IT Support Technician with Entra, and Azure experience - Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm - 100% remote but must live in the Southern CA area

IT Support Technician

We are seeking a reliable and service-oriented IT Support Technician to join our operations team in a Tier 1 support capacity. This role focuses on front-line troubleshooting, access requests, and timely response to IT service tickets during operating hours 8AM-5PM

As part of a broader IT operations team, you ll support users across various systems and ensure basic service continuity overnight and during weekends.

Key Responsibilities
UAM background, specifically focused on AD / Azure / Entra.
Incident response and account management
Respond to after-hours IT support tickets and escalate as needed
Perform basic troubleshooting and resolution for:
oAccount access issues (password resets, unlocks, group membership)
oOffice 365 and Exchange mailbox or distribution list requests
oWindows workstation and login issues
Provision and de-provision user accounts in:
oActive Directory
oOffice 365 / Exchange Online
oAzure Entra ID (with documentation support)
Triage alerts from system monitoring tools and escalate critical events
Document support actions clearly in the IT ticketing system
Follow standard runbooks and escalation paths
Work collaboratively with Tier 2 teams and monitoring personnel

Qualifications
1 2 years of experience in a help desk, service desk, or IT support role

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
Exposure to Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID)
Familiarity with monitoring dashboards or alerting tools (Nagios, Dynatrace, etc.)
Understanding of IT security basics: MFA, role-based access, etc.
Previous experience in an after-hours or overnight support role

Key Attributes
Dependable and self-directed
Comfortable working alone and making sound escalation decisions
Clear communicator and effective documenter
Service-oriented with attention to detail

Work Schedule
Some weekend or holiday coverage may be required
This is a remote role; preference given to Southern California-based candidates