IT User Support Analyst

A global law firm has an immediate opening for a User Support Analyst in the Houston office. With approximately 850 lawyers on three continents, more than 80 practice and industry service areas, and strong cultural ties to its 17 locations, our client is a global law firm with a local feel. At the core, you’ll find a dedication to excellence, a drive to lead and innovate, and a deep sense of civic responsibility. Responsibilities include: Provide second-level support on escalated issues from the Help Desk, ability to elevate problems to Analysts, Programmers, Operations or Engineers when necessary, assisting with information gathering and problem solving of escalated hardware and software support issues. Assist the videoconference team with video and sound checks before meetings, bridging complex multi-location meetings, and provide support for collaboration technologies in the office, such as Zoom and Teams. Assist IT Training Team with conducting new hire training, as necessary. Participate in projects to deploy new technology, such as PC upgrades, and special events, such as server room maintenance. These projects often take place on the weekends or after hours. Image computers, configure IP telephones, move and install printers. Install routine firmware updates on computers and docking stations. Perform asset tagging and hardware inventory maintenance, including the preparation of loaning of computer equipment. Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years software and hardware experience in a team-oriented IT structure. Experience with various models of desktops/laptops/iPad/iPhone/MAC, HP, Canon and Xerox printers, installing, moving and configuring computer and telephone hardware is preferred. Must have advanced knowledge and experience troubleshooting MS Office 365 Suite, Windows 11 in a wired/wireless network environment, Active Directory, NetDocuments or other document management system, Intapp Time, internet, intranet, telephone, voicemail/Cisco Systems/Cisco IP Phones, Extension Mobility, email, and proprietary applications. Prefer experience with setting up videoconferences, understanding video bridging, and technical-level understanding of collaboration technologies, such as Zoom and Teams. Prefer experience with delivering presentations, public speaking, or training classes. Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM, Citrix XenApp, Microsoft Terminal Services, VMware Horizon, and other remote access technologies are preferred. Microsoft Windows Defender, GlobalProtect, and other personal firewall software experience is preferred. Experience with using help desk ticketing systems is preferred. Microsoft A+ certification is a plus. A four-year degree or equivalent preferred. Successful candidates will also possess the following: Exceptional customer service and solution focus Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong work ethic, attention to detail and punctuality Creativity and an ability to collaborate with others effective collaboration skills. A sense of urgency for incident resolution An ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. The ability to work under minimal local supervision, independently, and as a member of a project team. Experience communicating with senior or executive-level managers. An ability to adjust the work schedule as needed for on-call support or overtime. #J-18808-Ljbffr Consultative Search Group