Help Desk Support/Technical Support - Remote

Help Desk Analyst

6 month contract

The IT Help Desk Technician is responsible for providing timely, courteous, and effective technical support to in-person and remote end-users across the organization. This role supports the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of computer hardware, software, peripherals, mobile devices, and user access issues. The IT Help Desk Technician serves as a first point of contact for technical support, resolves routine and moderately complex issues, escalates more advanced problems when appropriate, and documents all incidents and resolutions in the help desk ticketing system. This position also assists with workstation deployments, user account support, and technology setup to ensure employees have the tools and access needed to perform their jobs successfully.

Respond to technical support requests via phone, email, ticketing system, in person, or remote support tools

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, printer, mobile device, network connectivity, access, and basic system issues for end-users

Provide technical assistance and guidance to end-users with an appropriate level of detail and professionalism

Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software

Install, configure, maintain, and support desktop and laptop computers, monitors, printers, phones, peripherals, and related technology equipment

Assist with onboarding and offboarding technology needs, including preparing workstations, and supporting user account access

Support password resets, user account issues, permissions, and basic Active Directory/Azure account administration

Document incidents, troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and equipment assignments accurately in the help desk ticketing system

Escalate unresolved or complex technical issues to the appropriate IT support level or team and follow through to resolution as needed

Perform routine software installations, updates, patches, and basic system maintenance

Support conference room technology, audio/visual equipment, and other end-user technology needs as assigned

Work Experience: 1+ years of help desk, desktop support, technical support, or closely related IT support experience

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Strong knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and common business software applications

Experience troubleshooting Windows-based computers, printers, peripherals, and basic network connectivity issues

Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and user support

Additional Skills/Notes: Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users

Additional Skills/Notes: Ability to maintain professionalism, patience, and confidentiality when handling support issues

Work Experience: 2+ years of experience in a help desk, desktop support, or end-user support role

Work Experience: Experience supporting remote users in a multi-site environment

Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

CompTIA A+ certification or similar entry-level IT certification

Microsoft, Azure, or help desk-related certifications

Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Azure/Entra user account support, password resets, and access management

Experience with ticketing systems such as GoTo Assist, Jira Service Management, ServiceNow, Zendesk, or similar platforms

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic networking concepts, VPN connectivity, mobile device support, and printer troubleshooting

Additional Skills/Notes: Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users

Additional Skills/Notes: Ability to maintain professionalism, patience, and confidentiality when handling support issues

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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