Deskside Support Analyst

News Corp; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

News Corp. is seeking a Deskside Support Analyst to provide internal technical support for employees and contractors in an in-office role in Depew, NY. The role covers PC/Mac hardware, networking, SCCM, Active Directory, Office 365, Google Suite, and related tasks.

Must be able to communicate technical information clearly and work with customers via in-person, remote access, and ticketing systems. On-site work five days per week is required.

Qualifications

• Two-year or Bachelors Degree in computer sciences or minimum 2 years experience in a corporate IT environment.
• Experience with PC and Mac hardware, printers, and computer networks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with desk-side support via in-person, email, or phone.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers in person, via phone, via ticketing system, and email.
• Image, deploy, and maintain all HW including desktops, laptops, monitors, docking stations and desktop printers.
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of MAC and Windows OS, various applications, basic network connections.
• Conference room video and audio support; set up and support of AV equipment and meetings.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to lift 20 lbs

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science

Tools

SCCM

Active Directory

Office 365

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description :

Position - Deskside Support Analyst

Location - 3010 Walden Ave - Depew, NY,

In office - 5 days a week

News Corp is looking for a Deskside Support Analyst to provide internal facing technical support for our employees and contractors. Global Technology is a shared technology services model across several News Corp business units including Dow Jones, HarperCollins, The New York Post, and Realtor.com. Candidates should have a passion for technology and a desire to help people. The individual in this role has a wide scope of responsibilities including PC, Mac, networking, SCCM, Active Directory, Office 365, Google suite and more. They will provide assistance with issues, questions, and requests submitted by our customers via remote access, through email, ticketing system, and/or hands on intervention as needed. Deskside Support Analyst are responsible for coordinating appropriate interactions to address every request to resolution.

**Position mandates continuous learning as new technologies emerge or as the company implements them. Qualified applicants will have in-depth knowledge of Windows and Mac desktop environments, exhibit resourceful thinking, maintain a willingness to find answers, all while exhibiting excellent interpersonal interactions with customer base. This is a vital IT team member who increases customer satisfaction. Ability to successfully communicate technical information, both written and verbal, to a wide range of users is required.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with customers in person, via phone, via ticketing system, and email
• Image, deploy, and maintain all HW including desktops, laptops, monitors, docking stations and desktop printers
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of:
  • MAC and Windows OS
  • Various applications
  • Basic network connections
• Conference room video and audio support:
  • Support/set up of audio visual equipment
  • Support employee meeting setup
• Desktop support will provide training on applications and share responsibility for training new employees
• Support all models of cellular/tablet devices, including Android, IOS and mobile operating systems
• Support remote users as needed
• Maintain accurate asset inventory - CMDB
• This position is on-site 5 days per week

Major Accountabilities:

• Troubleshooting:
  • Resolves 1st and 2nd level support issues concerning hardware, software, networking, active directory, applications, and meeting coordination
  • Responds to all queries, triaging each in a prioritized and timely manner
  • Records issues in the tracking software and escalates complex issues to appropriate 3rd level support
• Owns incident and request tickets, performs follow-up, and ensures proper closure is reached and communicated
• Hardware:
  • Provides hardware support for PCs, Macs, printers, network, VoIP phones, wireless and handheld devices
  • Able to deploy OS images for PC and Mac
  • Coordinates with vendors and service providers for in-warranty hardware replacement and service
  • Follows standard guidelines to install and configure new equipment and peripherals, moving, and updating equipment for regular replacement and to accommodate staff moves and changes
• Software:
  • Provides support for software with emphasis on Microsoft Windows and Office products, Apple OS X, Adobe creative suites, terminal services session, and other in-house applications
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining software products and applications as required
• Asset Management:
  • Accurate and timely physical management of assets, as well as accurate documentation within our internal database (CMDB) is an essential element to the position
  • CMDB accuracy is critical to the business as the primary inventory tool

Other

• Participates in the evaluation, piloting, testing and launch of new hardware, software and apps
• Participates in various IT initiatives, desktop projects and research
• Proposes process improvements
• Create desktop communications, announcements and presentations to the company and subgroups
• Researches using web, manuals, publications, etc., including other IT staff and vendors to troubleshoot and answer customer questions
• Manages, maintains, and improves technical documentation

Required Skills:

• Two-year or Bachelor’s Degree in computer sciences or minimum 2 years previous working experience in a corporate IT environment
• Working with PC and Mac hardware, network printers and computer networks
• Must hold competent oral and written communication skills
• Must assist with phone, email support and in person deskside support
• Expert troubleshooting skills of Windows , SCCM, Antivirus software, Adobe creative suites, Mac OS X, OSX disk utility, Microsoft Office365
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Customer service oriented, team player, good listener
• Ability to lift 20 lbs., and agility to work under desks at times

Desired Skills:

• Ability to multitask, in a fast-paced environment
• Independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload
• Possess analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to customer service
• Must be self-motivated, energetic, and proactive personality

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Base Pay Range: $40,000 - $50,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.