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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:
- Lead workstation replacement and deployment activities, ensuring employees receive properly prepared devices with minimal interruption to their work.
- Build, image, configure, and provision Windows endpoints for new deployments, refresh cycles, and reissued equipment.
- Transfer, verify, and safeguard user files during device changes, including support for cloud storage solutions such as OneDrive.
- Assist with cloud identity and endpoint administration efforts, including device enrollment and configuration through modern management platforms.
- Provide onsite and remote technical support during rollout events, resolving hardware, software, and access issues in a timely manner.
- Help end users navigate updated productivity applications, authentication methods, and collaboration tools through clear guidance and practical instruction.
- Investigate and resolve migration-related problems affecting desktops, applications, profiles, and connectivity after deployment activities are completed.
- Maintain accurate records of deployment progress, support actions, and validation steps to promote consistency and data integrity throughout the project.