IT Support Specialist II / Senior Help Desk Technician

eClerx Services Ltd

Fayetteville, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adobe Product Family, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asset Management, Atlassian JIRA, Audiovisual, Auditing, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Computer Systems, Conversation Engine, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Documentation Standards, Enterprise Applications, Establish Priorities, External Audit, Help Desk, IT Service Management (ITSM), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Knowledge Base, Leadership, Licensing Compliance, Mac Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Microsoft Exchange Server Administration, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Connectivity, Network Security, On Call, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Service Level Agreement (SLA), ServiceNow, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Licenses, Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Support Documentation, System Operations, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, User Account Administration, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Videoconferencing, Wi-Fi
LOCATION
Fayetteville, NC
POSTED
3 days ago

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Senior IT Support Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues, mentor junior team members, and act as a key liaison between IT and internal/external clients, VIPs, and users. You will bring deep technical expertise and strong leadership instincts to ensure smooth system operations, drive process improvements, and deliver a consistently excellent user experience. You will also be responsible to trace / track IT assets across all US eClerx location and will have approving authority for any asset movements between location US eClerx locations or within each location. Handle asset reconciliations and ensure secure disposing of scrap IT equipment.

  • 2+ years of experience in a technical/help desk support role, with demonstrated progression in responsibility.

  • Proven track record of resolving complex, escalated technical issues independently.

  • Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior support staff.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, especially when supporting VIP or executive-level users.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.

  • Advanced knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems, including deployment/imaging tools.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Azure AD).

  • Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi troubleshooting).

  • Experience with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, Freshservice).

  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) preferred.

  • Certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, Microsoft 365 Certified, or ITIL Foundation are a plus.

  • Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.

  • Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, AI-based ITSM/chatbot solutions) to improve support efficiency and documentation quality.

  • Serve as a Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex technical issues that cannot be resolved by junior support staff.

  • Provide prompt, high-quality technical support to clients, users, and VIPs via phone, email, chat, and in-person assistance.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve advanced issues related to hardware, software, network connectivity, VC/AV systems, and user account/identity management.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues across enterprise software applications (e.g., Microsoft 365/O365, MS Teams, Adobe Suite, VPN, SSO).

  • Lead or support the administration of routine and advanced maintenance tasks: system backups, patching, imaging, user provisioning, and video conferencing systems.

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior help desk staff; review and improve troubleshooting procedures.

  • Own IT asset lifecycle management, including procurement recommendations, inventory audits, and equipment decommissioning.

  • Manage service requests and incidents within the ITSM system, ensuring adherence to SLAs and identifying opportunities to improve resolution times.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge base documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

  • Assist in evaluating, piloting, and rolling out new technologies and tools.

  • Participate in on-call rotations or after-hours support as needed for critical incidents.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams (network, security, systems) on projects and escalations.

  • Leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., AI chatbots, Claude, Copilot) to streamline ticket resolution, automate routine tasks, and improve response times.

  • Evaluate and recommend AI-driven IT service management features to improve self-service support and reduce repetitive workload.

Responsibilities (Asset Management)

  • Manage the complete lifecycle of IT assets, from procurement and deployment to retirement and disposal.

  • Maintain accurate inventory records, asset tagging, and ownership tracking.

  • Coordinate asset allocation, transfers, recoveries, and employee onboarding/offboarding.

  • Ensure software license compliance and monitor warranties, maintenance, and renewals.

  • Conduct regular asset audits and support internal and external compliance requirements.

  • Manage vendor relationships, procurement activities, and optimize IT asset costs.

  • Ensure secure disposal of IT equipment and data-bearing devices following security policies.

  • Generate asset reports, analyze utilization, and recommend improvements to maximize asset efficiency.

  • Serve as a Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex technical issues that cannot be resolved by junior support staff.

  • Provide prompt, high-quality technical support to clients, users, and VIPs via phone, email, chat, and in-person assistance.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve advanced issues related to hardware, software, network connectivity, VC/AV systems, and user account/identity management.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues across enterprise software applications (e.g., Microsoft 365/O365, MS Teams, Adobe Suite, VPN, SSO).

  • Lead or support the administration of routine and advanced maintenance tasks: system backups, patching, imaging, user provisioning, and video conferencing systems.

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior help desk staff; review and improve troubleshooting procedures.

  • Own IT asset lifecycle management, including procurement recommendations, inventory audits, and equipment decommissioning.

  • Manage service requests and incidents within the ITSM system, ensuring adherence to SLAs and identifying opportunities to improve resolution times.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge base documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

  • Assist in evaluating, piloting, and rolling out new technologies and tools.

  • Participate in on-call rotations or after-hours support as needed for critical incidents.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams (network, security, systems) on projects and escalations.

  • Leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., AI chatbots, Claude, Copilot) to streamline ticket resolution, automate routine tasks, and improve response times.

  • Evaluate and recommend AI-driven IT service management features to improve self-service support and reduce repetitive workload.

Responsibilities (Asset Management)

  • Manage the complete lifecycle of IT assets, from procurement and deployment to retirement and disposal.

  • Maintain accurate inventory records, asset tagging, and ownership tracking.

  • Coordinate asset allocation, transfers, recoveries, and employee onboarding/offboarding.

  • Ensure software license compliance and monitor warranties, maintenance, and renewals.

  • Conduct regular asset audits and support internal and external compliance requirements.

  • Manage vendor relationships, procurement activities, and optimize IT asset costs.

  • Ensure secure disposal of IT equipment and data-bearing devices following security policies.

  • Generate asset reports, analyze utilization, and recommend improvements to maximize asset efficiency.

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