IT Support Specialist Tier III

ControlAltProtect•Middleburg Heights, OH

4d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

ControlAltProtect is looking for a top-level technical expert that can provide advanced support for complex IT issues. Your role will involve troubleshooting and resolving high-level incidents, managing critical IT infrastructure, and collaborating with other IT professionals to achieve organizational goals. This role requires deep technical knowledge, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work directly with clients to ensure high levels of service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in IT support, with at least 2 years in a Tier 3 or senior technical support role, ideally within an MSP.
Strong expertise in: Microsoft Windows Server (2012–2022), Active Directory and Group Policy, Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint), Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls), RMM tools (NinjaOne).
Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Familiarity with scripting and automation (PowerShell preferred).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced MSP environment.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users, including understanding how to de-escalate, how to soothe and how to deliver the most efficient solution.
Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills, able to speak with authority and can provide accurate and detailed written reports and documentation.
Strong familiarity with Unix operating systems.
A working understanding of cyber-security methodologies and toolsets.
Highly motivated and desire to continually learn new technologies.
Proven/practical hands-on experience that includes incident management, diagnosis, troubleshooting, tracking, escalation and resolution for hardware and software issues relating to computers, laptops, mobile devices, and related peripherals.
Maintains currency and high-level of technical skill in field of expertise.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and Cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS) is beneficial, but not required.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate / Microsoft 365 Certified
CompTIA Network+ / Security+ / Server+
Cisco CCNA
VMware VCP or similar
ITIL Foundation

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve intricate technical issues related to hardware, software, network, and security systems. Provide root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
Oversee and maintain critical IT infrastructure, including servers, databases, and networking equipment. Implement and manage system upgrades, patches, and configurations.
Handle high-priority incidents and escalations from Level 1 and Level 2 support teams. Ensure timely resolution and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
Monitor system performance and recommend improvements. Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies.
Ensure IT systems adhere to security policies and best practices. Respond to security incidents and conduct vulnerability assessments.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and procedures. Develop knowledge base articles and training materials for lower-level support teams.
Participate in IT projects, including system deployments, migrations, and integrations. Provide technical expertise and support during project planning and execution.
Work with vendors and third-party service providers to resolve complex issues and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met. Collaborate with other IT teams to achieve organizational goals.
Provide guidance and training to Level 1 and Level 2 support engineers. Share knowledge and best practices to help build team capabilities.
Occasional after-hours support will be necessary.
Performs other related duties as required.