Similarweb
Technology
HelpdeskSpecialist
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“Helpdesk Specialist at Similarweb. Skills: IT Help Desk, Technical Support, System Administration. Act as first point of contact. Provide hands-on and remote support”
Industry & Context.
Problem solver; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 year of experience in technical or IT support role, Basic familiarity with macOS and/or Windows troubleshooting
Nice to Have
Exposure to Google Workspace, Okta or other identity tools, Exposure to MDM solutions (Jamf, Kandji, Intune, etc.), Basic scripting curiosity (Bash, PowerShell, or Python), Entry-level certifications (CompTIA A+ or Google Workspace Administrator), Progress toward entry-level certifications
What You'll Do.
Act as first point of contact
Provide hands-on and remote support
Learn to troubleshoot across core application stack
Assist with setting up meeting rooms
and deploy new laptops
Support employee lifecycle
Maintain IT asset inventory
Shadow IT Engineers and System Administrators
Build knowledge through mentorship
Contribute to internal Knowledge Base
Identify process improvements
Bring automation ideas to team
Pursue relevant certifications
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with IT Engineers; Work with IT Operations Team; Shoulder-to-shoulder with experienced IT Engineers; Work with System Administrators
Communication Scope
Customer-first mindset
Full Job Description
At Similarweb, we are revolutionizing the way businesses interact with the digital world by revealing to them everything that happens online. Our unique data and solutions empower thousands of customers globally, including industry giants like Google, eBay, and Adidas, to make game-changing decisions that drive their digital strategies. In 2021, we went public on the New York Stock Exchange, and we continue to reach new heights! Come work alongside Similarwebbers across the globe who are bright, curious, practical and good people. Why this role is important at Similarweb: At Similarweb, our global workforce is our greatest engine of innovation, and the IT Help Desk is the team that keeps that engine running at peak performance. We aren’t looking for “ticket takers”—we are seeking exceptionally skilled IT engineers to help build a dynamic support team. You’ll work closely with IT Engineers and the IT Operations Team to provide efficient, customer-focused support across a wide range of tools, including Google Workspace, Okta, and endpoint management platforms. This role will be critical in supporting our company-wide ‘AI in Motion’ initiative. The IT Helpdesk is responsible for enabling and governing the use of core AI tools like Gemini (for personal productivity in Google Workspace), ChatGPT, Base44, and Claude, while ensuring agent identity and security are managed through platforms like Okta’s identity framework. This is a great opportunity for a tech-savvy problem solver who enjoys troubleshooting, learning new technologies, and contributing to process improvements in a dynamic SaaS environment. About this placement: This is a student / junior placement designed for someone at the very start of their IT career who is hungry to learn and ready to grow. You don’t need years of experience—you need curiosity, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for technology. We will invest in you. Over the course of the placement, you’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with experie
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