Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Service Desk Analyst to provide responsive, reliable first- and second-line IT support to users across a large enterprise environment. The successful candidate will diagnose and resolve hardware, software, access, endpoint, and Microsoft 365 issues, manage service requests through an ITSM platform, and deliver a positive end-user experience.
The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, clear communication, accurate ticket documentation, and the ability to work within established service management, security, and escalation procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first- and second-line technical support to end users across an environment supporting 1,000+ users.
- Log, categorise, prioritise, investigate, resolve, and escalation incidents and service requests using ServiceNow or a comparable ITSM ticketing platform.
- Troubleshoot Windows 11 Enterprise desktops and laptops, Microsoft 365 applications, Outlook, Exchange Online, Microsoft Edge, and Google Chrome.
- Support user accounts, authentication, password resets, group memberships, and access-related requests using Microsoft Entra ID, following approved identity and access management procedures.
- Assist with Microsoft Intune device enrolment, compliance checks, endpoint configuration, and troubleshooting for supported devices.
- Provide support for corporate iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads, and troubleshoot enrolment and management issues.
- Diagnose Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online issues, including Outlook connectivity, email access, calendars, and common collaboration problems.
- Support Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and related security controls by following approved procedures and escalating suspected security incidents promptly.
- Assist users with mobile connectivity and service-related issues involving Bell Canada/Mobility, escalating carrier-dependent problems where required.
- Maintain accurate ticket notes, troubleshooting steps, resolution details, and user communications.
- Create and maintain knowledge-base articles, standard operating procedures, and self-service guidance to improve first-contact resolution and reduce recurring incidents.
- Follow incident, request, change, escalation, security, and data-handling procedures.
- Meet agreed service-level targets while maintaining professional communication with technical and non-technical users.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and service management teams to resolve complex issues and identify recurring problems.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- 4-7 years of hands-on experience in first- and second-line service desk or end-user IT support.
- Experience supporting enterprise environments with approximately 1,000 or more users.
- Practical experience with ITSM ticketing tools such as ServiceNow or equivalent platforms.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Exchange Online.
- Experience with Microsoft Entra ID account and access administration.
- Experience supporting endpoint enrolment and management using Microsoft Intune.
- Familiarity with iOS devices, mobile device management, and corporate mobility support.
- Ability to document incidents, resolutions, and technical procedures clearly.
- Strong customer service, prioritisation, communication, and escalation skills.
- Ability and willingness to work during Alberta business hours, including the corresponding night shift for India-based candidates.