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Technical Support Specialist jobs in San Jose, CA

Technical support specialists troubleshoot software, hardware, and account issues for customers, working tickets across tiers and documenting fixes for the knowledge base.

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Technical Support Specialist - VoIP & UCaaS

IT Management Corp. dba 101 VOICE · San Jose, CA · Full-time

service. Our customers rely on us to design, implement, and support technology solutions that improve reliability, security,... ...Learn more at ITMC.net. Job Description As a Technical Support Specialist at 101VOICE, yo…

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IT Helpdesk Support Specialist

Halo Industries, Inc. · Santa Clara, CA
$90k - $115k

motivated and detail-oriented IT Helpdesk Support to join our dynamic IT team. This role is responsible for providing first-line technical support to our users, resolving IT... ...offboarding and escalating complex probl…

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IT Support Specialist

Kier & Wright · Santa Clara, CA

effective and forward-thinking. We offer a full range of services to support commercial, industrial, and high-density residential... ...skills. ed. Responsibilities Responding to requests for technical support in a timel…

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Senior Technical Diagnostic Specialist

Intuitive · Santa Clara, CA · Full-time

dimensional visualization to extend surgical technique and precision beyond the limits of the human hand. The Technical Diagnostic Specialist is responsible for supporting Service readiness for all incoming new products…

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IT Help Desk Technician - Night Shift

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII · San Jose, CA · Full-time
$88k - $110k

Helpdesk Technician will be the first point of contact for all IT-related issues, providing prompt, courteous, and effective technical support to internal users. You'll be responsible for diagnosing and resolving hardwar…

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Technical Analyst - Content Management

Eitacies Inc · Santa Clara, CA

Job Description Job Description Skill Sets Niche Skill Experience Preference Technical Writing No 5-10 Years Is Required Technical Product Owner No 5-10 Years Is Required AEM No At least 1 year Nice To Have Content Manag…

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Sr. IT Support Administrator

SiTime Corporation · Santa Clara, CA
$115k - $158k

shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit Job Summary The Senior IT Support Administrator provides advanced technical support and systems administration for end‑user computing environme…

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IT DATA ANALYST/TECHNICIAN

The Rockridge Group · San Jose, CA

collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large sets of data to support business decisions. You will be expected to develop and implement... ...findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. # Technical support :…

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IT TECHNICIAN

The Rockridge Group · San Jose, CA

individuals overcome barriers to employment, build sustainable lives and communities. The IT Technician is responsible for providing technical support for computer systems, hardware, and software. They diagnose and resol…

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IT Systems & Technology Specialist

The Rockridge Group · San Jose, CA

Description Job Description TITLE: IT Systems & Technology Specialist LOCATION: S an Jose , CA Job Summary: We... ...across networking, security systems, hardware/software support, and large-scale technical deployments.…

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What technical support specialists earn in San Jose

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $26–$35 $55k–$72k
Mid level $33–$43 $69k–$90k
Senior $41–$54 $86k–$113k

Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Systematic troubleshootingTicketing systems (Zendesk, Jira)Operating systems (Windows, macOS)Networking basicsLog reading and reproduction stepsKnowledge base writingExplaining tech to non-technical usersSLA and queue managementPatience under pressure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Walk me through how you troubleshoot an issue you have never seen before.

Show method: reproduce, isolate variables, check logs and recent changes, search known issues, then escalate with clean documentation. Method beats memorized fixes.

How do you explain a technical problem to a frustrated non-technical customer?

Give an example of translating jargon into a plain analogy, confirming understanding, and focusing on what happens next rather than internals.

When do you escalate a ticket, and what do you include in the handoff?

Show judgment about time and scope limits, and list a good escalation package: steps to reproduce, environment, logs, and everything already ruled out.

Tell me about a recurring issue you got permanently fixed.

Demonstrate pattern recognition: spotting repeat tickets, gathering evidence for engineering, and the reduction in volume after the fix or KB article.

How do you prioritize when the queue is full and SLAs are at risk?

Mention severity and impact first, quick wins to clear volume, and flagging SLA risk to your lead early instead of silently drowning.

What is your experience with our stack, or the closest thing to it?

Map your real experience honestly to their environment, then show learning speed with an example of a technology you picked up quickly on the job.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For technical support specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Name your technical scope concretely: operating systems, SaaS products, networking, Active Directory, or SQL you have supported.

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Quantify performance: tickets resolved per week, first-contact resolution, CSAT, and SLA compliance.

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List certifications that pass filters, such as CompTIA A+ or Network+, ITIL Foundation, or vendor certs like Microsoft or Apple.

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Show tier progression and trust: tier 2 escalations handled, on-call rotations, or knowledge base articles authored.

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Mention the ticketing and remote-support tools you know, for example Zendesk, ServiceNow, Jira, and TeamViewer.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Help Desk Technician
02 Technical Support Specialist
03 Tier 2/3 Support Engineer
04 Support Team Lead
05 Support Engineering Manager
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