IT Support Specialist III (MSP)
TruAdvantage · San Francisco Bay Area · 2 wk ago
HybridInformation Technology$80k–$120k/yrFull-time
About the role
The IT Support Specialist III at TruAdvantage is a highly experienced technical leader responsible for resolving complex issues, driving high-quality service delivery, and mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues across infrastructure, networking, and cloud environments
- Diagnose and resolve advanced issues in Microsoft, networking, and virtualization stacks
- Lead root cause analysis and problem resolution efforts
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Level 1 and Level 2 engineers
- Complete tickets and projects within SLA and quality standards
- Ensure all scheduled work is properly tracked and executed
- Participate in on-call rotation as required
- Maintain accurate and detailed time entries and documentation
- Act as a trusted technical advisor for clients, including participation in client meetings (pre- and post-sales)
- Communicate effectively with both technical users and executive stakeholders
- Manage high-pressure situations and provide clear guidance during critical incidents
- Lead or contribute to infrastructure projects including system upgrades, migrations, and implementations
- Conduct pre-project planning, scoping assistance, and client briefings
- Deliver projects on time or manage expectations effectively when risks arise
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures
- Identify service trends and recommend improvements
- Ensure adherence to company processes, SLA requirements, and documentation standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in computer-related field, with courses in computer science
- Three to eight years related experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience - Active Directory Support, Microsoft Windows and Server Support, Microsoft Azure Support
- Minimum 4 years’ experience - Switches/VPN/vLAN/Routing/Firewalling Support
- Minimum 4 years’ experience – Productivity Suites (Microsoft 365/Google Workspace)
- Minimum 4 years’ experience - Server Hardware Technologies (CPU/RAID) Support
- Minimum 4 years’ experience - Data Backup and Recovery Support, Enterprise Antivirus Support, Cyber-Security Solutions and Support
- Have multiple certifications, high skill level. Certifications in the following areas are preferred: Microsoft 365 and Azure, CompTIA+, ITIL, Cyber Security