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The Critical Update

Technology consulting and strategic business guidance

Technical Support / Helpdesk

IT Service Desk & End User SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeAustin, TX, USA

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

Technology consulting and strategic business guidance

The Critical Update provides technology consulting and business management guidance for busy professionals and their organizations. It acts as a sounding board and guide, using expertise in technology, corporate management, and sales/marketing, and applies practical planning with tools like the One Page Strategic Plan to turn information into actionable strategies. The team combines deep hands-on experience (including PMP credentials and 30+ years in technology consulting) with a blended focus on technology and operations to tailor a plan-driven approach for diverse leaders. Its goal is to help organizations improve performance and achieve sustainable growth through strategic guidance and ongoing support.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
Not listed

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