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Help Desk/Desktop 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.
$50,084 / year median in Illinois
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for incoming technical issues, providing attentive and responsive support to end users.
- Troubleshoot desktop, software, and basic application problems within a Microsoft environment, resolving issues directly or escalating when needed.
- Manage and update support tickets accurately to ensure clear communication, proper tracking, and timely follow-up.
- Install, configure, and support standard software and workstation tools for employees across the organization.
- Maintain documentation related to common issues, support procedures, and technical inventory to improve service consistency.
- Oversee asset availability and communicate with leadership when equipment or supplies need replenishment.
- Provide initial support for business applications, including low-level troubleshooting for tools such as Business Central.
- Assist with device and endpoint management activities, including work involving Active Directory and Windows 10 systems.
- Contribute to mobile and endpoint administration efforts where Intune knowledge can support the team's broader IT operations.