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Help Desk Technician at DistantJob, Remote (Global)

They have a small and highly efficient team and are looking to hire someone who enjoys working alongside customers to help them run their business reliably and seamlessly, and someone passionate about breaking down intricate problems. This client is keen on finding someone who is able to manage tickets and wants to grow with the company.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Remote Support: Remote troubleshooting as part of the primary help desk team. You will be troubleshooting Windows OS, desktop apps (O365, line-of-business), printing, VPN, and SSO (Entra ID, conditional access).
• Escalated Support: Handle Level 2 tickets escalated from Tier 1 technicians. This can include desktop, server, and network issues.
• User Management: Manage onboarding/offboarding, such as configuring user accounts in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace licenses, device provisioning and MFA and app deployment.
• Server & Network Support: with Windows Server (2016–2025), Exchange, VPNs, firewalls, routers, and switches, LAN/WAN. Network triage: DHCP/DNS,  site-to-site/remote access VPN, VLAN basics, firewall/SW/AP reboots and configuration checks (SonicWALL, Ubiquiti, Fortinet).
• Security & Patching: OS patches, antivirus updates. Assist with security monitoring and remediation. Email security hygiene: SPF/DKIM/DMARC checks, quarantine/release workflows (Proofpoint/Sophos or equivalents).
• Use Autotask, NinjaOne, and IT Glue.
• Maintain detailed ticket notes, update internal documentation, and contribute to the knowledge base.
• Work closely with senior engineers and project teams on deployments and escalations.
• Communicate efficiently with non-technical users by setting clear expectations and closing the loop.

They require skills/experience with:

• 3+ years of experience as an IT Technician, preferably for an MSP (or serving multiple clients).
• O365 administration.
• Desktop and server operating systems (2016–2025).
• Active Directory.
• Networking (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs)
• RMM/PSA platforms and ticketing tools
• Configuring and troubleshooting firewalls
• Cloud services (Azure, Google Workspace, M365)
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and customer service skills

Bonus:

• Certifications (Preferred): CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (MS-900), Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), CCNA.

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