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IT Support Specialist jobs in Philadelphia, PA
IT support specialists are the first call when technology breaks — diagnosing hardware, software, and account issues, and keeping employees productive. A common entry point into IT careers.
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innovation with a collaborative culture. This company is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to join its Platform Services team, supporting the compute and storage infrastructure that powers a global trading environme…
Job Description Enter Job Description Here Job Responsibilities Enter Job Responsibilities Here Qualifications Enter Job Qualifications Here Education About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose…
$125k - $135k
Health Information Technology Specialist Do you have a passion for harnessing technology... ...Health Information Technology Specialists to support an IQVIA pharmaceutical client... ...-user experience In addition, the H…
$90k - $95k
Salary Range: $90,000-$95,000 a year + benefits Job Description :- Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Enterprise IT Network Cisco Switching: Catalyst (L2/L3) Cisco Wireless: WLC, Access Points Firewalls: Cisco Firepow…
Fulltime Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Enterprise IT Network Cisco Switching: Catalyst (L2/L3) Cisco... ...cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes. Manage and support Enterprise IT Network: o Cisco LAN…
$80k - $100k
Everlight Solar is seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Administrator who will design and code functional programs and applications, producing fully functional software applications according to requirements. As a Salesfo…
$50k - $60k
outreach from any other domain (such as smbteam.us or similar), please disregard it and report it to support@ smbteam.com . SMB Team is seeking an IT Support Specialist to bring internal technology support, device lifecy…
mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions. The IT Specialist – Client Group Implementation & Support serves as a hands-on technology resource dedicated to a designa…
$62.8k - $73k
Operations Support Specialist (OS2) Position Description We are seeking an Operations Support Specialist to provide high-level programmatic... ..., and related materials . Maintain and edit all cyber, IT, and cyber workf…
techniques Debug and profile applications with tools like gdb, valgrind, perf, and strace Implement secure coding practices and support audit-readiness for critical systems Integrate GUI applications with enterprise midd…
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What it support specialists earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$28 | $43k–$59k |
| Mid level | $28–$39 | $59k–$81k |
| Senior | $38–$50 | $78k–$103k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Windows and macOS troubleshootingTicketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow)Active Directory / Azure AD basicsHardware setup and repairMicrosoft 365 / Google WorkspaceNetworking basicsPatient, clear communicationDocumentationRemote support tools
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A user says their computer is slow. Walk me through your troubleshooting.
Ask clarifying questions first, then check the obvious in order: resource usage, startup programs, updates, disk health. The structured approach is the answer.
How do you explain a technical fix to a frustrated non-technical user?
Show empathy first, plain language second, and confirmation the user is unblocked. They are hiring your bedside manner as much as your knowledge.
How do you prioritize when multiple tickets come in at once?
Impact and urgency: outages affecting many people before individual inconveniences, with communication to those who wait. Mention using SLAs if you have worked with them.
What do you do when you cannot solve an issue yourself?
Timebox, document what you tried, and escalate with full context. Knowing when to escalate is a strength, not a failure.
A user asks you to bypass a security policy to work faster. What do you say?
Decline kindly, explain the reason, and offer a compliant alternative or escalate the policy question. They are checking your judgment under social pressure.
How do you keep track of recurring issues?
Talk about ticket tagging, knowledge-base articles, and flagging patterns to reduce repeat work. Turning tickets into documentation shows initiative.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For it support specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Include your ticket metrics: volume handled, first-contact resolution rate, or satisfaction scores if tracked.
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List the exact systems supported (Windows 11, macOS, M365, AD) because postings filter on them literally.
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Show knowledge-base or documentation contributions; they signal you reduce future tickets, not just close today's.
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CompTIA A+ or similar certifications materially help at entry level — list in-progress ones too.
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Mention the environment scale (number of users or sites supported) to give your experience context.
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