IT Support L2

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14226, Amherst, NY, USA
In-Office
65K-75K Annually
Junior
Automotive • Retail
The Role
Provides Level 2 escalation support for Windows endpoints, Microsoft 365, networking, Active Directory, Entra ID, servers, and VMware. Administers accounts, access controls, endpoint policies, patches, security tools, and device compliance. Troubleshoots complex hardware, software, identity, file access, and infrastructure issues; performs root cause analysis; automates routine tasks with PowerShell; documents solutions; mentors junior technicians; and manages escalated tickets according to business impact and SLA commitments.
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About the Role

In this role, you'll serve as an escalation point for Tier 1 support, resolving complex issues across Windows endpoints, Microsoft 365, networking, and Active Directory/Entra ID environments. You'll combine hands-on troubleshooting with light systems administration, and you'll help mentor junior technicians and improve our documentation and processes along the way.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as an escalation point for Tier 1, resolving complex hardware, software, and account issues
  • Diagnosing and resolve issues across Windows 11 endpoints, Microsoft 365 services, and networking
  • Administer user accounts, groups, and access controls in Active Directory and Entra ID
  • Deploy and maintain endpoint policies, patches, and security tools via RMM/MDM platforms
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on Windows Server and VMware infrastructure
  • Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement lasting fixes
  • Write and maintain clear knowledge base articles for Tier 1 and end users
  • Prioritize and manage escalated tickets according to business impact and SLA commitments

 

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years in a Level 1/2 IT support role
  • Relevant certifications, e.g., CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, Microsoft 365 Certified, or similar a Plus
  • Dealer Management (CDK, Tekion) Experience a Plus
     
What You'll Need

Windows & Hardware

  • Strong knowledge of Windows 11 configuration and the registry (macOS a plus)
  • Diagnoses boot, profile, driver, BitLocker, printing, application, Outlook, performance, and hardware issues using Event Viewer, Reliability Monitor, Task Manager, Device Manager, Services, and command-line tools

Microsoft 365

  • Troubleshoots Outlook profiles, Autodiscover, Exchange Online mailbox access, shared mailboxes, and distribution groups
  • Supports Teams, OneDrive sync, SharePoint access, and Office activation/licensing

Active Directory / Entra ID

  • Creates and manages users, groups, OUs, and group membership; resolves password and account issues
  • Manage Group Policy, user permissions, and enterprise access controls
  • Troubleshoots hybrid identity, MFA, SSO, Conditional Access outcomes, and Entra sign-in logs

MDM / RMM & Deployment

  • Deploys and troubleshoots policies, applications, updates, antivirus/EDR, and disk encryption using the organization's RMM/MDM tools
  • Manages remote support, device inventory, and compliance reporting

Networking

  • Troubleshoots TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, VLANs, VPNs, routing basics, network-printer connectivity, and remote-site issues
  • Experience with ipconfig, ping, nslookup, tracert, Test-NetConnection, and packet/log evidence rather than guesswork

File Access

  • Distinguish SMB share permissions from NTFS permissions
  • Identifies group-based access, inheritance breaks, explicit deny entries, and effective-access problems

Security

  • Recognizes phishing, malware/EDR alerts, risky sign-ins, MFA failures, local admin exposure, weak permissions, and certificate/encryption issues
  • Escalates potential incidents promptly while preserving evidence

Servers & Virtualization

  • Performs routine checks and troubleshooting for Windows Server services, shares, DNS/DHCP, scheduled tasks, and backups
  • Handles basic VMware VM management, disk capacity monitoring, and service failures

PowerShell

  • Reads and safely modifies basic scripts; collects logs; queries AD/Entra/Exchange information
  • Automates repeatable admin tasks and understands script output and errors

Soft Skills & Process

  • Performs root cause analysis rather than applying temporary fixes
  • Writes clear, step-by-step technical documentation for Tier 1 and end users
  • Strong listening skills
  • Manages ticket lifecycle by prioritizing escalated tickets based on business impact and SLA deadlines

Skills Required

  • 2+ years of experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 IT support role
  • Strong knowledge of Windows 11 configuration and the registry
  • Experience troubleshooting Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Office licensing
  • Experience administering Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy, permissions, MFA, SSO, and Conditional Access
  • Experience deploying and troubleshooting endpoint policies, applications, updates, antivirus or EDR, and disk encryption using RMM or MDM tools
  • Networking troubleshooting knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, VLANs, VPNs, routing basics, and network printers
  • Experience troubleshooting Windows Server services, shares, DNS/DHCP, scheduled tasks, and backups
  • Basic VMware virtual machine management and disk capacity monitoring
  • Ability to read and safely modify basic PowerShell scripts and automate repeatable administrative tasks
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis and create clear technical documentation
  • Strong listening skills and ability to prioritize escalated tickets based on business impact and SLA deadlines
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or Microsoft 365 Certified
  • Dealer management system experience with CDK or Tekion
  • macOS experience
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The Company
800 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Northtown Automotive Companies is one of Western New York's largest automotive groups, growing from a small used car operation into a comprehensive network. They represent brands such as Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Subaru, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and Porsche, providing a complete range of services including new and pre-owned vehicle sales, maintenance, parts, and collision repair in a customer-focused environment.

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