Help Desk Specialist

ATC; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC is seeking an IT Help Desk Technician to provide hands-on desktop support in Santa Fe, NM on a long-term contract. You will handle hardware and software installations, configure systems, and troubleshoot issues to keep end users productive.

You will respond to tickets via in-person, phone, email, and remote tools, manage tickets through ServiceNow or similar, and ensure SLAs are met while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting desktop environments, including hardware, operating systems, and standard applications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and basic networking issues.
• Experience working in a ticketing/service management platform (e.g., ServiceNow or similar)
• Experience supporting a Microsoft environment, including Windows OS, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and Active Directory
• Familiarity with basic scripting (e.g., PowerShell, PERL, or Shell) is a plus
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support both technical and non-technical users
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and perform effectively in a fast-paced support environment

Responsibilities

• Perform PC and laptop break/fix support, including hardware and software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Provide end-user support via in-person, phone, email, and remote tools; respond to and resolve helpdesk tickets in a timely manner
• Manage the full ticket lifecycle within a service management system, including ticket creation, updates, resolution, and escalation in accordance with SLAs
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues through structured troubleshooting (analyze, identify root cause, implement solutions)
• Support internal teams and collaborate with vendor support to resolve hardware and software issues
• Ensure desktop systems integrate seamlessly with enterprise infrastructure, including file servers, email systems, conferencing tools, and business applications
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, and system changes; contribute to knowledge base articles
• Prioritize and manage multiple tickets simultaneously based on urgency and business impact

Skills

Desktop support

Windows OS

MS 365

Outlook

Teams

Active Directory

PowerShell

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Ticketing systems

Tools

ServiceNow

Remote tools

Job description

Duration: 8+ Months Contract (Possible Extension)

• Perform PC and laptop break/fix support, including hardware and software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Provide end-user support via in-person, phone, email, and remote tools; respond to and resolve helpdesk tickets in a timely manner
• Manage the full ticket lifecycle within a service management system, including ticket creation, updates, resolution, and escalation in accordance with SLAs
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues through structured troubleshooting (analyze, identify root cause, implement solutions)
• Support internal teams and collaborate with vendor support to resolve hardware and software issues
• Ensure desktop systems integrate seamlessly with enterprise infrastructure, including file servers, email systems, conferencing tools, and business applications
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, and system changes; contribute to knowledge base articles
• Prioritize and manage multiple tickets simultaneously based on urgency and business impact

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience supporting desktop environments, including hardware, operating systems, and standard applications
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and basic networking issues
• Experience working in a ticketing/service management platform (e.g., ServiceNow or similar)
• Experience supporting a Microsoft environment, including Windows OS, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and Active Directory
• Familiarity with basic scripting (e.g., PowerShell, PERL, or Shell) is a plus
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support both technical and non-technical users
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and perform effectively in a fast-paced support environment