Support Specialist (Tier 1 / Tier 1.5)

Category:

Full Time


Created:

12-04-2025


Experience:

Mid Career (2+ years of experience)


Work city:

Hybrid


Salary:

$40,000 - $50.000


Key Responsibilities

Client Support & Communication

  • Serve as a professional, friendly, and reliable point of contact for end users.
  • Communicate clearly and frequently through tickets, email, and phone.
  • Use AI tools to speed up troubleshooting, draft updates, and summarize issues.

Ticket & Queue Management

  • Triage and prioritize incoming support requests.
  • Work tickets to completion while maintaining SLA expectations.
  • Enter timely, accurate time entries in Autotask.
  • Escalate issues appropriately.

Technical Troubleshooting (Tier 1 / 1.5)

  • Support Windows desktops, user profiles, updates, MFA, drivers, and applications.
  • Provide basic support for iOS/macOS (minimal volume).
  • Troubleshoot Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 (mail flow, groups, licensing).
  • Address common networking issues (DHCP conflicts, DNS issues, IP misconfigurations).
  • Perform basic server tasks such as reviewing logs, identifying Group Policy issues, and simple DHCP/DNS checks.

Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with the Technical Assistance Team and other departments.
  • Contribute to IT Glue documentation and internal knowledge sharing.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.

What We’re Looking For

  • Associate degree in IT or equivalent experience.
  • 2–5 years of IT support experience (MSP experience preferred).
  • CompTIA A+ or equivalent skills.
  • Ability to obtain Microsoft 365: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate within 6 months.
  • Strong Windows and Microsoft 365 troubleshooting skills.
  • Basic networking fundamentals.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

Bonus Skills: Intune experience, Autotask experience, IT Glue, RMM tools, and demonstrated AI usage.

Work Environment & Schedule

  • Hybrid role based primarily in Mechanicsburg.
  • Business casual in-office; business professional at client sites.
  • Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
  • Occasional after-hours work for emergencies or maintenance.
  • Some local travel required.

Core Values

  • We Salute Our Staff — We support, listen to, and invest in our people.
  • One Unstoppable Team — Ego-free collaboration.
  • Own the Client Experience — Proactive, empathetic service.
  • Communicate Relentlessly — Clear, open, timely communication.
  • Improve and Evolve — Always learning, always innovating (including with AI).

Additional Information

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).
  • Background check required; client-specific clearances may be needed.
  • Appalachia Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.