IT Systems & Support Specialist
Jewish Federation of Detroit
·Today
- Location
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Mid
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Position Summary
The IT Systems & Support Specialist provides advanced technical support and assists with the day-to-day administration of the organization’s technology environment. This position serves as an escalation point for issues that require troubleshooting beyond standard help desk support and works closely with the Director, IT Operations & Security to maintain reliable, secure, and effective technology services.This is a hands-on role requiring broad technical knowledge across Microsoft 365, endpoint management, networking, cybersecurity, hardware, printing, telecommunications, audio/visual technology, and business applications. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, manage competing priorities, take ownership of issues through resolution, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or a comparable CRM platform is a plus but not required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Support and Service Delivery
- Serve as the escalation point for technical issues that cannot be resolved through standard help desk troubleshooting.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, application, connectivity, authentication, printing, and peripheral issues.
- Support Windows workstations, laptops, mobile devices, conference room technology, and related equipment.
- Assist with employee onboarding, offboarding, workstation deployment, office moves, and technology replacements.
- Manage assigned incidents and service requests through resolution, provide timely updates, and document work in Zendesk or the organization’s designated IT service management platform.
- Identify recurring issues, recommend practical improvements, and help reduce preventable support requests.
Microsoft 365, Identity, and Endpoint Management
- Support and administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and related applications.
- Assist with user accounts, groups, licensing, permissions, multifactor authentication, and access-related issues in Microsoft Entra ID.
- Support Microsoft Intune device configuration, application deployment, security policies, updates, and endpoint management.
- Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 authentication, synchronization, profile, and connectivity issues.
- Follow established access management and security procedures when adding, changing, or removing user access.
Networking and Infrastructure
- Troubleshoot wired and wireless network connectivity across the organization.
- Support technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, Wi-Fi, and firewalls.
- Assist with switches, wireless access points, Internet circuits, network closets, UPS equipment, and related infrastructure.
- Monitor infrastructure availability and assist with resolving outages, service interruptions, and performance concerns.
- Coordinate with Internet, network, telecommunications, and managed-service vendors when escalation or onsite support is required.
- Maintain current network diagrams, configuration records, and infrastructure documentation.
Cybersecurity
- Support the organization’s cybersecurity program and established security practices.
- Assist with endpoint protection, endpoint detection and response, patching, vulnerability remediation, email security, access controls, and secure configuration management.
- Investigate suspicious emails, endpoint alerts, unusual authentication activity, and other potential security events.
- Assist with incident response, containment, documentation, recovery, and remediation in accordance with established procedures.
- Support phishing reporting, security awareness, and end-user education processes.
- Promptly escalate significant security events, suspected compromises, and material risks to the Director, IT Operations & Security.
Hardware, Printing, Telecommunications, and A/V
- Configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, monitors, docking stations, printers, scanners, and peripherals.
- Support network and multifunction printers, print queues, drivers, and printing connectivity.
- Maintain IT equipment inventory and assist with hardware lifecycle planning, warranty repairs, and replacement.
- Support the organization’s hosted VoIP environment, including phones, extensions, call routing, voicemail, headsets, and connectivity.
- Support Microsoft Teams meetings and calling, conference rooms, displays, microphones, cameras, presentation systems, Teams Rooms, and other A/V technologies.
- Provide technical support for meetings and organizational events as needed.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Business Applications
- Provide basic technical and user support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and other business applications.
- Troubleshoot user access, security role assignments, permissions, browser or client issues, and common application problems.
- Assist with user administration and basic configuration within assigned responsibilities.
- Support integrations and workflows between Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365 services.
- Assist with testing system changes, upgrades, and new functionality in development, test, and production environments.
- Coordinate with internal administrators, consultants, and vendors on complex CRM or Power Platform issues.
Documentation, Projects, and Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, procedures, inventory, and troubleshooting steps.
- Create and update knowledge-base articles, standard operating procedures, and user instructions.
- Follow established incident, request, change, security, and escalation procedures.
- Assist with technology implementations, upgrades, migrations, and IT projects.
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of hands-on IT support or systems administration experience, including responsibility for issues beyond basic help desk support.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, networking, identity, and cloud services.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Wi-Fi, VPNs, switches, and firewalls.
- Experience supporting Windows endpoints, common business applications, printers, peripherals, Internet connectivity, and office technology.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, including endpoint protection, EDR, phishing, patch management, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and incident response.
- Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and recognize when escalation is appropriate.
- Strong customer service, communication, and documentation skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical employees.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Intune or another endpoint management platform.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dataverse, Power Platform a plus.
- Experience administering SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams Phone, hosted VoIP services, or conference room A/V technology.
- Experience with firewall, switching, wireless networking, or infrastructure monitoring.
- Experience using an IT service management platform such as Zendesk.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity investigations, incident response, or remediation activities.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
Core Competencies
- Technical troubleshooting and problem solving
- Ownership, accountability, and follow-through
- Customer service and clear communication
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Prioritization and time management
- Documentation and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Vendor coordination and professional communication
Physical and Scheduling Requirements
- Ability to move, install, and support computers, monitors, printers, conference room equipment, and related technology, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
- Ability to work onsite as required to support staff, infrastructure, meetings, and organizational events.
- Occasional after-hours work may be required for maintenance, upgrades, incident response, outages, or organizational events.