Service Desk Admin

LE0099 Focus Operating, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Focus is seeking a Service Desk Analyst to provide onsite technical support for Windows and macOS, Microsoft 365, and enterprise applications. The role requires handling incidents, managing ServiceNow tickets, and ensuring timely resolution with high customer satisfaction.

On-site attendance five days a week, with participation in after-hours and weekend on-call rotations. The position offers a base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of IT support experience, preferably in a Service Desk.
• Hands-on troubleshooting for Windows and macOS, Microsoft 365, and enterprise applications.
• Experience supporting remote users and enterprise endpoints.

Responsibilities

• Resolve incidents and requests across Windows/macOS, Microsoft 365, VPN, and network issues.
• Manage tickets in ServiceNow with proper ownership and documentation.
• Aim for first-contact resolution and follow escalation procedures.
• Update tickets daily with progress, blockers, and next steps.
• Follow procedures for pending tickets, closures, and major incidents.
• Monitor queues to prevent SLA breaches and address aging work.
• Provide professional customer service, including executive support per priority rules.
• Contribute to knowledge articles and service improvements.

Skills

IT support experience

Windows & macOS troubleshooting

Microsoft 365 administration

ServiceNow / ITSM platform

Excellent communication

On-call support experience

Tools

ServiceNow

ITSM

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Service Desk Analyst provides first- and second-line technical support, resolving hardware, software, access, and connectivity issues. This role combines technical troubleshooting with strong customer service, ticket ownership, and collaboration to meet service targets and improve the support experience. This position requires onsite attendance five days per week and participation in scheduled after-hours and weekend on-call rotations.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve standard to moderately complex incidents and requests involving Windows and/or macOS, Microsoft 365, enterprise applications, hardware, mobile devices, printing, VPN, and network connectivity.
• Manage tickets in ServiceNow, applying established impact- and urgency-based priorities and maintaining accurate ownership, status, and documentation.
• Own assigned work through resolution or coordinated handoff, prioritizing first-contact resolution, where practical.
• Follow escalation procedures, including escalating after 30 minutes of troubleshooting without progress or immediately for high-impact issues.
• Update every open ticket daily with progress, blockers, and next steps; document customer communications, troubleshooting, and resolutions.
• Follow established procedures for pending tickets, customer follow-up, closure, and potential major incidents.
• Review queues throughout the day to address aging work, approaching SLA breaches, and unresolved blockers.
• Provide professional, responsive customer service, including executive and white-glove support, while following established priority rules.
• Use and improve knowledge articles, document recurring fixes, and recommend service improvements.
• Follow IT, security, and corporate standards; contribute to projects and other assigned work.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of IT support experience or equivalent, primarily in Service Desk or End-User Support.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and/or macOS, Microsoft 365, and enterprise endpoint troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting remote users, PC hardware, mobile devices, and network printing.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.
• A customer-focused approach and accountability for assigned work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ServiceNow or a comparable ITSM platform.
• ITIL® 4 Foundation certification.
• Relevant technical certification, such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, or Microsoft Endpoint Administrator.

Employment Terms

This position is a non-exempt position.

Compensation

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $50,000-$65,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).

Company Overview

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

EEO Statement

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law. Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]

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