Overview
On Site
USD 33.31 - 41.63 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Information Technology
Critical Thinking
Reporting
Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Performance Management
IT Service Management
Issue Tracking
Software Troubleshooting
Repair
Laptop
Tablet
Provisioning
Customer Service
System Integration Testing
Computer Hardware
Computer Networking
Wireless Communication
Remote Support
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft
JAMF Casper Suite
Wireless Networking
Virtual Private Network
Collaboration
Videoconferencing
ServiceNow
JIRA
Microsoft Office
Encryption
Virtual Desktop
Active Directory
Printing
Customer Support
Management
Help Desk
Forms
Communication
Exceed
Documentation
Articulate
Insurance
Military
Privacy
Data Security
Social Media
VMware Infrastructure
VI
Network
Information Security
Fraud
Law
Finance
Legal
Recruiting
Cloud Computing
Law Enforcement
Job Details
About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
As a Desktop Support Specialist, you'll coordinate, diagnose, and troubleshoot requests for assistance at Rivian sites and for remote users in the US and Canada. You will work on-site every day in the Guidepost walkup support area and the IT site support area. You will provide support services to employees with technical problems and information technology issues involving desktop, laptop, or network services. Outstanding critical thinking skills are required to navigate requests that may not be clear. Must possess excellent communication skills. This position will be located in Irvine, CA and report to our Desktop Supervisor.
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Pay Disclosure
Hourly Range - California Based Applicants: USD - $33.31 - $41.63 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
As a Desktop Support Specialist, you'll coordinate, diagnose, and troubleshoot requests for assistance at Rivian sites and for remote users in the US and Canada. You will work on-site every day in the Guidepost walkup support area and the IT site support area. You will provide support services to employees with technical problems and information technology issues involving desktop, laptop, or network services. Outstanding critical thinking skills are required to navigate requests that may not be clear. Must possess excellent communication skills. This position will be located in Irvine, CA and report to our Desktop Supervisor.
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday
Responsibilities
- Use ITSM ticketing system (Service Now) to document all work performed
- Perform advanced troubleshooting - technology and applications troubleshooting/repair/resolution for all endpoints (laptops, desktops, kiosk machines, and mobiles/tablets)
- Experience with: Deploying, updating, optimizing, and troubleshooting Windows-based and Mac-based workstations in a corporate environment, leveraging AutoPilot, Microsoft Intune, Jamf (Casper), and other system management tools Hardware and software provisioning (check-in and check-out)
- Coordinate with the other IT groups to achieve the committed SLAs and deliver world-class customer service
- Communication - Ability to articulate technical solutions to non-technical users in simple and easy-to-understand terms
- Occasional work to move/lift IT gear and move within the sit
- Possibly assist with replacing monitors and other hardware
- Understand basic network troubleshooting of wifi and other connectivity issues
Qualifications
- 3+ years in a fast-paced Desktop Support role, where you handled changing priorities, escalations, and a high volume of tickets (50-75 per week)
- Preferred skills - Deploying, updating, optimizing, and troubleshooting Windows-based and Mac-based workstations in a corporate environment, leveraging ConfigMgr, Microsoft Intune, Jamf (Casper), and other system management tools.
- Experience with Wired/Wireless networks, VPN, Collaboration tools (Chat and Video Conferencing), A/V devices, and conference room systems
- Familiarity with the standard helpdesk ticketing tools (ServiceNow, Jira)
- Support Experience with Office365, all major browsers, 3rd party popular applications, encryption software, anti-virus solutions, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDIs), Active Directory, file and printing services, and shared drives.
- Ability to coordinate and communicate at all levels within the organization - Business Stakeholders, Vendors, Suppliers, Senior Managers, and C-Level Execs
- Tech Savvy - Ability and passion for learning new technology and tools
- Passion for Customer Support - A drive to help end-users get what they need to do their jobs the best they can.
- Prioritization Skills - The ability to analyze support requests and prioritize them based on impact
- Discipline - The discipline to actively manage help desk tickets and internal IT tasks without getting distracted by email, chat, or other forms of communication
- Ability to consistently set customer expectations and then meet or exceed those expectations.
- Strong documentation skills and the ability to articulate technical solutions to non-technical users in simple and easy-to-understand terms
Pay Disclosure
Hourly Range - California Based Applicants: USD - $33.31 - $41.63 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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