IT Service Desk Analyst

Robert W. Baird & Co.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird Careers in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an IT Service Desk professional to be the first point of contact for associates, helping diagnose and resolve IT issues and ensuring smooth technology experiences.

The role offers hands-on enterprise IT exposure, mentorship, and growth opportunities within a collaborative, professional environment. The hybrid arrangement combines office time at the Milwaukee headquarters with remote work.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous IT support experience.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Works well in a team and independently.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document processes and procedures.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• A broad understanding of Active Directory and networking technologies and principles.
• An intellectually curious individual who is organized with a proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact to provide first- and second-level IT support to associates and other stakeholders.
• Support associates primarily through phone, chat, and online tools, taking ownership of issues from initial contact through to resolution.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems, escalating when necessary while maintaining full communication with the client.
• Analyze ticket history and client context to ensure informed problem-solving.
• Leverage data and analytic tools to review ticket, machine, and user experience history when troubleshooting.
• Thoroughly document all actions, current state, and resolution steps during the lifecycle of every request or incident.
• Contribute to the upkeep and creation of knowledge base articles.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement within the Service Desk.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the training and onboarding of new teammates.
• Participate in quarterly 24/7 on-call support rotation.
• Leverage in-office days to build stronger relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Support trading floor IT needs by sitting on the trading floor regularly.
• Support technology implementation efforts such as office openings, relocations, and other small project work.

Skills

IT support

Customer service

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team work

Learning quickly

Windows OS

Office 365

Active Directory basics

Networking basics

Proactive

Education

Associate degree

Job description

About the Role

Bring your curiosity, communication skills, and problem-solving mindset to Baird’s IT Service Desk. As the first point of contact for our associates, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring their technology works seamlessly so they can focus on serving our clients.

This role offers hands-on experience with enterprise IT systems, mentorship from experienced teammates, and opportunities to grow your career. You’ll not only troubleshoot and resolve issues but also deliver excellent service that builds trust and strengthens relationships.

Baird is a people-first organization that values collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement. When you join our IT Service Desk, you’ll become part of a supportive team that invests in your growth and celebrates your success.

If you enjoy helping others, want to deepen your IT expertise, and are looking for a place to grow your career in a collaborative and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement based in our headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, with 3 days per week in the office and the remaining time remote. This schedule supports relationship building and consensus across leaders and teams.

The Impact You’ll Make:

Incident Resolution & Request Fulfillment:

• Act as the first point of contact to provide first- and second-level IT support to associates and other stakeholders.


• Support associates primarily through phone, chat, and online tools, taking ownership of issues from initial contact through to resolution.


• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems, escalating when necessary while maintaining full communication with the client.


• Analyze ticket history and client context to ensure informed problem-solving.


• Leverage data and analytic tools to review ticket, machine, and user experience history when troubleshooting.


• Thoroughly document all actions, current state, and resolution steps during the lifecycle of every request or incident.


• Contribute to the upkeep and creation of knowledge base articles.

Team Collaboration:

• Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement within the Service Desk.


• Share knowledge and contribute to the training and onboarding of new teammates.


• Participate in quarterly 24/7 on-call support rotation.


• Leverage in-office days to build stronger relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues.


• Support trading floor IT needs by sitting on the trading floor regularly.

Project Execution:

• Support technology implementation efforts such as office openings, relocations, and other small project work.

What You’ll Bring to Baird

• 1-3 years of previous experience providing IT support in a similar role.


• Associate degree preferred


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Exemplary customer service skills.


• Works well in a team and independently.


• Ability to learn new concepts quickly.


• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills


• Ability to document processes and procedures.


• Good understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems and, Microsoft Office 365 suite.


• A broad understanding of Active Directory and networking technologies and principles.


• An intellectually curious individual who is organized with a proactive approach to work.