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HCLTech in Morrisville, NC is seeking an IT Help Desk Specialist to diagnose and resolve hardware, software and network issues via phone, email, and chat. You will route tickets to higher-level teams, manage vendor relationships, and document resolutions in the incident system.
Responsibilities include user account provisioning, remote desktop support, and basic network troubleshooting. A 2–3 year background in help desk with bilingual English/Spanish is expected, with strong customer service
Provide hardware / software / network problem diagnosis / resolution via telephone/email/chat for customer’s end users
Route problems to internal 2nd and 3rd level IT support staff.
Coordinate and manage relationships with vendors and support staff that provide hardware / software / network problem resolution.
Administer and provide User account provisioning.
Use the Incident Management System to document and manage problems and work requests and their respective resolutions and circumvention's.
Responds to telephone calls, email, instant messages, and assigned tickets from users; Assign work orders / incidents to appropriate support teams and follow up until closure.
Respond to, and diagnose, problems through discussions with users, including problem recognition, logs, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up steps; Provide level 1 remote desktop support and perform other activities based on SOPs
Perform user account management activities
Escalate complex problem to appropriate support specialists
Responsible for activities relating to the evaluation, analysis, and setup of PC-based software products (e.g., word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, database management systems, electronic mail, and communications)
Troubleshoot client software and basic network connectivity problems
Identify, evaluate and prioritize customer problems and complaints
May train users and operators on a limited basis and/or may write training procedures
Participate in on-going training and departmental development
Routine maintenance updates with other IT staff and business units
Provide all required documentation including standards, configurations and diagrams
Provide knowledge transfer of EUC operations
Technical Requirements
Phone support experience necessary.
Technical helpdesk or technical call center experience is necessary.
Disciplined, systematic problem solving skills required.
Hands-on work experience with the following:
Windows Operating systems
Clients: Windows7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
Servers: Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows 2008,
Knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange 2003/2007
ITSM ticketing tools such as Remedy, HP Service Center, Peregrine Service Center
Remote desktop connectivity applications like SMS, Bomgar, WebEx, Live Meeting, and Windows Native tools
MS Office Suite (XP, 2003, 2007): MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Outlook, MS Project, and MS Visio
VPN and remote dial-in users
Support for laptop, desktops, and printers
PDA and blackberry support
Others: Adobe Acrobat and other common desktop applications like Winzip, etc
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written)
Good working knowledge of MS OFFICE (Including MS Project and Visio)
Should have a great customer handling skills
Able to handle unforeseen situations
High level of acceptance
Can drive HCL’s value and its methodology
Other Skills / Experience
Ability to successfully provide hardware/software/network problem analysis and resolution support over the phone.
Personal dedication to providing high quality, superior service at all times. Ability to finish what is started is a must.
Ability to integrate as a cross-functional, team player in a fast-paced environment where all information is shared.
Ability to learn new information quickly and the willingness to do so at all times.
Ability to work flexible hours from time to time to cover for other help desk staff and to be on call via pager during the week.
Customer Focus
Teamwork
Technical Expertise
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Concern for Order and Quality
Years of Experience
Relavant : 2 - 3 years of help desk, voice customer service, and support experience with Bilingual in English and Spanish and problem solving involving hardware, involving hardware, software, and networks.
A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to HCL policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to HCL policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off (PTO) per year (some positions are eligible for unlimited PTO); and 10 paid holidays per year.
Disclaimer
HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.