The Help Desk III / Senior IT Support Specialist serves as a senior escalation point for complex end-user, endpoint, identity, Microsoft 365, and infrastructure-related issues. This role bridges traditional desktop support and systems administration and is expected to independently troubleshoot issues across endpoints, identity, networking, and enterprise applications. The ideal candidate has advanced troubleshooting skills and experience supporting Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, PowerShell, and enterprise endpoint environments. Key Responsibilities Serve as an escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams. Troubleshoot complex Windows, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint, and network issues. Administer Active Directory users, groups, permissions, Group Policy, and computer objects. Support Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, and identity-related issues. Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Intune-managed endpoints. Support Windows Autopilot provisioning and application deployments. Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLAN, wireless, and LAN connectivity issues. Develop PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive support and administrative tasks. Assist Systems and Network teams with infrastructure troubleshooting and project work. Perform root-cause analysis for recurring technical issues. Create technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge-base articles. Mentor entry level Help Desk and Desktop Support technicians.
<p>Robert Half is working with a client in the Atlanta-metro area for a IT Support Analyst. </p><ul><li>Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support to end users for hardware, software, and network-related issues.</li><li>Diagnose and resolve desktop, laptop, printer, mobile device, and application problems.</li><li>Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software applications, and peripheral devices.</li><li>Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls through Active Directory and Microsoft 365.</li><li>Respond to and resolve service desk tickets within established SLAs.</li><li>Troubleshoot network connectivity issues including LAN, WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi.</li><li>Perform system upgrades, patches, and software deployments.</li><li>Document incidents, solutions, and technical procedures in knowledge base systems.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including equipment setup and account provisioning.</li><li>Monitor IT systems to identify potential issues and implement preventive solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to resolve complex technical issues.</li><li>Provide end-user training and technical guidance to improve productivity.</li></ul>