IT Support Technician
CloudCover
- Location
- Onsite (San Francisco, California)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the Role
CloudCover is a global IT service provider specializing in third-party maintenance and IT lifecycle management. This role supports a biotech client's Mac-first environment, delivering high-touch, white-glove IT support and managing end-user issues in a high-visibility setting.
Skills
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About CloudCover
CloudCover is a global IT service provider specializing in third-party maintenance (TPM) and IT lifecycle management. Backed by in-house L1–L3 engineers, OEM subject-matter experts, and a global field service network, CloudCover helps partners and their customers simplify complex infrastructure operations. Its CoverIT™ platform unifies third-party maintenance, professional and managed services, monitoring, contracts, assets, and ticketing into a single operating model across desktop and data center environments, while MonitorIT™ adds AI-enabled proactive monitoring. A SOC 2–certified organization with 24/7 global support, CloudCover enables partners to deliver white-labeled, enterprise-grade services that reduce cost, improve uptime, and drive predictable recurring revenue. For more information, visit cloudcover.it.
Job Description: CloudCover has a customer seeking an IT Support Technician for a minimum 6 month 100% onsite position located in South San Francisco CA. This is an 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday position with the possibility of extensions. No sponsorships available for this position.
- Manage daily IT support ticket queue and respond to end-user issues in a timely, customer-focused manner
- Provide onboarding and offboarding support for employees
- Deliver desktop support in a Mac-first environment
- Administer and support macOS devices using MDM tools
- Troubleshoot and support mixed environments including:
- macOS (primary)
- Google Workspace (primary collaboration platform)
- Windows / Active Directory (secondary environment)
- Microsoft 365 (Office, SharePoint, Azure, VDI – limited footprint)
- Deliver high-touch, white-glove IT support with strong communication and service standards
- Support a highly visible ticketing environment where IT interactions are transparent across the organization
Tools & Technologies
- ITSM / Ticketing: Jira (Slack-based IT support channel auto-generates tickets)
- Security / Endpoint Tools: CrowdStrike and related enterprise security tooling
- Collaboration Platforms:
- Google Workspace (primary)
- Microsoft 365 (limited use)
- AI Tools in Use (enterprise-enabled):
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
Environment Overview
This organization operates as a biotech / tech-bio hybrid, combining life sciences research with advanced automation and software engineering.
- ~40% of workforce consists of senior-level developers
- Heavy use of automation, machine learning, and robotics in lab environments
- Integration between IT systems and laboratory instrumentation/software
- Highly transparent support model where IT communication channels are visible across leadership
- The culture emphasizes:
- Strong customer service orientation
- Fast response times and accountability
- High visibility of IT performance and ticket handling
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in desktop support or IT support roles
- Strong background in end-user support and ticketing systems
- Experience supporting Mac environments strongly preferred
- Prior experience in biotech, life sciences, or regulated environments (strongly preferred / ideal)
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to operate in a high-visibility, high-accountability support structure