IT Support Specialist

About the company

Surya Inc. is an innovative home furnishings company catering to a variety of lifestyles. Surya’s thoughtfully curated design-forward furniture, rugs, textiles, lighting, wall decor, and accents are available worldwide through leading retailers, interior designers, and online stores. The Surya family of brands includes Surya, Global Views, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Livabliss, and RST Brands. Surya has been named to the Inc. 5000 annual list of America's fastest-growing privately held companies ten times.

About the role

Join a growing IT team that keeps employees productive through reliable, friendly, and timely technical support. In this helpdesk-focused role, you’ll be the first point of contact for IT requests—troubleshooting issues, guiding users, and coordinating resolutions to keep day-to-day work running smoothly. You’ll resolve requests through a ticketing workflow, communicate clearly on status and next steps, and know when to escalate—while building trust through a great customer experience. This role reports to the IT Manager.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for IT support requests via ticketing system, email, phone, and chat
• Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve end-user issues across Windows, Microsoft 365, printers, and common business applications
• Provide remote and on-site support; escalate incidents appropriately and coordinate with vendors/other IT resources as needed
• Onboard and offboard employees (accounts, devices, access, and equipment) in partnership with HR and Security
• Set up, image, and maintain laptops/desktops and peripherals using standard builds and documentation
• Support collaboration and meeting-room readiness (Teams/Zoom rooms, AV basics, connectivity, and printing)
• Maintain accurate ticket notes, time entries, and resolution documentation; identify trends and propose improvements
• Create and maintain knowledge articles, quick-reference guides, and repeatable processes to improve first-contact resolution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 1–3 years of equivalent hands-on IT/helpdesk support experience
• Experience troubleshooting Windows endpoints and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint) with a strong customer-service mindset
• Familiarity working in a ticketing system (prioritization, documentation, SLAs/response expectations)
• Foundational networking knowledge (Wi-Fi, DNS/DHCP, VPN concepts) to diagnose connectivity issues
• Strong communication skills—able to explain steps clearly and set expectations with non-technical users
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tickets in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality service

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with common ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, Zendesk) and basic reporting/metrics
• Exposure to endpoint management/MDM (e.g., Intune or similar) and device security best practices
• Knowledge of identity/access basics (Active Directory/Entra ID, group membership, role-based access)
• Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell preferred) to streamline repeatable support tasks

Skills

• Service mindset: responsive, respectful, and focused on resolving issues end-to-end
• Prioritization: triage requests, manage time effectively, and communicate trade-offs
• Problem solving: diagnose root causes, test solutions, and document outcomes
• Communication: explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaboration: work effectively with peers and stakeholders across departments
• Continuous learning: stay current on tools, security best practices, and operational improvements