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Service Desk Specialist- Executive Support

Astreya
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

The Role:

The Executive Desktop Support Specialist will provide dedicated, high-touch technical support to our client’s C-suite and senior leadership team. This is a high-visibility role requiring a unique blend of technical mastery, elite communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under intense pressure. You will be the primary point of contact for all executive technology needs, ensuring seamless digital experiences whether they are in the boardroom, traveling, or working remotely.



Scope

  • Strategic Resolution: Uses professional concepts and organizational objectives to resolve high-stakes issues in creative, effective, and non-disruptive ways
  • Complex Analysis: Addresses intricate technical challenges where downtime has significant business impact, requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors and immediate mitigation


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Your Roles and Responsibilities

  • White Glove Support: Provide end-to-end concierge technical support for senior executives, prioritizing their requests to ensure zero productivity loss
  • Proactive Maintenance: Conduct regular "health checks" on executive hardware, software, and home office setups to identify and resolve issues before they are reported
  • Event & Boardroom Readiness: Oversee technical setups for high-stakes meetings, board presentations, and earnings calls, providing "on-call" presence to ensure flawless execution of AV and connectivity
  • Elite Documentation: Maintain rigorous updates within the ticketing system while ensuring the executive experience remains personal and frictionless; managing the "paperwork" behind the scenes
  • Lifecycle Management: Expedite the procurement, imaging, and deployment of premium hardware, ensuring a seamless transition and "out-of-box" readiness for all executive devices
  • Mobile & Remote Security: Support secure access to corporate networks, VPNs, and proprietary applications across various mobile platforms (iOS/Android) and remote environments, maintaining the highest security posture
  • Discreet Escalation: Act as the primary liaison between leadership and the broader IT organization, managing escalations with diplomacy and urgency


Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) and 8 years of IT experience, with at least 3 years specifically supporting VIP or Executive-level clientele
  • Communication Mastery: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical leaders concisely
  • Professional Discretion: Proven ability to handle confidential information and sensitive environments with total integrity
  • Technical Versatility: Deep expertise in macOS/Windows environments, mobile device management (MDM), high-end AV equipment, and home networking/IoT security
  • Composure: A "steady hand" approach—the ability to troubleshoot and resolve critical technical failures while in the presence of senior leadership


Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications such as ACSP (Apple Certified Support Professional) or Microsoft Role-Based Certifications
  • Experience with high-end conferencing platforms (Zoom Rooms, Webex Board, Microsoft Teams Rooms)
  • Experience in high-growth tech environments or financial services

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

  • Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
  • Dental provided through UHC
  • Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
  • Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
  • Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
  • Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
  • Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Days
  • 401k Plan
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
  • Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law

Salary : $40 - $43

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