IT Helpdesk Engineer

Job Title: IT Helpdesk Engineer 

Department: Technology  

Experience: 3-6 years

Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00-5:00PM PT

Work location: Irvine, CA (1-2 days per week. The remaining workdays may be spent working remotely) 

About Genea: 

As leaders in property technology, Genea provides cloud-based physical security, submeter billing and on-demand HVAC solutions to over 1 million users across 39 countries. But Genea is more than just a workplace. We’re a mission-driven team that collaborates, innovates, and engineers the proptech solutions of tomorrow to solve the challenges of today. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment of teamwork, transparency and authenticity, where you can be yourself. But don’t take our word for it. Genea has been recognized as a Top Workplace in 2021-2026, with a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor. Our team members love our competitive benefits including 401k matching; PTO; 100% paid parental leave; 100% paid employee health, dental and vision benefits; remote work options; and an award-winning workplace culture. 

Job Overview:

The IT Helpdesk Engineer is responsible for following and supporting IT policies and providing comprehensive technical support to end users. This role involves assisting employees with a wide range of IT needs, ensuring smooth and efficient use of technology resources. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of IT systems, including software, hardware, and networks, and the ability to diagnose and resolve both routine and complex issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to effectively support users and ensure adherence to IT best practices. This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• User Support & Troubleshooting: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve user system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Onboarding/Offboarding: Manage onboarding and offboarding workflows globally, ensuring seamless access and account setup.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendor contacts to resolve technical problems related to third-party equipment and software.
• System Administration: Administer Microsoft 365 and manage Microsoft Entra ID integration, including automated provisioning and de-provisioning (SCIM) and SSO (SAML).
• Asset Management: Maintain asset inventory, software license management, and asset tag auditing.
• Mobile Device Management: Leverage MDM (Mobile Device Management) tools to streamline user experience and ensure secure device usage.
• Network & Infrastructure: Support and troubleshoot consumer and business routers, switches, CCTV, and office access control systems.
• Cloud Management: Manage cloud subscriptions and related IT resources.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain documentation, records, and reports related to assigned systems, service requests, and project status.
• Security Management: Support security measures, including spam filtering, antivirus solutions, and end-user security awareness.
• Process Improvement: Identify recurring issues and help put fixes in place that improve user satisfaction.
• Research & Innovation: Stay current on the company's existing tools and share tips that help users get more out of them.
• AI & Automation: Use the company's existing AI tools and automation platforms to streamline routine helpdesk tasks and IT workflows. Help employees use these tools safely and effectively, and make sure their use follows company policies on security, data privacy and acceptable use.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in an IT support or helpdesk role
• This role requires working from our Irvine, CA office 1-2 days per week. The remaining workdays may be spent in the office or working remotely, depending on business needs and team expectations.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting for Windows and Mac desktops and laptops.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction in person, over the phone, and in documentation.
• Customer service-oriented mindset with a passion for providing support.
• Ability to work well within a team environment, being receptive to feedback and input.
• Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to translate technical terminology into user-friendly language while maintaining confidence in resolving issues.
• Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL best practices.
• Experience working in a ticketing system.
• Experience with MDM tools and basic networking (DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi troubleshooting).
• Working knowledge of AI tools such as Claude, including how to apply them to everyday IT work and how to spot their limits and security risks.

Compensation: $67000 annual base salary

The salary range listed is our best estimate based on the role's requirements and market conditions. The final offer may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. 

In addition, full-time employees are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSA); life insurance; accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; long-term disability (LTD) coverage; paid time off (PTO); and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. 

Genea participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires working in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website.