IT Help Desk Analyst Job Description

IT Help Desk Analyst Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a IT Help Desk Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Document all support activities in a ticket tracking database;
  • Moderate Active Directory administration including user account creations;
  • Actively participate in security efforts and remediate endpoints and user accounts that may have been compromised;
  • Opportunity for additional projects and responsibilities to contribute to professional growth;
  • Dispatch service vendors for hardware warranty items as directed by McCarthy procedures;
  • Work within documented SLA’s regarding call backs, escalations, status updates and resolutions;
  • Work closely with other IT Teams to resolve incidents or determine when escalation of a support issue is necessary;
  • Actively monitor regional office and jobsite networks. Identify potential issues and proactively work towards resolution;
  • Assist in developing documentation to improve communication and service delivery;
  • Follow established processes and standards. Identify and propose potential process improvements;
  • Moderate Microsoft Exchange administration including mailbox and calendar creation.

Requirements:

  • Strong time management and organizational skills including the ability to successfully multitask;
  • Desire to work with other IT Teams and the ability to work independently in an efficient and effective manner;
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
  • Experience with video conferencing hardware and software preferred;
  • Motivated to acquire and develop new knowledge and skills;
  • Intermediate knowledge of networking, computer hardware, identity management software and cloud computing required;
  • Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Windows 7/10, and Office 365;
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required;
  • Desire to provide excellent customer service and a positive support experience for customers;
  • Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) software and supporting mobile devices preferred;
  • High level of professionalism;
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in all verbal and written communications;
  • 1+ years of previous help desk experience preferred.