Senior IT Support Specialist

Instacart
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RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for technically proficient candidates who manage complex IT systems and thrive in hybrid work arrangements, with a preference for those experienced in supporting large teams and modern tools.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in managing multiple IT platforms and a history of resolving high-volume support tickets efficiently
    — “Resolve 70+ support tickets a week for Instacart employees through our ticketing system and in-person support”
  • Individuals who have worked in tech companies or startups with 1,000+ employees and are comfortable with customer-facing responsibilities
    — “Experience at a tech company or startup of 1,000+ employees”

Things to consider

  • Requires a commitment to in-office work 2 to 3 days per week in Toronto or New York City
    — “in the office 2 to 3 days a week as business needs require (currently 2)”
  • Involves a rotating on-call schedule for weekend P0 support, which adds to the workload and responsibility
    — “Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for weekend P0 support”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with Google Workspace, Okta, and Slack in your resume and interview responses
    — “Hands-on administration experience with Okta, Jira, and Slack”
  • Demonstrate your ability to handle high ticket volumes and maintain high CSAT scores in your application materials
    — “a track record of strong CSAT scores and high ticket volume”
  • Showcase your familiarity with AV systems, particularly Zoom, in your resume and during interviews
    — “Working knowledge of AV systems, including Zoom”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and escalate issues efficiently when needed
    — “Reach full independence within 90 days: self-resolve with minimal escalations”
  • Include examples of teaching others or mentoring in your application to align with the preferred personality trait
    — “You have a friendly personality and love to teach others”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • resolve 70+ support tickets a week
  • support core systems
  • assist with onboarding new hires
Typical background
3+ years of IT support experiencehands-on experience with Google Workspace

Skills & requirements

Required

IT SupportSystem AdministrationTicket ResolutionCustomer ServiceHardware Deployment

Preferred

Experience With JamfExperience With Conductor OneExperience With 1password

Stack & domain

OktaJiraGoogle WorkspaceSlackJamfConductor One1passwordCommunicationTeamworkIT SupportCorporate Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Instacart

We're transforming the grocery industry

At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.

Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

Instacart is a Flex First team

There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.

Overview

Instacart is looking for a Senior IT Support Specialist to join its IT Support team in Toronto or New York City. This person is the go-to technical partner for Instacart employees, resolving issues through the ticketing system and in person, and helping every teammate get back to work quickly and feel supported. This is a hybrid role with a set schedule for days in the office, working alongside a collaborative team of technicians, Corporate Engineering, and HR. It's a great opportunity to work with modern tooling, grow your skills, and have a real impact on the employee experience at Instacart.

About the Job

Resolve 70+ support tickets a week for Instacart employees through our ticketing system and in-person support, while keeping CSAT high.

Reach full independence within 90 days: self-resolve with minimal escalations, escalate efficiently when needed, and handle on-call responsibilities.

Support and administer core systems including Okta, Jira, Google Workspace, Slack, Jamf, Conductor One, and 1Password, and troubleshoot macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS.

Be a point of contact for your office, partnering with IT Support peers, Corporate Engineering, and HR.

Assist with onboarding new hires, including hardware deployment, equipment setup, and SaaS app access through our SSO tool.

Keep office AV equipment, including Zoom-enabled conference rooms, working properly.

Own or contribute to IT projects that help us maintain and scale our environment, and keep our knowledge base and documentation up to date.

Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for weekend P0 support.

Work a Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm local-time schedule, in the office 2 to 3 days a week as business needs require (currently 2).

About You

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of relevant IT support experience.

3+ years supporting macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS.

3+ years of hands-on experience with Google Workspace.

Hands-on administration experience with Okta, Jira, and Slack.

Working knowledge of AV systems, including Zoom.

Comfortable with a rotating weekend on-call schedule for P0 support.

Ability to occasionally lift 40 lbs.

Able to work in our Toronto office 2-3 days a week.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Jamf, Conductor One, and 1Password.

Experience at a tech company or startup of 1,000+ employees.

At least a year in a customer-facing role, such as Apple retail.

A track record of strong CSAT scores and high ticket volume.

You are inclined to Google things you don't know before asking someone.

You have a friendly personality and love to teach others.

#LI-Hybrid

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here. Currently, we are only hiring in the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.

Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.

For Canadian based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.

CAN$91,000—$96,000 CAD

Source: Instacart careers

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