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Help Desk Support Technician
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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.
$56,425 / year median in New Jersey
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support to employees by phone, email, chat, and in person. Troubleshoot Windows desktop and laptop issues. Support Microsoft 365, including: MS Outlook; Microsoft Teams; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); OneDrive; SharePoint; Microsoft 365 User Settings. Assist users with password resets, account access, MFA, and basic authentication issues. Troubleshoot software installation, updates, and application problems. Support printers, scanners, monitors, docking stations, keyboards, mice, and other office technology. Diagnose basic network and connectivity problems, including Wi-Fi and VPN issues. Create, update, and close help desk tickets while documenting troubleshooting steps and resolutions. Set up computers, user accounts, software, and equipment for new employees. Assist employees with general office technology and software questions. Escalate complex hardware, networking, security, or server issues to appropriate IT teams. Maintain a professional and customer-service-oriented approach when assisting users. Follow IT security policies and procedures.Required Skills:
3+ years of experience in Help Desk & Desktop Support. Working knowledge of Windows 10/11. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and OneDrive. Basic understanding of networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, and VPN troubleshooting. Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain technical problems to non-technical users. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Preferred Skills:
Microsoft 365 administration experience. Experience with Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID. Familiarity with document management systems ex:NetDocs Pay:
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Do you have 3+ years of work experience in Help Desk, Desktop Support, Technical Support, or a similar IT role? Do you have experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office? Ability toCommute:
Roseland, NJ 07068 (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Dental Insurance