Help Desk Analyst [80405]

Onward Search; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A specialized staffing company is hiring a Helpdesk Analyst for an onsite contract role in El Segundo, CA. This role involves providing technical support, resolving inquiries, and creating documentation. Candidates should have IT experience along with strong communication skills. The position requires a High School Diploma and familiarity with Windows systems. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of IT work experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for technical support.
• Respond to issues and provide resolution or escalate.
• Create solution documentation for internal and business use.

Skills

IT troubleshooting

Call Center experience

Desktop Support experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows 10 and 11

Active Directory

MS Office Suite

ticketing systems

anti-virus/spyware

Job description

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading brands. We’re hiring a Helpdesk Analyst for an Onsite Contract role in El Segundo, Ca.

The Helpdesk Analyst will act as the first point of contact for handling business partners technical support issues. The Helpdesk Analyst will be responsible for responding to issues by gathering all necessary information and to provide resolution during the initial contact or forward the issue to the correct support team for resolution. The focus of work is phone and deskside support, and resolution of incidents/service requests submitted via Self Service. The Helpdesk Analyst will create solution documentation both for internal Service Desk use as well as business partner use. The Helpdesk Analyst will participate on project and change work.

Skills / Experience

• Two to four years of IT work experience
• One to two years Call Center experience
• One to two years Desktop Support experience

Required

• Demonstrated ability to use troubleshooting skills to resolve inquiries professionally and accurately.
• Experience with Windows 10 and 11, migration from 10 to 11.
• Experience with Deployments and Imaging.
• Solid knowledge of Windows OS, Active Directory, MS Office Suite, ticketing systems, call center, mobile devices and anti-virus/spyware.
• Solid knowledge of desktop, laptop and thin client hardware.
• Working experience with peripherals such as printers and desk phones.
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated flexible approach to an ever-changing environment.
• Professional and courteous approach.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Strong organizational skills.

Certifications

• Familiar with ITIL processes and framework. ITIL v3 or 2011 certification a plus.
• Help Desk and/or Desktop Support technical certification a plus.

Degree

High School Diploma or equivalent exp.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology