IT Support Specialist

The Role

A typical role for an IT Support Specialist involves installing software on company equipment, setting up computer workspaces for new employees and office spaces, and solving varying technical issues that arise on a day-to-day basis. An IT Support Specialist is critical to the upkeep of the company equipment and keeping an office and/or team up and running. A support specialist may also take on external roles with clients or customers that need help with downloads, troubleshooting, and software account management. 

The Data

Median National Salary*: $50,981
Annual Job Postings*: 230,000+
Expected Job Growth*: +13%

The Skills

– Make data easily accessible to those who need it

-Pay attention to customers’ descriptions of computer problems

– Ask questions to properly diagnose the problem

– Walk customers through the recommended problem-solving steps

– Set up or repair computer equipment and related devices

– Train users to work with new computer hardware or software

– Document changes, revisions and problems

– Provide other team members and managers information