IT Helpdesk Support I (Fixed term contract) at Bloomreach

Bloomreach is building the world’s premier agentic platform for personalization.We’re revolutionizing how businesses connect with their customers, building and deploying AI agents to personalize the entire customer journey. • We're taking autonomous search mainstream, making product discovery more intuitive and conversational for customers, and more profitable for businesses. • We’re making conversational shopping a reality, connecting every shopper with tailored guidance and product expertise — available on demand, at every touchpoint in their journey. • We're designing the future of autonomous marketing, taking the work out of workflows, and reclaiming the creative, strategic, and customer-first work marketers were always meant to do. And we're building all of that on the intelligence of a single AI engine — Loomi AI — so that personalization isn't only autonomous…it's also consistent.From retail to financial services, hospitality to gaming, businesses use Bloomreach to drive higher growth and lasting loyalty. We power personalization for more than 1,400 global brands, including American Eagle, Sonepar, and Pandora. About the Team The GIST IT Helpdesk is the front line for supporting Bloomreachers with secure, reliable access to our tools, data, and devices. The team manages access to company systems, laptops, and core collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Freshservice, JumpCloud) with a strong focus on access minimization and security best practices. Role Overview As an IT Helpdesk Support (P1), you are an early-career IT professional focused on learning and executing well-defined, foundational support tasks under close guidance. You will: • Handle basic, clearly scoped incidents and service requests via email, chat (Slack), and support tickets (Freshservice), following established runbooks • Support account lifecycle operations (onboarding, offboarding, access changes) across key SaaS tools via JumpCloud and related systems • Contribute to the security and stability of our environment by applying standard procedures for access, device, and account protection Key Responsibilities End-User Support & Ticket Handling • Serve as a first-line point of contact for IT-related issues and requests. • Log, categorize, and prioritize tickets accurately, escalating to senior helpdesk or infrastructure engineers when needed. • Resolve basic / well-defined issues such as: • Password resets and SSO access issues • Standard software install/uninstall requests • Basic troubleshooting for Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and other standard tools • Follow documented troubleshooting steps and escalation procedures consistently, keeping users informed on ticket status. Access Management & Identity • Process standard access requests for company tools following least-privilege and access-minimization principles. • Use JumpCloud and other IAM tooling to: • Provision/deprovision users • Assign/remove application access • Enforce MFA and basic security controls • Validate approvals (manager + application owner) before granting access and document changes in Freshservice. Device & Endpoint Support • Support laptop setup and configuration for new hires (OS configuration, management agent enrollment, security tools, core applications) in line with IT and security standards. • Perform basic endpoint troubleshooting (performance issues, connectivity, common application errors). • Ensure devices stay compliant with security baselines (disk encryption, screen lock, OS patch level) and flag deviations for remediation. Documentation & Knowledge • Follow existing knowledge base articles in Bloomroom – IT Helpdesk and contribute updates for common issues and workflows. • Document resolutions and workarounds clearly in tickets to support future self-service and reduce repeat incidents. • Participate in internal reviews of runbooks and SOPs, suggesting improvements based on recurring issues you see. Collaboration & Security Culture • Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security Operations, and Workplace Experience/People teams on onboarding, offboarding, and tooling changes. • Reinforce security awareness with users (e.g., phishing, account sharing, strong passwords, reporting suspicious activity). • Escalate any suspected security incidents promptly to the SOC or security team as per defined procedures. Required Qualifications & Experience • 0–2 years of experience in an IT Helpdesk, Service Desk, or technical support role in a corporate or MSP environment (internships and part-time roles welcome). • Basic understanding of: • Operating systems (Windows and/or macOS) • Networking fundamentals (Wi-Fi, VPN, basic connectivity troubleshooting) • SaaS concepts and SSO/identity providers • Strong customer service orientation with clear, professional written and verbal communication in English. • Demonstrated ability to follow runbooks and procedures accurately, asking for help when issues are unclear or out of scope. • Proven interest in IT (coursework, certifications, labs, side projects, or prior support experience). Preferred Qualifications • Exposure to or interest in: • Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and other modern collaboration tools • Ticketing tools such as Freshservice, Zendesk, or ServiceNow • Identity and access management solutions (e.g., JumpCloud, Okta, Azure AD SSO) • Basic awareness of information security concepts (least privilege, MFA, phishing, secure handling of data). • Entry-level certifications a plus (e.g., CompTIA A+, ITF+, Google IT Support, or similar). More things you'll like about Bloomreach: Culture: • A great deal of freedom and trust. At Bloomreach we don’t clock in and out, and we have neither corporate rules nor long approval processes. This freedom goes hand in hand with responsibility. We are interested in results from day one. • We have defined our 5 values and the 10 underlying key behaviors that we strongly believe in. We can only succeed if everyone lives these behaviors day to day. We've embedded them in our processes like recruitment, onboarding, feedback, personal development, performance review and internal communication. • We believe in flexible working hours to accommodate your working style. • We work virtual-first with several Bloomreach Hubs available across three continents. • We organize company events to experience the global spirit of the company and get excited about what's ahead. • We encourage and support our employees to engage in volunteering activities - every Bloomreacher can take 5 paid days off to volunteer*. • The Bloomreach Glassdoor page elaborates on our stellar 4.4/5 rating. The Bloomreach Comparably page Culture score is even higher at 4.9/5 Personal Development: • We have a People Development Program -- participating in personal development workshops on various topics run by experts from inside the company. We are continuously developing & updating competency maps for select functions. • Our resident communication coach Ivo Večeřa is available to help navigate work-related communications & decision-making challenges.* • Our managers are strongly encouraged to participate in the Leader Development Program to develop in the areas we consider essential for any leader. The program includes regular comprehensive feedback, consultations with a coach and follow-up check-ins. • Bloomreachers utilize the $1,500 professional education budget on an annual basis to purchase education products (books, courses, certifications, etc.)* Well-being: • The Employee Assistance Program -- with counselors -- is available for non-work-related challenges.* • Subscription to Calm - sleep and meditation app.* • We organize ‘DisConnect’ days where Bloomreachers globally enjoy one additional day off each quarter, allowing us to unwind together and focus on activities away from the screen with our loved ones. • We facilitate sports, yoga, and meditation opportunities for each other. • Extended parental leave up to 26 calendar weeks for Primary Caregivers.* Compensation: • Restricted Stock Units or Stock Options are granted depending on a team member’s role, seniority, and location.* • Everyone gets to participate in the company's success through the company performance bonus.* • We offer an employee referral bonus of up to $3,000 paid out immediately after the new hire starts. • We reward & celebrate work anniversaries -- Bloomversaries!* (*Subject to employment type. Interns are exempt from marked benefits, usually for the first 6 months.) Excited? Join us and transform the future of commerce experiences! If this position doesn't suit you, but you know someone who might be a great fit, share it - we will be very grateful! Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of Bloomreach are considered property of Bloomreach and are not subject to payment of agency fees. #LI-Remote