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IT Support Specialist
TechnologyYou'll fix printers, reset passwords, and be blamed for every technology problem in the building. Most issues are solved by 'turning it off and on again,' but you still have to walk to someone's desk and do it for them.
Salary Range
Low
$35k
Median
$55k
High
$80k
10-Year Growth
5%
US Workers
914K
Education
CompTIA A+ certification or associate's degree
Environment
indoor
Tools & Technical Skills
- ▸Windows, macOS & Linux administration
- ▸Active Directory & group policy
- ▸Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- ▸Help desk ticketing systems
- ▸Remote desktop & MDM tools
- ▸Hardware troubleshooting & repair
- ▸Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace admin
People & Mindset Skills
- ▸Patience
- ▸Communication
- ▸Problem solving
- ▸Customer service
- ▸Adaptability
- ▸Time management
Learn the skills
Courses and certifications to get you job-ready
Help desk ticketing systems
Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace admin
What you'll actually do
- 01Respond to help desk tickets (the printer is always broken)
- 02Set up new employee laptops and accounts
- 03Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues
- 04Reset passwords for people who forgot them — again
- 05Install and update software across the organization
- 06Maintain inventory of hardware and licenses
- 07Explain that you can't 'just make it faster'
Career Path
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