Help desk II

ExaSlate; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ExaSlate is seeking a detail-oriented Help Desk Specialist to support Microsoft 365 and related services in a hybrid Madison, WI environment. You will troubleshoot, deploy software, and assist with new devices while maintaining excellent customer service.

The role requires 3–5 years of help desk experience, strong communication, and the ability to work alternately on-site and remotely. Travel within the Madison area is rare. Onboarding starts onsite for initial weeks.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a help desk environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance via phone, email, or ticketing system.
• Document all customer interactions in the ticketing system.
• Perform remote troubleshooting and diagnostic questioning to resolve issues.
• Manage and progress tickets in a timely manner.
• Determine the best solution based on issue details.
• Assist with PC and mobile deployments, software installations, and post-image configuration.
• Record events and problems and update resolution logs.

Skills

Help desk experience

Customer-focused

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Windows 11

Microsoft 365

iOS / iPadOS devices

Intune

Endpoint Configuration Manager

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Client Engineering Desktop Supervisor, this position provides guidance and performs research for the management and administration of the Microsoft M365 application suite in the delivery of Microsoft solutions. This enterprise-wide responsibility includes the design and delivery of Microsoft solutions to meet business objectives, tenant technical requirements to create effective knowledge sharing, collaboration, and workflow solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone, via email and or through our ticketing system. This includes walk-ins.
• Documentation of all customer interactions within our ticketing system
• Performing remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions.
• Manage tickets assigned in a timely manner.
• Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by the customer.
• PC and Mobile deployments, installation of software and assist customers with new devices.
• Image computers and complete post-image configuration
• Record events and problems and through resolution logs.

Requirements and Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience working in a help desk environment.
• Proven experience with the Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Intune services.
• In-depth knowledge of computer systems and mobile devices.
• Proven experience as a help desk technician.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues.
• Proficient with iOS and iPadOS devices.
• Detail oriented and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Customer-oriented and patient.
• Alternate weekly between on-site work in downtown Madison and remote work with the exception of being assigned to other locations as and where necessary for business requirements (TOURISM / WAB / DOG / WHS, etc.

Top Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of three years of experience providing support in a help desk environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and Apple mobile devices.
• Familiarity with endpoint security practices.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and troubleshooting skills, with an emphasis on customer experience.

Nice to Have:

• Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
• Scripting and automation techniques.
• Experience reviewing, maintaining, and contributing knowledge base articles.

Interview Process:

• Microsoft Teams interview with video and audio enabled.

Contract Duration:

• Through June 30, 2027, with possible extensions.

Onsite or remote:

• This position follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least 50% onsite work, generally alternating one week onsite and one week remote.
• Additional onsite work may be required to meet business needs, including during otherwise scheduled remote weeks.
• Initial onboarding will be onsite for the first two to three weeks.
• This position combines help desk and Tier 2 support responsibilities as needed. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of relevant help desk experience and be well versed in troubleshooting, software deployments and installations, and established support practices and procedures.
• The resource will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, resolve a variety of technical issues, and provide limited guidance to other support personnel. Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and excellent customer service are required.
• Responsibilities include using and reviewing existing knowledge base articles, identifying documentation gaps, and creating or updating articles to promote accurate, consistent support across teams.
• Candidates must be able to lift computers and related equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Will this position have access to FTI (Federal Tax Information)?

• Yes

Travel Required?

• Yes-Occasional (extremely rare) travel to other locations within the Madison area. No reimbursement for travel or parking.