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IT Specialist – Tier 1
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$61K - $79.5K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
IT Specialist – Tier 1
Strike
• Serve as the primary, front-line IT service desk support contact, warmly receiving, triaging, and resolving inbound support requests from global employees. • Actively manage the IT ticket queue (triage, assign, update, resolve, or escalate) while adhering to established SLAs/OLAs. • Administer user lifecycle management (provisioning, de-provisioning, and role updates) within Okta and Google Workspace. • Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot employee workstations (macOS) and mobile devices (iOS and Android) utilizing Jamf MDM. • Provision and troubleshoot secure remote access and VPN solutions utilizing Cloudflare One and Jamf. • Leverage AI tools to analyze SaaS and desktop applications and help build smart automations to streamline IT processes and workflows. • Assist with onboarding/offboarding logistics, including configuring hardware, managing software licenses, and conducting engaging IT orientation presentations. • Train and guide employees on how to get the most out of their tools and technology, and assist with remote video conferencing setups when needed.
Job Requirements
- 1–2 years of hands-on IT Desktop/Service Desk Support experience, ideally within a fast-paced or startup environment.
- Experience administering Google Workspace and Okta (SAML/SSO, group management, etc.).
- Experience using an MDM tool such as Jamf to manage macOS along with iPhones and Android devices.
- Familiarity supporting remote workforces using modern VPN or Zero Trust network access solutions (experience with Cloudflare One is a massive plus).
- A strong interest in or hands-on experience with, utilizing AI tools (like ChatGPT, Claude, or specific IT automation bots) to analyze data or build workflow efficiencies.
- Experience navigating and configuring modern ticketing platforms (e.g., Jira Service Management, Zendesk).
- A naturally positive, customer-first personality with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You can explain complex tech concepts to non-technical users with ease and patience.
Benefits
- Equity in a high-growth startup
- Health, dental, and vision insurance premium contributions; short & long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance
- Cell phone and internet reimbursement
- Flexible PTO, sick leave & parental leave
- Access to a company 401k plan
- No trading fees when you buy and sell bitcoin on Strike
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