Junior IT Support Specialist
SQUAD
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Description
About the team
Our team serves as the primary technical and operational hub, responsible for ensuring the reliability of company technology through expert hardware, software, and network support. We manage the full lifecycle of specialized hardware—from international procurement, customs clearance, and inventory management to seamless internal distribution and onboarding. By integrating hands-on technical troubleshooting with precise logistics and asset administration, we maintain high operational stability and efficiency across the entire company.
About the role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, junior engineer in the field of Systems Administration to join our IT team in Kyiv. The individual will be tasked with providing support for end-users, troubleshooting, solving, and preventing technical issues and working with the rest of our IT team to ensure all technical standards and ongoing compliance with best practices and regulations are met.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical hardware and software incidents, both remotely and in person, to ensure minimal disruption to business operations
- Install, configure, and maintain computer systems, mobile devices, printers, and other peripherals in accordance with company standards
- Manage user accounts, including creation, modification, and deletion, and assign appropriate permissions and access rights across various platforms
- Assist with the IT onboarding process for new hires, ensuring their equipment and accounts are set up and functional from day one
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and user guides to assist staff with common issues
- Escalate complex and unresolved issues to the appropriate senior IT staff or specialised teams
- Perform routine maintenance and system upgrades to ensure the health and security of the IT environment.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in troubleshooting macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems
- Experience with hardware troubleshooting for desktops, laptops, and peripherals
- Basic experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions
- Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM) and ticketing systems
- Basic scripting skills for automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) will be a plus
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and endpoint security tools
- Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi)
- At least an intermediate level of English
We offer multiple benefits that include
- The environment of equal opportunities, a transparent and value-based corporate culture, and an individual approach to each team member
- Competitive salary packages with performance-based annual reviews
- Opportunity to receive a Performance Bonus for your individual achievements and a Loyalty Bonus recognizing your dedication to the company
- 21 paid vacation days per year, paid public holidays according to Ukrainian legislation
- Gig-contract
- Development opportunities like corporate courses, knowledge hubs, and free English classes as well as educational leaves
- Medical insurance is provided from day one. Sick leaves and medical leaves are available
- Free meals, fruits, and snacks when working in the office.
Benefits
- health insurance
- bonus
About this role
This is a junior systems administration role supporting SQUAD's IT operations across the company. You'd handle the full spectrum of end-user technical support—troubleshooting hardware and software issues, setting up computers and mobile devices, managing user accounts and access, and documenting solutions. The role bridges hands-on technical work with operational responsibilities, including IT onboarding for new employees and coordinating with senior staff on complex problems.
The position requires practical experience across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, plus familiarity with hardware troubleshooting, Mobile Device Management tools, and ticketing systems. You should have basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell or Bash), understand networking fundamentals, and know cybersecurity best practices. This role suits someone early in their IT career who wants broad exposure to systems administration and is comfortable working both remotely and on-site troubleshooting.
SQUAD offers competitive compensation with performance and loyalty bonuses, 21 paid vacation days, medical insurance from day one, and professional development through corporate courses and free English classes. The position is remote within Ukraine and based in Kyiv, offered as a contract role.
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