Help Desk Technician I
Xtreme Solutions · Help Desk Technician (Level 1) ·
- Category
- Support
- Salary
- USD 45,000 – 55,000 / year
Level 1 Help Desk Technician at Xtreme Solutions, an MSP/MSSP in Atlanta, GA, acting as the first point of contact for customer IT and security issues — troubleshooting Microsoft 365, accounts/MFA, devices, VPN, and basic security alerts, while documenting tickets and escalating to L2/L3. Onsite, Mon–Fri 9–5, $45k–$55k.
Company: Xtreme Solutions Inc (XSI)
Service Model: Managed Service Provider (MSP) / Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)
Location: 2859 Paces Ferry Rd. SE. Atlanta, GA 30339
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (Flexibility with customer’s needs)
Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
The Level 1 Help Desk Technician serves as the frontline of technical and cybersecurity support for Xtreme Solutions Inc’s MSP/MSSP customers. This role is responsible for initial intake, triage, troubleshooting, and resolution of common IT and security-related issues while ensuring incidents are properly documented, escalated, and resolved in accordance with XSI policies, service level agreements (SLAs), and security standards.
This position plays a critical role in maintaining customer satisfaction, protecting customer environments, and supporting XSI’s proactive, security-first service delivery model.
Key Responsibilities
Help Desk & Technical Support
- Serve as the first point of contact for customer support requests via ticketing system, phone, and email.
- Troubleshoot and resolve Level 1 issues related to:
- User accounts, passwords, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Email and collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365)
- Workstations, laptops, and mobile devices
- Printers, VPN access, and basic network connectivity
- Provide remote support using XSI-approved RMM and remote access tools.
- Follow documented runbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and security guidelines.
MSP Service Delivery
- Create, update, and manage support tickets with accurate documentation, actions taken, and resolution details.
- Escalate unresolved or complex issues to Level 2 or Level 3 engineers following established escalation procedures.
- Assist with user onboarding and offboarding, including device setup, access provisioning, and account deactivation.
- Support routine maintenance tasks such as patching, endpoint health checks, and system monitoring.
MSSP & Security Support
- Respond to basic security alerts and events in accordance with XSI security procedures.
- Assist with account lockouts, suspicious login activity, and endpoint security notifications.
- Perform identity verification prior to making any access, account, or security-related changes.
- Follow incident response and escalation protocols for suspected security incidents or insider threats.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate documentation of customer environments, configurations, and recurring issues.
- Adhere to XSI security policies, access controls, and least-privilege principles.
- Support customer compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, CMMC, HIPAA, CJIS, or other regulatory frameworks) as applicable.
Customer Service
- Deliver professional, clear, and courteous communication to customers at all times.
- Set appropriate expectations regarding issue resolution and escalation timelines.
- Represent XSI’s values of accountability, security, and technical excellence.