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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.
$50,165 / year median in Wisconsin
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Deliver day-to-day desktop and help desk support by diagnosing technical issues, resolving user requests, and ensuring a positive support experience.
- Administer and support Microsoft endpoint tools, including Intune, to manage devices, enforce policies, and maintain system health across the environment.
- Coordinate and execute software deployments through Intune, confirming successful installation and addressing issues that arise during rollout.
- Perform Windows patching activities, monitor update compliance, and assist with efforts to modernize and improve patch management processes.
- Support Active Directory administration tasks such as user access updates, device-related changes, and basic directory maintenance.
- Manage service requests and incident documentation within ServiceNow, keeping tickets current and communicating progress clearly to stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate device and asset records through inventory management practices, including endpoint cleanup and lifecycle tracking.
- Assist with endpoint privilege management initiatives by supporting approved software access workflows and helping enforce secure installation standards.