IT Help Desk Analyst: AI-Enhanced User Support

Talon Hiring Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Talon Hiring Solutions is partnering with a client in the greater Birmingham, AL area to find a customer-focused IT Help Desk Analyst. This role emphasizes helping users, troubleshooting issues, and supporting day-to-day IT operations.

You’ll provide first-level IT support, assist with technology projects, and leverage AI tools to enhance troubleshooting and documentation while helping keep systems running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2–4 years of IT support experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Familiarity with Windows, macOS, Linux, Microsoft 365, and basic networking concepts.
• Experience with help desk ticketing systems and remote support tools is a plus.
• Experience using AI tools for troubleshooting or technical documentation.
• IT certifications such as CompTIA A+ or relevant Microsoft certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level IT support for hardware, software, network, and account-related issues.
• Troubleshoot technical problems in person, by phone, email, chat, and remote support tools.
• Document and track requests, issues, and resolutions in the help desk ticketing system.
• Set up, configure, and deploy computers, mobile devices, and peripherals.
• Assist users with software installations, password resets, and account access.
• Escalate complex issues and collaborate with the IT team on solutions.
• Maintain IT inventory and develop user guides and knowledge base documentation.
• Identify recurring technical issues and recommend improvements.
• Support IT projects, system upgrades, and maintenance.
• Use AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude to assist with troubleshooting, documentation, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Teamwork

AI Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Microsoft 365

Help desk ticketing system

Remote support tools

Job description

Talon Hiring Solutions is partnering with a client in the greater Birmingham, AL area to find a customer-focused IT Help Desk Analyst. This role emphasizes helping users, troubleshooting issues, and supporting day-to-day IT operations.

You’ll provide first-level IT support, assist with technology projects, and leverage AI tools to enhance troubleshooting and documentation while helping keep systems running smoothly.