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The Critical Update

Technology consulting and strategic business guidance

Technical Support / Helpdesk

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/22/2026
$18 - $22/hr+ Profit sharing + Gas allowance
Mid
Austin, TX, USA
RemoteRemote work is listed for Austin, Texas; occasional in-person client support and field work are described.
IT OperationsIT Service Desk & End User Support

About the job

Requirements
  • At least three years of experience providing end-user support in a networked environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to research and document solutions using available resources and seek help when needed.
  • Working knowledge of networking, data cabling, routing, switching, and general network troubleshooting.
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server versions, including deploying servers, troubleshooting server permissions, and maintaining servers.
  • Ability to manage Microsoft 365 environments, implement security policies, support end users, and troubleshoot issues.
  • Ability to manage Google Workspace environments, including nonprofit and education environments.
  • Expert knowledge supporting Windows operating systems in a networked environment.
  • Working knowledge of macOS, including provisioning new systems and assisting clients remotely.
  • Expert knowledge of malware and virus remediation.
  • Ability to prioritize service calls, use sound judgment when scheduling daily activities, and respond to requests for technical assistance in person, by phone, and electronically.
  • Ability to adapt to a wide variety of clients and seek help when needed.
  • Clear verbal and written communication with colleagues and customers, including providing incident updates, notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages, logging help desk interactions, documenting clearly, and helping develop standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to listen and follow service-ticket and workflow processes.
  • Reliable transportation is required.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds, crawl under desks when needed, and help run network cabling in commercial buildings and office suites.
  • Punctuality and reliability are required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide outsourced IT support and cybersecurity services to clients in the Austin metro area.
  • Provide routine end-user support and respond to service calls, including setting up computers, assisting with Google Workspace, and migrating clients to Microsoft 365.
  • Run network drops and help clients plan network setups when moving offices.
  • Work with vendors' technical support teams to resolve issues.
  • Prioritize and schedule service calls and daily activities.
  • Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, by phone, and electronically.
  • Keep colleagues and customers informed of incident progress and impending changes or agreed outages.
  • Log help desk interactions, document solutions, and help develop standard operating procedures.
  • Help run network cabling in commercial buildings and office suites.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working for another IT or managed service provider company, or with a small consulting firm.
  • Familiarity with Chromebook management.
  • Familiarity with Addigy.
  • Bilingual Spanish.

About the company

The Critical Update provides technology consulting and business management guidance to busy professionals and their organizations. It serves as a sounding board, solution provider, and guide, blending expertise in technology, corporate management, operations, and sales/marketing to help clients stay in business and grow. They use practical planning tools like the One Page Strategic Plan to organize information and turn data into clear strategies. The team includes seasoned professionals, including PMP-certified experts and others with over 30 years in technology consulting, enabling work with a wide range of clients and helping them improve performance and achieve sustainable growth.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • The website was updated September 3, 2026, signaling active sales and service execution.
  • LinkedIn updated August 26, 2026 lists 1-10 employees, showing a lean cost base.
  • Windows 10 ESU ends October 13, 2026, boosting local security-migration demand.

What critics are saying

  • A 1-10 person firm lacks scale against larger MSPs like Rackspace and CDW.
  • No funding, acquisition, or proprietary software disclosures signal weak moat and thin disclosure.
  • Austin SMB churn collapses owner-linked revenue quickly.

What makes The Critical Update unique

  • Since 2003, The Critical Update has delivered Austin-focused IT support and consulting.
  • It offers 24/7 US-based monitoring, on-site help, and remote support.
  • Luis Delgado pairs managed IT with business operations and strategic planning.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours