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User Support Analyst
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What they do
A Help Desk Technician or Analyst provides technical support to computer users. Handles customer inquiries and works to resolve technical issues with computer hardware, software or networks. Provides customer support by phone, email, live chat or with screen sharing. May refer customers with complex system or application problems for more advanced technical support. Tracks help requests using a ticketing system.
$57,740 / year median in California
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years software and hardware experience in a team-oriented IT structure. Experience with various models of desktops/laptops/iPad/iPhone/MAC, HP, Canon and Xerox printers, installing, moving and configuring computer and telephone hardware is preferred. Must have advanced knowledge and experience troubleshooting MS Office 365 Suite, Windows 11 in a wired/wireless network environment, Active Directory, NetDocuments or other document management system, Intapp Time, internet, intranet, telephone, voicemail/Cisco Systems/Cisco IP Phones, Extension Mobility, email, and proprietary applications. Prefer experience with setting up videoconferences, understanding video bridging, and technical-level understanding of collaboration technologies, such as Zoom and Teams. Prefer experience with delivering presentations, public speaking, or training classes. Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM, Citrix XenApp, Microsoft Terminal Services, VMware Horizon, and other remote access technologies are preferred. Microsoft Windows Defender, GlobalProtect, and other personal firewall software experience is preferred. Experience with using help desk ticketing systems is preferred. Microsoft A+ certification is a plus. A four-year degree or equivalent preferred Successful candidates will also possess the following: Exceptional customer service and solution focus Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong work ethic, attention to detail and punctuality Creativity and an ability to collaborate with others effective collaboration skills. A sense of urgency for incident resolution An ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. The ability to work under minimal local supervision, independently, and as a member of a project team. Experience communicating with senior or executive-level managers. An ability to adjust the work schedule as needed for on-call support or overtime.Benefits
- Dental Insurance