Overview: The Escalated Support Technician is responsible for ensuring employees, faculty, and partners have the necessary tech tools and support. Acting as a senior resource within the IT Support team, this role handles advanced user issues, mentors entry level team members, and collaborates across IT to resolve escalated concerns. Primary Responsibilities: Provide Tier 3 support and manage escalations. Assist with problem resolution alongside other IT specialists. Mentor and guide User Support team members. Ensure a deep understanding of the organization’s software systems. Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations. Collaborate with Managed Service Providers for data requests. Manage data backup, recovery, and cloud-based communication tools. Additional Duties: Contribute to data governance and change management processes. Stay updated on emerging software tools and features. Qualifications: Associate’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of detail oriented technical support experience. Expertise in Microsoft Active Directory, multifactor authentication, and end-user security (Apple environment). Familiar with managing macOS, Windows, Office Suite, and browsers. Experience with network fundamentals, VPNs, VoIP systems, and cloud app management. Proficiency with software deployment tools (e.g., JAMF) and ticketing systems. Experience administering Jira or similar tools Who You Are: You bring strong technical skills, a customer-focused mindset, and a willingness to learn. Your ability to troubleshoot collaboratively and mentor others makes you a great asset to the team.
