Help Desk & Security Support Technician (Night Shift)

NOVO

  • Plano, Texas
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote

    Highlights

    The Help Desk & Security Support Technician (Overnight Shift) provides after‑hours technical support and security monitoring and remediation for our customers and internal systems, with a primary focus on supporting international end users and responding to security‑related alerts across global time zones. The position is critical to maintaining 24/7 customer support, system availability, and cybersecurity posture, with an increased emphasis on incident monitoring, containment, documentation, and timely escalation during overnight hours.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPlano, Texas (
    Remote
    )

    Description

    Position Summary
    The Help Desk & Security Support Technician (Overnight Shift) provides after‑hours technical support and security monitoring and remediation for our customers and internal systems, with a primary focus on supporting international end users and responding to security‑related alerts across global time zones. This role serves as a key overnight support resource, independently handling help desk requests and security incidents to ensure continuous service coverage. The position is critical to maintaining 24/7 customer support, system availability, and cybersecurity posture, with an increased emphasis on incident monitoring, containment, documentation, and timely escalation during overnight hours.

    Position Shift Hours: 10 PM – 7 AM

    Roles & Responsibilities
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    End‑User & After‑Hours Support
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for help desk tickets received during overnight hours.
    • Provide phone and ticket‑based support for end users experiencing issues with:
    • Workstations, laptops, mobile devices, and printers
    • Core business applications
    • Microsoft 365 services including email, Microsoft Teams, and collaboration tools
    • Research, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues independently when possible.
    • Clearly document all troubleshooting steps, actions taken, and outcomes within the help desk ticketing system to support seamless hand off to daytime teams.
    • Communicate professionally and effectively with users, customers, and internal teams during after‑hours incidents.

     

    Security Monitoring & Incident Response
    • Monitor and respond to security‑related alerts and tickets during overnight hours, including:
    • Phishing and suspicious email reports
    • Suspected account compromise
    • Endpoint and device security alerts
    • MFA and authentication‑related issues
    • Perform initial investigation and containment actions such as:
    • Account lockouts and password resets
    • MFA resets or enforcement
    • Device isolation or access restriction, as directed by run books
    • Escalate confirmed or high‑risk security incidents in accordance with established incident response and escalation procedures.
    • Maintain heightened security awareness during off‑hours, when risk and response time are critical.

     

    Operational Ownership
    • Independently manage workload and prioritize tickets with minimal supervision during overnight shifts.
    • Follow documented run books, standard operating procedures, and escalation paths.
    • Contribute detailed incident notes, summaries, and recommendations for follow‑up by engineering or security teams.
    • Assist with user onboarding, offboarding, and emergency access requests that occur outside normal business hours.


    Requirements

    Required Qualifications
    • High school diploma required; additional technical education preferred.
    • 3+ years of experience in an IT help desk, tech support, or similar role with the ability to troubleshoot all aspects of computer components.
    • Experience supporting Microsoft, Apple and Android environments and Microsoft 365/Azure services.
    • Working knowledge of identity and access concepts, including passwords, MFA, and account security.
    • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during overnight hours.
    • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
    • Professional, calm demeanor when responding to after‑hours incidents.


    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience handling security‑related incidents such as phishing, malware, or account compromise.
    • Familiarity with Microsoft security tooling, including Microsoft Defender, email security platforms, or endpoint protection solutions.
    • Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID.
    • Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Security+, or Microsoft certifications are a plus.


    Benefits

    What NOVO Offers
    • Health Insurance
    • PTO and Holiday Pay
    • Bonus Program
    • Opportunity for growth
    • Remote Work Opportunity


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