User Support Specialist

Avalore, LLC

$67K — $117K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • SECURITY Clearance Required
  • Relevant certification (CND, GFACT, GSEC, Security+) for Junior/Journeyman role
  • Advanced certification (SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.) for Senior role
  • Experience: Junior (0-3 years), Journeyman (4-7 years), Senior (8+ years) with a Bachelor’s Degree
  • Strong communication skills and self-starter mentality
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Provide basic user support via multiple channels (phone, email, chat, in-person)
  • Log and track all support interactions with ticketing systems
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues within scope
  • Assist users with account-related issues and password resets
  • Contribute to the knowledge base by updating support articles
  • Participate in user training sessions on best practices
  • Collect and report user feedback to enhance support processes

Benefits

  • Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Generous 401k match in retirement plan
  • Various life insurance options offered
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick days, and Public Holidays
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability benefits
  • Opportunities for Training & Development
  • Employee Assistance Program available
Full Job Description
The User Support Specialist will provide basic support such as handling user requests, basic troubleshooting, and documentation via ticketing systems like ServiceNow or Jira. This person will use multiple communication channels to assist users, including phone, email, chat, and in-person support. This person will handle standard requests and basic troubleshooting, providing "Basic Support" tier services as described in organizational documentation. This person will log and track all support interactions, ensuring accurate and timely updates to ticket status and resolution details. This person will troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues within their scope of expertise, escalating more complex issues to appropriate teams. This person will assist users with account-related issues, password resets, and basic access problems. This person will contribute to the development and maintenance of the knowledge base, creating and updating support articles and FAQs. This person will participate in user training sessions, helping to educate users on common procedures and best practices. This person will collect and report on user feedback to help improve support processes and identify recurring issues. This person will stay current with supported systems and applications to provide accurate and efficient support.

Requirements

  • SECRET Security Clearance Required
  • CND, GFACT, GSEC, or Security+ cerification (for Junior / Journeyman roles)
  • SecurityX / CASP+ ,CCNP Security, CISA, FITSP-O, GICSP, or SSCP certification (for Senior role)
  • We are actively seeking multiple levels:
    • Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
    • Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
    • Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
  • Professional proficiency in English is required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.


Work Environment:
  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.


Physical Demands:
  • While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
  • Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Travel:
  • Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.


Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply.

  • Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
  • Salary estimates for this job range from $67,000 - $117,000.

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