Help Desk Specialist

Help Desk Specialist

Responsible for providing world-class service to our customers in an accurate, efficient, and professional manner. The analyst works in a fast-paced environment providing technical hardware and software support. This position responds to routine and complex customer inquiries via the telephone and email. The primary focus is supporting and troubleshooting hardware and software issues regarding service delivery, installation, deployment, upgrades, outages, component level problems, and other technical issues. Individual must be a customer service focused team player who is able to work independently, organize, multi-task and prioritize task work. Participate in the implementation and operational support of the Customer's enterprise, as well as in the development of Knowledge Base articles when previously unknown hardware/software issues are discovered.

Position works in high call volume Help Desk environment supporting Client's small and medium sized customers and their analysts in providing problem resolution for Client products and services. Position's primary responsibility will be to ensure that customer faults are being worked in a manner that will result in the achievement of customer service level agreements and high customer satisfaction; Responsible for ensuring the customer's entitlement of services to adhere to contract SLAs; Remotely deliver solutions, work through others to dispatch service personnel; Work directly with the customer to understand and/or escalate the problem to the next level. Performs additional troubleshooting activities, escalates problems to the appropriate party, and assists in communicating the solution to the customer. Enhance and develop quality support methods and communication skills through coaching feedback, and other developmental approaches. Assist in the resolution of user and support issues over multiple user sites to ensure timely distribution of knowledge and cause positive impact on user satisfaction. Research, resolve, and respond to recurring and unique questions in a timely manner, in accordance with current standards; Communicate with customers through various means (oral, written) to remotely resolve customer problems. Respond to escalated calls and unusual customer special requests. Anticipate common problems and recognize when to deviate from standard practices. Apply experience and judgment to make decisions within defined options or standard protocols – follow through on issues supporting critical customer accounts. Use tools to remotely access customer equipment to diagnose and resolve customer problem; Document, verify and make appropriate corrections to the incident record and customer profile; Write knowledge articles based on lessons learned in resolving customer issues. Collaborate with team members; Participate in team meetings and activities; Participate in objective and goal setting. Support less experienced colleagues on the team through mentoring, monitoring, direct feedback and knowledge sharing. Apply professional judgment based on the analysis of quantitative data and information.

Basic Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor degree in IT or equivalent experience in a related field required
• Minimum of 3-4 years Help Desk related job experience
• Understanding of Windows 7, 10, Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding LAN and WAN terminology, IP protocols, Ports, VPN connections, Active Directory
• Understanding of Knowledge Base Systems such as QuickBase and Confluence
• Understanding of ticket systems such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or JIRA
• Understanding of hardware troubleshooting including retail peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, scales
• POS deployment
• Computer Information Systems, Network+, Security+, Microsoft or Cisco certification
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Fluent in the use of the English language
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail; Have a strong desire for quality
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work flexible schedule (evenings/weekends)

Preferred Qualifications

• PowerShell
• Understanding of scripting