The Help Desk & Security Support Technician (Overnight Shift) provides after‑hours technical support and security monitoring and remediation for our customers and internal systems, with a primary focus on supporting international end users and responding to security‑related alerts across global time zones. This role serves as a key overnight support resource, independently handling help desk requests and security incidents to ensure continuous service coverage. The position is critical to maintaining 24/7 customer support, system availability, and cybersecurity posture, with an increased emphasis on incident monitoring, containment, documentation, and timely escalation during overnight hours.
Position Shift Hours: 10 PM – 7 AM
Roles & Responsibilities
End‑User & After‑Hours Support
Serve as the primary point of contact for help desk tickets received during overnight hours.
Provide phone and ticket‑based support for end users experiencing issues with:
Workstations, laptops, mobile devices, and printers
Core business applications
Microsoft 365 services including email, Microsoft Teams, and collaboration tools
Research, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues independently when possible.
Clearly document all troubleshooting steps, actions taken, and outcomes within the help desk ticketing system to support seamless hand off to daytime teams.
Communicate professionally and effectively with users, customers, and internal teams during after‑hours incidents.
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
Monitor and respond to security‑related alerts and tickets during overnight hours, including:
Phishing and suspicious email reports
Suspected account compromise
Endpoint and device security alerts
MFA and authentication‑related issues
Perform initial investigation and containment actions such as:
Account lockouts and password resets
MFA resets or enforcement
Device isolation or access restriction, as directed by run books
Escalate confirmed or high‑risk security incidents in accordance with established incident response and escalation procedures.
Maintain heightened security awareness during off‑hours, when risk and response time are critical.
Operational Ownership
Independently manage workload and prioritize tickets with minimal supervision during overnight shifts.
Follow documented run books, standard operating procedures, and escalation paths.
Contribute detailed incident notes, summaries, and recommendations for follow‑up by engineering or security teams.
Assist with user onboarding, offboarding, and emergency access requests that occur outside normal business hours.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
High school diploma required; additional technical education preferred.
3+ years of experience in an IT help desk, tech support, or similar role with the ability to troubleshoot all aspects of computer components.
Experience supporting Microsoft, Apple and Android environments and Microsoft 365/Azure services.
Working knowledge of identity and access concepts, including passwords, MFA, and account security.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during overnight hours.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Professional, calm demeanor when responding to after‑hours incidents.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience handling security‑related incidents such as phishing, malware, or account compromise.
Familiarity with Microsoft security tooling, including Microsoft Defender, email security platforms, or endpoint protection solutions.
Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID.
Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Security+, or Microsoft certifications are a plus.
Benefits
What NOVO Offers
Health Insurance
PTO and Holiday Pay
Bonus Program
Opportunity for growth
Remote Work Opportunity
Numbers & Facts
Location
Plano, Texas (Remote)
Skills
Androidunmatched
Appleunmatched
Authenticationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Associationunmatched
CompTIA A+unmatched
CompTIA Security+unmatched
Computer Securityunmatched
Customer Service Systemsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Email Securityunmatched
Endpoint Securityunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Help Deskunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Incident Responseunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Malwareunmatched
Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
Microsoft Certificationsunmatched
Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Phishingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Riskunmatched
Security Infrastructureunmatched
Security Monitoringunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Work From Homeunmatched
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