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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.
$51,428 / year median in South Carolina
-14% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Deliver front-line technical support for desktop, laptop, and peripheral issues reported by employees across the site.
- Investigate and resolve Microsoft Windows 11 problems related to performance, access, software functionality, and general usability.
- Manage incoming service desk requests, document work performed, and provide timely updates through the ticketing process.
- Create, modify, and disable user accounts and permissions within Active Directory based on business needs.
- Diagnose routine hardware and software issues and apply practical solutions to restore productivity quickly.
- Set up, configure, and maintain end-user workstations to ensure consistent operation and compliance with support standards.
- Escalate more complex incidents when necessary while coordinating with internal teams to drive issue resolution.
- Assist with technical changes, deployments, or support activities tied to desktop environment updates when required.