Help Desk Analyst

Nashville Public Radio; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio is seeking an IT Help Desk Technician to be the first point of contact for information technology incidents and service requests for internal staff, contractors, and interns. Provides remote and occasional hands-on support for hardware, software, mobile devices, enterprise apps, identity and access services, and network connectivity.

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM, with eight-hour shifts, lunch, and breaks.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in IT help desk or desktop support.
• Experience with enterprise technologies in large org preferred.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ or ITIL Foundations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents for Windows workstations, M365, iPads, Citrix, and VPN.
• Deliver excellent customer service with professional communication and problem‑solving.
• Document and manage incidents in ServiceNow to meet SLAs.
• Assist onboarding, access provisioning, password resets, MFA enrollment.
• Use knowledge articles and tools to resolve or escalate issues.
• Follow security policies and protect company data.
• Collaborate with Service Desk and IT teams to improve service delivery.
• Participate in projects, testing, and documentation updates.
• Support adoption of productivity tools and remote work technologies.

Skills

Windows 10/11

Microsoft 365

ServiceNow

Azure AD / MFA

Citrix

VPN / remote access

End-user hardware

Security best practices

Tools

Intune

Citrix

VPN clients

Job description

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, serve as the first point of contact for information technology incidents and service requests for internal employees, contractors, and interns. Provide remote and occasional hands‑on support for hardware, software, mobile devices, enterprise applications, identity and access services, and network connectivity issues. Support is delivered in a ServiceNow‑driven environment with established service level objectives.

Core hours for this workgroup are Monday – Friday, between 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Technicians will work in eight‑hour shifts to cover the core work hours for the group. Mandatory one‑hour lunch and two 15‑minute breaks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents and service requests for Windows workstations and laptops, Microsoft 365 services, corporate iPads and mobile devices, Citrix environments, enterprise applications, remote access, VPN, and connectivity issues.
• Deliver excellent customer service through professional communication, active listening, and problem‑solving with employees at all levels, both technical and non‑technical.
• Document, track, and manage incidents and requests through ServiceNow while meeting established service level expectations.
• Support user onboarding, access provisioning, password resets, MFA enrollment, and related identity and access management processes.
• Utilize knowledge articles, troubleshooting tools, and established procedures to efficiently resolve issues or escalate when appropriate.
• Follow company policies, security standards, and data protection requirements to safeguard company systems and information.
• Collaborate with Service Desk teammates and other IT support teams to resolve incidents, fulfill requests, and improve service delivery.
• Participate in projects, testing, documentation updates, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Support adoption and troubleshooting of approved productivity, collaboration, and emerging workplace technologies.

Participate in a rotating after‑hours on‑call schedule to provide support outside of core business hours.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting end users in a Service Desk, Help Desk, Desktop Support, or similar technical support environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise technologies in a large corporate environment or utility organization is preferred.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certifications, or ITIL Foundations are preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

The successful candidate must possess strong customer service, communication, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Candidates must be able to effectively prioritize work, analyze issues, document solutions, and provide technical support in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer focus.

The successful candidate should have working knowledge or experience supporting:

• Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems
• Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), account management, and access provisioning processes
• ServiceNow Incident, Request, and Knowledge Management processes
• Corporate‑issued iOS and Android devices, including enrollment, configuration, application deployment, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support
• Microsoft Intune or other endpoint and mobile device management (MDM) solutions
• Citrix virtual desktop and application environments
• VPN connectivity and basic network troubleshooting
• Remote support tools
• Hardware and peripheral support including laptops, desktops, monitors, docking stations, printers, webcams, and other end‑user devices
• Cybersecurity awareness, user verification procedures, and security best practices

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Valid driver's license required.

Working Conditions:

• Candidates must be available to work an assigned eight‑hour shift within the core hours listed above.
• In‑person interviews are required. New hires will be required to report onsite for initial equipment setup and training. Following onboarding, this position follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of one day per week in the office. Candidates must reside within a 60‑minute commute of the reporting location.
• Candidates must have reliable internet service and phone access to support remote work requirements. This role provides primarily remote technical support to internal customers via phone, chat, and ticketing systems, with occasional hands‑on support as needed. No routine travel is required.