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Service Desk 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.
$56,425 / year median in New Jersey
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Pay:
$30-$40/Hr What You'll Be Doing Providing local desk-side and white-glove support for executives, staff, conference rooms, and office technology Managing incidents, service requests, and escalations through to resolution Delivering remote support for US and international locations Supporting onboarding, hardware deployment, office moves, and onsite troubleshooting Troubleshooting and supporting Windows, Mac, mobile devices, Microsoft 365, and standard business applications Providing AV Level 1 support (rebooting, meeting assistance, etc.) Documenting all support activity clearly in the ticketing system Monitoring trends in reported issues to identify and flag recurring or chronic problems Escalating issues through the appropriate channels and communicating with end users until resolution What We're Looking For 3+ years of experience on a technical helpdesk or in a network administration role 3+ years supporting and administering Microsoft 365/O365 3+ years of hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting (laptops, desktops, servers, network equipment) 2+ years troubleshooting Windows Server 2016 and later Experience with remote support tools (e.g., Bomgar or similar) Familiarity with Active Directory and Azure AD administration Experience supporting Apple hardware and macOS Experience with enterprise mobile devices Strong customer service skills and professional communication — written and verbal Ability to manage your own workload in a fast-paced environment Nice to Haves Experience with VMware ESX/vSphere Familiarity with firewalls (Cisco, SonicWALL, Meraki) Experience with Citrix, Remote Desktop Services, or VPN solutions Microsoft certifications (MCSE/MCSA) or CompTIA Network+ MSP or client-facing support experience Bachelor's degree in a related field Work Environment This is a fully onsite position based in the Livingston/Chatham, NJ area. Standard business hours apply. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Livingston, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $110.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Livingston,NJ.