IT Support Specialist

Twist Bioscience • South San Francisco, CA

7h • $33 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated Staff IT Support Analyst with a minimum of 5+ years of recent hands-on experience in fast-paced IT Helpdesk and Desktop and Lab Support environments. In this critical role, you will provide comprehensive technical support to our global workforce across multiple locations, ensuring seamless IT operations for both in-office and remote users. You will be instrumental in maintaining a high standard of service, troubleshooting complex issues, and managing essential IT assets.

Requirements

• 5+ years of recent hands on IT Helpdesk & Desktop experience required
• Be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communications
• Must be confident in your technical abilities and be able to communicate effectively with a non-technical end user community
• High energy and ability to work independently in a very fast growth environment
• Deep understanding of business processes
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft and Apple operating systems, desktop/laptop deployment and imaging solutions, G-Suite and MS Office
• Comfortable wearing Personal Protective Equipment when required to support systems located in labs
• Ability to effectively and efficiently troubleshoot hardware and software issues
• Solid understanding of networking, and its use in a typical corporate environment (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience supporting mobile devices in a corporate setting
• Previous experience with a mid-sized (4000) person international company
• Self-sufficient, self-managed, self-motivated, must be effective working independently
• Ability to work within a team of technicians and support analysts
• Familiarity with IT Service Management and ITIL concepts and processes
• Must have good people skills, working directly with end users both in person and on the phone and zoom
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs
• Identity and Access Management

Nice To Haves

• HDI Support Center Analyst or Desktop Support Technician certifications a plus
• ITIL Foundation Certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Mac and Windows hardware, operating systems and software, and mobile devices
• Ensure that all issues and requests are documented accurately in the IT ticketing system
• Monitor and triage incoming tickets in the IT Helpdesk Ticket Queue
• Provide timely response to all issues, update internal customers on status, solicit additional information, if needed, and troubleshoot issues or fulfill requests
• Monitor inbound support channels, (ticket queues, Slack support channels, etc) and provide timely IT customer support
• Research technical solutions in department-specific applications
• Follow up with end users, provide feedback, and see issues and requests through to resolution
• Support multiple Twist locations and must be versed in providing remote support
• Participate in a rotation to provide after-hours/weekend on-call coverage
• Adhere to service-level agreements
• Assist with Major Incidents as required, including sending employee communications
• Manage complex projects with multiple components and teams
• Assist with the procurement and lifecycle management of physical assets and software licenses
• Document procedures and develop end-user instructions
• Responsible for the overall management and administration of all client assets including desktops, laptops, printers and mobile devices.
• Support of Conference Rooms and collaboration technology (video conferencing, audio conferencing, electronic whiteboards)
• Performing regular site checks
• Support for laboratory, Shipping and other on-premise hardware
• Support for network hardware and local printers
• Google Suite
• MS Office
• Other workstation applications
• Collaboration Tools
• Provision, modify and revoke account access and licenses as required
• Seek and document approvals as necessary
• Assist with gathering evidence for auditors in support of compliance efforts
• Conduct internal checks to ensure compliance with standards and processes
• Process new hire requests, image and deploy laptops to new hires, and conduct the IT Onboarding presentation.
• Process off-boarding requests including revoking access, asset recovery, and machine reimaging in a timely manner and in accordance with our compliance and service levels

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees