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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.
$50,006 / year median in Michigan
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Deliver hands-on and remote support for desktop, laptop, and peripheral issues, ensuring users can work effectively with minimal disruption.
- Troubleshoot problems involving Windows systems, Microsoft 365 applications, and everyday end-user technology needs.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access requests across Active Directory and Azure Active Directory environments.
- Support collaboration and file-sharing tools such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams by resolving access, sync, and usability issues.
- Diagnose and address printer-related incidents, including connectivity, configuration, and general hardware support.
- Prepare and deploy laptops using imaging tools such as SmartDeploy while maintaining device readiness for new and existing employees.
- Track, update, and resolve service desk tickets with clear documentation, timely follow-through, and a customer-focused approach.
- Provide effective support to employees at all levels, including executive users, while communicating technical information in an easy-to-understand way.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance