Service Desk Engineer II

Astrolab

$97K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in IT help desk or desktop support, ideally with some project involvement.
  • Hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Intune.
  • Familiarity with both Windows and macOS environments, with Linux knowledge as a plus.
  • Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
  • Ability to manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
  • Eagerness to proactively improve processes.
  • Physical ability to lift/move IT equipment (up to ~40 lbs).

Responsibilities

  • Own Tier 2 escalations by diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
  • Administer Microsoft Intune for device policies and application deployment.
  • Manage Entra ID including user lifecycle and access control.
  • Assist with complete onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Support contractor provisioning and execute access reviews.
  • Coordinate with vendors for hardware/software issues, including RMA management.
  • Oversee IT asset tracking and conduct inventory audits.
  • Enhance support documentation and knowledge base articles.
  • Collaborate with the IT Service Desk Manager on efficiency and tooling projects.
  • Mentor Service Desk Engineer I teammates.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with top engineers in planetary surface exploration.
  • Equity ownership in the company.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match.
  • Flexible PTO and parental leave policies.
  • Weekly lunch stipend and complimentary on-site snacks and beverages.
  • Monthly on-site social hours with food and drinks.
Full Job Description
Service Desk Engineer II

Department: IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Nathan Hintz

Compensation: $47.00 - $53.00 / hour

Description

What you'll do:
  • Own Tier 2 escalations: diagnose and resolve issues beyond the scope of Tier 1 support, including hardware, software, and connectivity problems
  • Administer Microsoft Intune device policies, compliance profiles, and application deployment across Windows and macOS endpoints
  • Manage Entra ID (Azure AD): conditional access, group and role management, and user lifecycle administration
  • Assist with the onboarding/offboarding process end-to-end: access revocation, data retention, and device recovery
  • Support contractor provisioning and periodic access reviews
  • Coordinate with hardware/software vendors on escalated break/fix issues, including RMA management
  • Manage IT asset tracking and inventory audits
  • Maintain and improve support documentation and knowledge base articles
  • Partner with the IT Service Desk Manager on projects to improve helpdesk efficiency, tooling, and customer satisfaction
  • Mentor and provide guidance to Service Desk Engineer I teammates


What you'll bring:

Basic Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in IT help desk or desktop support, ideally including some project experience
  • Hands-on administration experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Intune

Preferred Qualifications
  • Comfortable supporting both Windows and macOS environments, Linux a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise judgment on when to escalate further
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent requests in a fast-paced, startup environment
  • Eagerness to take ownership of processes and improve them without waiting to be asked
  • Ability to lift/move IT equipment (up to ~40 lbs) and work on-site daily


Benefits and Perks
  • Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
  • Equity ownership in the company
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible PTO and parental leave
  • Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
  • Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

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