Endpoint Service Desk Analyst

Academia Ltd t/a Smartdesc

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Academia Ltd t/a Smartdesc on a university campus in Cardiff is seeking an onsite Endpoint Service Desk Analyst to directly support students, staff and stakeholders within a managed service across campus.

You will log and triage incidents, resolve routine IT issues, manage tickets through Freshservice, and escalate complex problems to specialist teams while maintaining service levels and delivering a friendly, professional user experience.

Qualifications

Experience in IT Service Desk or IT support roles.
Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 with troubleshooting experience.
Experience using ITSM platforms to log, prioritise and manage tickets.
Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and MFA.
Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line technical support to students, staff and stakeholders.
Log, triage, resolve or escalate incidents and requests.
Log and manage tickets through Freshservice from start to finish.
Support device setup, onboarding, endpoint security and compliance.
Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to maintain a positive user experience.

Skills

IT Service Desk

Windows 10/11

Microsoft 365

ITSM platforms

Microsoft Entra ID

MFA

Endpoint management

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Freshservice

Job description

This is an onsite role based on a university campus in Cardiff, South Wales, giving you the chance to work directly with users and become a valued part of the university support community while staying connected to the wider technical team.

Core hours will align to university service desk requirements, with support during important periods such as teaching, enrolment, examinations and events. You will be joining a role where your work has a visible impact on students, staff and day-to-day campus life.

The Endpoint Service Desk Analyst is responsible for providing first-line technical support to students, staff and stakeholders within the University which is a managed service across five campuses, ensuring incidents and requests are logged, triaged, resolved where possible, or escalated appropriately.

Working as part of the Technical Services team, you will act as a key first point of contact for users, delivering friendly, professional and timely support across common IT issues, service requests, account access, device support, application queries and general troubleshooting. The role works closely with the ServiceDesk Delivery Manager, Technical Team Lead, wider support teams and USW IT stakeholders to maintain a reliable and positive user experience.

The role is expected to balance excellent customer service, effective ticket management, clear communication, accurate documentation and appropriate escalation, while contributing to first contact resolution and agreed service levels.

Amongst other tasks, you will be responsible for:

As aFirst-Line IT Support professional, you’ll be the first point of contact for students, staff and stakeholders, providing friendly, professional and effective technical support.

You’ll manage incidents and service requests throughFreshservice, resolving common Windows, Microsoft 365, account, access, application, connectivity and device issues wherever possible. You’ll take ownership of tickets from start to finish, keeping users informed and escalating more complex issues to specialist teams when required.

You’ll also supportdevice setup and onboarding, endpoint security and compliance, while contributing to knowledge sharing, documentation and continuous service improvement.

This is a varied, user-focused role where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, work collaboratively with experienced IT teams and help improve the overall support experience.

Key Skills

Previous experience inIT Service Desk, IT Support or a similar technical support role.
Strong knowledge ofWindows 10/11 and Microsoft 365, with experience troubleshooting desktop, account, application, access, network and printing issues.
Confident usingITSM/service desk platformsto log, prioritise and manage tickets through to resolution.
Good understanding ofMicrosoft Entra ID, MFA, endpoint management, incident and request management.
Excellenttroubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to follow procedures, make informed decisions and escape appropriately.
Strongcustomer service and communication skills, with a professional and user-focused approach.
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy support environment.
Team-oriented and adaptable, with a willingness to learn, develop technical knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.

Desirable:Experience withMECM/SCCM, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Patch My PC, SCEPman, Azure Virtual Desktop/DaaS, application virtualisation or mobile device management, as well asHigher Education experience. Relevant certifications such asMD-102, ITIL Foundation or Azure/Microsoft Security certifications are also advantageous.

Why Academia? At Academia, we are redefining the landscape of IT services across education, business, public sector and nonprofit sectors. As an innovative and rapidly expanding technology company, we’re not just a supplier—we’re a trusted partner to thousands of clients nationwide.

With over 20 years of expertise, double-digit growth, a team of 300+ professionals and revenues exceeding £150 million in FY26, we’ve earned a reputation as a top-tier IT solutions provider. Our dedication has been recognised with prestigious industry accolades, including the coveted CRN Reseller of the Year award.

Our ethos is simple: by delivering outstanding technology and ensuring it works seamlessly, we empower our clients to maximise their tech investments. Their IT success is our business.

We foster a culture rooted in our people, teamwork, innovation, integrity, ambition and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Backed by Strive Capital since 2020, we’re continuously expanding, exploring new frontiers with a strong financial and strategic foundation.

Our dedicated Lifecycle Services division exemplifies our promise to sustainability, offering comprehensive IT lifecycle solutions that reduce environmental impact.

At Academia, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find an opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting tech success stories. If you’re passionate about technology, eager to make an impact and ready to grow with a dynamic, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information on opportunities with Academia, visit our website.

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