Help Desk Level 2 Associate

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Help Desk Support Specialist II to provide advanced technical support for Windows endpoints, Microsoft 365, AD, and mobile devices. You will take ownership of incidents, collaborate with vendors, and guide users through resolutions in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 1+ year in a Windows-based support setting, strong customer service, and solid troubleshooting skills. On-site Houston location with standard IT support hours is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year technical or customer support experience.
• Experience solving computer-related problems.
• Experience with escalation policies.
• Technical certifications are desirable.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and sit at a desk.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Level 2 escalation point for incidents and service requests that require advanced troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, operating system, account-access, application, mobile-device, printing, and connectivity issues.
• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned incidents, including investigation, resolution, documentation, customer communication, and follow-up.
• Monitor and manage the incoming ticket queue, prioritize issues by urgency and business impact, and route tickets when specialized support is required.
• Meet or exceed SLAs, productivity, and quality standards.
• Perform advanced remote and in-person technical support for end users.
• Install, configure, modify, upgrade, and repair computer hardware, software, peripherals, and mobile devices.
• Administer Active Directory users, groups, permissions, and security settings.
• Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 and Office applications including user access and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, VPN, and endpoint connectivity issues.
• Deploy Windows OS via PXE and imaging processes.
• Coordinate PC replacements, migrations, backups, and equipment shipments.
• Remediate virus, malware, and endpoint-security issues per procedures.
• Maintain hardware/software asset inventory.
• Identify recurring incidents and suggest preventive solutions.
• Create/maintain technical docs and support workflows.
• Escalate incidents to other teams with complete documentation.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to resolve issues.
• Keep users informed of progress and next steps.

Skills

Windows OS

Office 365

Active Directory

Remote support

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Communication

PXE deployment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certifications

Job description

Job Description

The Help Desk Support Specialist II provides advanced technical support to end users by phone, remotely, and in person. This role serves as an escalation point for complex incidents that cannot be resolved through initial troubleshooting and takes ownership of issues through resolution. The specialist supports Windows endpoints, Microsoft 365 applications, Active Directory, mobile devices, network connectivity, hardware, software, and related enterprise technologies.

Successful candidates demonstrate strong technical judgment, customer service, critical thinking, and urgency in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. They can independently diagnose issues across the client technology ecosystem, identify root causes, document solutions, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical users.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as a Level 2 escalation point for incidents and service requests that require advanced troubleshooting.

Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, operating system, account-access, application, mobile-device, printing, and connectivity issues.

Take end-to-end ownership of assigned incidents, including investigation, resolution, documentation, customer communication, and appropriate follow-up.

Monitor and manage the incoming ticket queue, prioritize issues according to urgency and business impact, and route tickets when specialized support is required.

Meet or exceed established service-level agreements, productivity expectations, and quality standards.

Perform advanced remote and in-person technical support for end users.

Install, configure, modify, upgrade, and repair computer hardware, software, peripherals, and mobile devices.

Administer Active Directory users, groups, permissions, and security-related settings.

Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office applications, including user access, configuration, and application-performance issues.

Troubleshoot Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, VPN, and endpoint connectivity issues.

Perform automated Windows operating-system deployments using PXE and established imaging processes.

Deploy approved applications to computers and mobile devices.

Coordinate PC replacements, migrations, backups, equipment shipments, and user technology transitions.

Diagnose and remediate virus, malware, and endpoint-security issues according to established procedures.

Manage and monitor hardware and software assets to maintain accurate inventory records.

Identify recurring incidents, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective or preventive solutions.

Create and maintain technical documentation, knowledge-base articles, troubleshooting procedures, and support workflows.

Escalate incidents to infrastructure, networking, security, application, or vendor teams with complete diagnostic documentation.

Collaborate with third-party vendors to resolve hardware and software issues.

Keep users informed of ticket progress, changes, expected next steps, and final resolution.

Provide accurate guidance regarding supported IT products and services.

Assist Level 1 support personnel with troubleshooting, ticket triage, documentation, and technical development.

Balance and prioritize multiple incidents and service requests while maintaining attention to detail and a strong customer experience.

Perform other technology-support duties based on operational and business needs.

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Skills and Requirements

Required Experience:

• Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, and Office 365
• Active Directory management experience a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with PC hardware, Printers, scanners, computer peripherals, Mobile devices
• Client PC connectivity - Ethernet, TCP/IP, and VPN (Virtual Private Network)
• Automated Windows Deployment via PXE
• Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to communicate technical information, both verbal and written to a wide range of end-users
• 2 years+ experience working in a Windows environment
• Wireless technologies and protocols knowledge desirable

Basic Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• One or more years of technical or customer support experience
• Experience with solving computer-related problems
• Experience working within established company escalation policies
• Relevant technical certifications are highly desirable
• Ability to occasionally lift no more than 25 lbs., ability to sit at a desk for most of the day