IT Support Specialist

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Posted 4 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 29.00 - 31.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

IT Operations
Service Level
Continuous Improvement
Computer Hardware
Laptop
Distribution
Inventory
Configuration Management Database
Asset Management
Data Migration
Collaboration
Onboarding
Backup Administration
Research
Service Delivery
Performance Management
SLA
Regulatory Compliance
Knowledge Base
Computer Science
Information Technology
Help Desk
Service Desk
Issue Tracking
Network
Communication
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Remote Support
ServiceNow
RDP
Documentation
Technical Support
Management
Life Insurance
Military
Privacy
Security Clearance
LOS
Law

Job Details

Akkodis is seeking an IT Support Specialist for a contract job with a company in Cincinnati, OH. The IT Support Specialist provides day-to-day technical support for users onsite and remotely, ensuring reliable IT operations, adherence to service level objectives, and exceptional user satisfaction. The role oversees help desk delivery performance, supports infrastructure maintenance, manages onboarding coordination, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the company's business and security standards. A disciplined, customer-focused approach and strong technical aptitude are essential.

Pay Rate Range: $29.00 - $31.00/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

IT Support Specialist responsibilities include:

Help Desk & User Support

Respond promptly to service tickets, calls, and messages using the corporate ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow).

Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network connectivity issues across Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 environments.

Provide professional and courteous support, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with IT policies.

Escalate complex or critical issues through proper channels and ensure timely follow-through until resolution.

Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, and user interactions.

Onboarding & Equipment Lifecycle

Coordinate with HR and managers to ensure seamless new-hire onboarding (laptop imaging, Intune enrollment, mobile setup, account creation, and equipment distribution).

Manage asset inventory using CMDB or asset management systems; support refresh cycles and data migrations.

Collaborate with the Business Manager and corporate IT to standardize onboarding procedures and documentation.

Infrastructure & System Maintenance

Monitor system performance, backups, and security health status.

Coordinate the Application of OS patches, updates, and configuration changes per compnay standards and understand the escalation process.

Provide Level 1 support local server, network, and printer operations; and coordinate level 2-3 with the IT team for advanced issues.

Participate in research and deployment of new tools and services that enhance support delivery.

Service Delivery & Performance Management

Monitor help desk metrics and ticket queues to ensure SLA compliance and service quality.

Maintain and update knowledge base articles and technical procedures.

Conduct regular meetings with customer focal points to ensure quality support and capture new initiatives as they arise.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Minimum 3 years of experience in IT Support, Helpdesk, or Service Desk environment.

Experience with ServiceNow or comparable ticketing system.

Experience supporting Microsoft Windows 11, Office 365, and Intune device management.

Familiarity with network fundamentals and security best practices.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Strong technical troubleshooting skills for Windows-based and Microsoft 365 systems.

Working knowledge of ticketing and remote support tools (ServiceNow, Intune, RDP, Teams).

Ability to manage tasks independently while meeting deadlines and service commitments.

Commitment to process discipline and documentation accuracy.

Strong customer orientation and professional demeanor under pressure.

On-call availability as scheduled by the IT Help Desk Manager.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit .

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay Details: $30.00 to $38.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to ;br>
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


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