IT Service Desk Analyst I

First Financial Bank Texas; Abilene (TX); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

First Financial Bank Texas is seeking an IT Service Desk Analyst I in Abilene, Texas. This in‑office role provides initial support for technology incidents, requests, and access, logging and prioritizing tickets, and escalating complex issues to Tier 2 teams as needed.

The successful candidate will handle Windows workstations, Microsoft 365, printers, and mobile devices, while following security requirements and documenting actions, with opportunities for growth in a regulated banking

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Foundational familiarity with personal computers, Windows, browsers, email, and mobile devices.
• Ability to learn documented procedures and troubleshoot step-by-step.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to explain basic technical info clearly.
• Documentation of work, careful with confidential information, and multi‑tasking.

Mansioni

• Serve as the first point of contact for incidents, service requests, and questions via approved channels.
• Create and maintain accurate tickets with issue details, impact, and resolution.
• Troubleshoot and provide initial support for Windows workstations and common applications.
• Perform password resets and basic access troubleshooting per security requirements.
• Escalate to Level 2 or other teams when complex issues arise.
• Follow escalation and incident notification procedures for high-impact issues.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Communication

Troubleshooting

Windows

Microsoft 365

Documentation

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Descrizione del lavoro

Address

We’re always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you’re challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry’s top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Job Description

Office Location

Abilene, Texas, United States

This is an in-office position in Abilene, Texas.

Scope/Contacts

The IT Service Desk Analyst I is the first point of contact for employees who need assistance with technology incidents, service requests, access, and supported business applications. Working within established procedures and under regular guidance, this entry‑level role records and prioritizes requests, performs initial diagnosis and standard troubleshooting, resolves common issues at first contact when possible, communicates clearly with customers, and escalates work that requires advanced or specialized support.

The role supports a secure, regulated banking environment and is expected to protect confidential information, follow identity‑verification and access‑control requirements, and maintain complete, accurate, and auditable records in the IT service management system.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the first point of contact for incidents, service requests, and general support questions received through approved channels, including phone and the self‑service portal.


• Create and maintain accurate tickets by capturing the customer’s issue, business impact, affected service or device, troubleshooting performed, communications, assignment, and resolution.


• Categorize and prioritize tickets using established procedures and seek guidance when impact, urgency, ownership, or priority is unclear.


• Use approved knowledge articles, scripts, diagnostic tools, and documented procedures to provide initial support for Windows workstations, Microsoft 365, printers, peripherals, mobile devices, connectivity, login issues, and common business applications.


• Perform approved password resets, account unlocks, basic access troubleshooting, and identity verification in accordance with information security and access‑management requirements.


• Provide initial triage for supported banking and business applications, gather required details and screenshots, and route unresolved issues to the appropriate Level 2, infrastructure, information security, application, or vendor support team.


• Fulfill routine, pre‑approved service requests within assigned authority and procedures.


• Communicate respectfully and clearly with customers, set appropriate expectations, provide status updates, and confirm service restoration or request completion before closure when required.


• Escalate promptly when a standard solution does not restore service, specialized access or expertise is required, a security concern is suspected, documented escalation criteria are met, or a service target may be at risk.


• Follow major‑incident notification and escalation procedures when a potentially widespread or high‑impact issue is identified.


• Use existing knowledge articles and identify unclear, outdated, or missing documentation for review; contribute draft updates with guidance.


• Participate in assigned training, team meetings, quality reviews, testing activities, and service‑improvement efforts.


• Protect customer, employee, and bank information and comply with company policies, security standards, regulatory requirements, and records‑retention expectations.


• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the purpose and level of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• No prior professional IT experience required; customer service, technical coursework, internships, labs, volunteer support, or equivalent hands‑on experience may demonstrate readiness for the role.


• Foundational familiarity with personal computers, Windows, web browsers, email, office productivity applications, printers, and mobile devices.


• Ability to learn and follow documented procedures, use a knowledge base, ask effective questions, and perform logical step‑by‑step troubleshooting.


• Professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain basic technical information in clear, customer‑friendly language.


• Ability to document work accurately, protect confidential information, manage multiple requests, and seek assistance or escalates within defined guidelines.


• Dependability, attention to detail, sound judgment, curiosity, and a service‑oriented approach.


• Ability to work the schedule established for the Service Desk, including occasional after‑hours, weekend, or holiday assignments when business needs require.


• Ability to travel to company locations when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical coursework, certificate, associate degree, or continuing education in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field.


• Experience in a customer‑facing role, call center, technical support setting, internship, campus support function, or similar service environment.


• Exposure to Microsoft 365, Active Directory or Entra ID, remote‑support tools, ticketing systems, or IT service management concepts.


• Familiarity with financial services or banking applications is helpful but not required.


• Entry‑level certification such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, or ITIL Foundation is helpful but not required.

Core Competencies

• Customer focus and professionalism


• Active listening and clear communication


• Learning agility and technical curiosity


• Structured troubleshooting and problem solving


• Accurate documentation and attention to detail


• Teamwork, accountability, and appropriate escalation


• Confidentiality and security awareness


• Time management and adaptability

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)