
IT Operations Analyst
Posted 3 days ago

Posted 3 days ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.
• Take charge of the intake, prioritization, and resolution of IT service requests through the ticketing system, email, and Teams.
• Oversee workload in accordance with defined service levels and business priorities.
• Address technical issues related to identity, collaboration platforms, and endpoint devices.
• Detect recurring issues and contribute to process enhancements and sustainable solutions.
• Work in partnership with the internal IT team and external MSP partners to maintain service continuity.
• Deliver advanced operational support for Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Handle SharePoint and OneDrive access requests, permissions, file access, sharing, and synchronization issues.
• Foster the adoption and effective use of collaboration tools while assisting with governance standards.
• Manage onboarding processes: provision accounts, assign licenses, configure and ship laptops, coordinate delivery and readiness, and provide initial login, MFA, and environment setup support.
• Execute offboarding procedures: disable accounts, revoke access, coordinate device return, tracking, and disposal.
• Oversee endpoint lifecycle by building, configuring, deploying, refreshing, and troubleshooting laptops.
• Support enrollment of Intune-managed devices, compliance, policy alignment, and issue resolution.
• Maintain documentation of tickets, root cause analysis, resolution details, processes, SOPs, end-user documentation, and knowledge base articles.
• Streamline onboarding, device provisioning, and support workflows.
• Enforce MFA, identity verification, secure account management, least-privilege access, and compliance processes.
• Identify and escalate phishing attempts, suspicious activities, and other security concerns.
• 3–5 years of experience in IT support, IT operations, or endpoint management.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint).
• Proficient in Windows 11 endpoint management and troubleshooting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Entra ID (Azure AD) user and access management.
• Experience with device provisioning, imaging, and logistics for shipping.
• Familiarity with working in a ticketing system and SLA-driven environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and modern device management is preferred.
• Background in supporting distributed/remote work environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of SharePoint permissions and governance models is preferred.
• Exposure to endpoint security and identity security tools, including Defender and Conditional Access, is preferred.
• An ownership mindset with a strong sense of operational accountability.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and achieve consistent outcomes.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to processes.
• Proactive in problem-solving and striving for continuous improvement.
• A collaborative team player with sound judgment in escalation matters.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
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