplace Technology Specialist in San Francisco to be the first point of contact for employees needing technical assistance. You’ll support Windows and macOS endpoints, manage Okta and Entra ID, and administer Google Workspace and SaaS apps.

You’ll own onboarding and offboarding, troubleshoot devices, and collaborate with InfoSec to uphold security standards while driving IT operations improvements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in IT Helpdesk/Desktop Support/IT Operations.
• Supports Windows and macOS in a corporate environment.
• Experience with Okta SSO/M MFA lifecycle management.
• Google Workspace admin experience (Gmail, Drive, Meet).
• Experience with SaaS app provisioning and license management.
• MDM familiarity (Jamf, Intune, Kandji).
• Owns onboarding and offboarding processes end-to-end.
• Troubleshoots hardware, peripherals, and conferencing equipment.
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi‑Fi).
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tier 1 service desk support and tier 2 technical support on Windows/macOS, on-site and remote.
• Manage user accounts, access, and authentication via Okta and Entra ID.
• Administer and support SaaS applications with provisioning, licenses, permissions, and app assignments.
• Own employee onboarding and offboarding, including device prep and access provisioning.
• Troubleshoot hardware, peripherals, and conferencing equipment.
• Administer Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace at a basic admin level.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues.
• Track and manage support tickets and ensure SLAs are met.
• Collaborate with InfoSec and IT Operations on security best practices.

Skills

End-user support

Windows/macOS support

Okta SSO/MFA

Entra ID admin

Google Workspace admin

SaaS admin

MDM management

Onboarding ownership

Networking basics

Customer-focused comms

Tools

Okta

Entra ID

Google Workspace

Jamf/Intune/Kandji

Job description

Workplace Technology Specialist - San Francisco

Description

We are seeking a skilled and customer-oriented Workplace Technology Specialist to join our IT team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for employees seeking technical assistance, providing hands-on support across a wide range of systems, applications, and devices. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining productivity across the organization, and delivering an excellent end-user experience.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for helping people. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support onboarding/offboarding processes, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tier 1 service desk support, as well as tier 2 technical support to end-users across Windows and macOS environments, both on-site and remotely.
• Manage user accounts, access, and authentication via Okta and Microsoft Entra ID (creation, modification, policies, MFA, SSO).
• Administer and support SaaS applications, including user provisioning, license management, permissions, and app assignments.
• Own and execute the employee on-boarding and off-boarding processes, including device preparation, account setup, access provisioning, and secure deprovisioning.
• Support and troubleshoot hardware and peripherals, including laptops, monitors, printers, conference room equipment, headsets, and mobile devices.
• Administer and support Microsoft Office 365 applications and Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet) at a basic admin level.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues in a timely manner.
• Track and manage support tickets through the helpdesk system, ensuring SLAs are met and end-users are kept informed.
• Collaborate with InfoSec and IT Operations on security best practices, patching, endpoint protection, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to IT projects, automation initiatives, and process improvements.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in an IT Helpdesk, Desktop Support, or IT Operations role.
• Hands-on experience supporting Windows and macOS endpoints in a corporate environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Okta (SSO, MFA, lifecycle management) and Entra ID (users, groups, policies, DNS).
• Hands-on experience with Google Workspace administration including Gmail, Calendars, Google Drives and Google Meet services.
• Experience administering SaaS applications (user management, permissions, integrations).
• Experience with MDM solutions (e.g., Jamf, Intune, Kandji).
• Proven experience owning user on-boarding and off-boarding processes end-to-end.
• Solid experience troubleshooting hardware, peripherals, and conferencing equipment.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi).
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple issues simultaneously.