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<p>At Lightspeed Systems, we help K–12 schools create safer, more effective digital learning environments. Our solutions empower IT teams, administrators, and educators to protect students, manage technology, and gain meaningful visibility into their digital ecosystems.</p>
<p>We’re looking for a Technical Support Specialist who is passionate about technology, problem-solving, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted resource for customers, helping them troubleshoot issues, configure products, and maximize the value of their Lightspeed solutions.</p>
<p>As a <strong>Technical Support Specialist</strong>, you will provide front-line technical support across Lightspeed’s product suite. You’ll work directly with customers to diagnose issues, guide product configuration, and collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to resolve complex challenges.</p>
<p>This role combines technical troubleshooting, customer service, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced SaaS environment.</p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">NOTE: This is a hybrid role </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">located</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> in South Austin (near Dripping Springs). Sponsorship is not available for this position. </span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Provide technical support to customers through phone, email, chat, and other support channels.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot software, device, networking, and configuration-related issues across Lightspeed products.</li>
<li>Communicate proactively with customers regarding issue status, solutions, and best practices.</li>
<li>Assist customers with product setup, configuration, integrations, and ongoing usage.</li>
<li>Document, prioritize, and escalate product issues when necessary.</li>
<li>Monitor support queues and ensure timely resolution of customer requests in accordance with service level agreements.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to identify trends, recurring issues, and product improvement opportunities.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate case documentation and troubleshooting records.</li>
<li>Test and validate fixes, configurations, and product updates as needed.</li>
<li>Stay current on Lightspeed products, operating systems, networking concepts, and industry technologies.</li>
<li>Contribute to knowledge base articles and internal documentation.</li>
<li>Support team initiatives and additional projects as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.</li>
<li>6+ months of technical support, help desk, or customer support experience.</li>
<li>Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Windows and macOS operating systems.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional service.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to problem solving.</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">ABOUT US</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">With more than 25 years of serving education, Lightspeed Systems delivers the most in-depth visibility and control to power exceptional schools where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized. Purpose-built for school networks and devices, Lightspeed’s cloud-managed solutions include the most effective web filtering, student safety monitoring, classroom management, device management, and data analytics software available. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a European office in London, UK, Lightspeed serves over 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries, utilizing 15 million devices. Learn more at </span><a href="http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/"><span data-contrast="none">www.lightspeedsystems.com</span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p>We love our employees, and we show it. Our benefits and perks are built to support your overall wellbeing—at work and beyond. Offerings vary by country.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ABOUT OUR ATX HQ</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">If your role includes spending time onsite, you will LOVE being at the ranch. Our uniquely Lightspeed (and totally Texas) corporate headquarters has everything Lightspeeders need to get the job done – and a whole lot more.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Snacks galore and a private chef serving up lunch Tuesday through Thursday every week</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Pet-friendly office environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A golf simulator, go-carts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and MORE fun</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">All within 31 sprawling acres of Live Oak trees that foster a natural habitat for local wildlife. It is not uncommon to be greeted daily by whitetail deer. (Maybe it wants to join your meeting?)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><em>Lightspeed Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristic.</em></span></p></div>
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