Service Desk Analyst

Talentify; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Topeka, KS is seeking a Contract Hybrid Service Desk Analyst to support internal employees, contractors, and interns in a fast-paced IT environment. The role covers Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, VPN, Citrix, and ServiceNow, with on-site onboarding followed by hybrid work.

Core hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with eight-hour shifts and on-call rotation. In-person interviews are required, and parking is at employee's expense near the Topeka General Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a Service Desk or Help Desk role.
• Experience with Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, VPN, and remote support.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ or ITIL are a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents for Windows workstations and devices.
• Provide remote and hands-on support for enterprise applications and VPN connectivity.
• Document and manage incidents in ServiceNow meeting SLAs.
• Assist onboarding, access provisioning, and MFA enrollment.
• Collaborate with IT teams to improve service delivery.
• Participate in projects, testing, and documentation updates.
• Support adoption of productivity and collaboration tools.
• On-call after-hours rotation.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem solving

Remote support

Tools

ServiceNow

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Intune

Job description

Contract Hybrid Role | Service Desk Analyst in Topeka KS
Duration: 1 year contract with possible extension
Pay range: $23 - 26.12/hour on w2

NOTE:
In-person interviews are required.
New hires will be required to report onsite for initial equipment setup and training. Following onboarding, this position follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of one day per week in the office

Parking near the Topeka General Office is limited to nearby garages, which charge a daily rate. Parking costs are the employee's responsibility and are not reimbursed or subsidized by the company.
Scheduled Work Hours:

Core hours for this workgroup are Monday – Friday, between 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Technicians will work in eight-hour shifts to cover the core work hours for the group. Mandatory one-hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks.

Under general supervision, serve as the first point of contact for information technology incidents and service requests for internal employees, contractors, and interns. Provide remote and occasional hands-on support for hardware, software, mobile devices, enterprise applications, identity and access services, and network connectivity issues. Support is delivered in a ServiceNow-driven environment with established service level objectives.

Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, adaptability, attention to detail, and teamwork. Effective written and verbal communication skills are required. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to manage multiple priorities, with strong computer proficiency and the ability to navigate multiple applications simultaneously.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents and service requests for Windows workstations and laptops, Microsoft 365 services, corporate iPads and mobile devices, Citrix environments, enterprise applications, remote access, VPN, and connectivity issues.
• Deliver excellent customer service through professional communication, active listening, and problem-solving with employees at all levels, both technical and non-technical.
• Document, track, and manage incidents and requests through ServiceNow while meeting established service level expectations.
• Support user onboarding, access provisioning, password resets, MFA enrollment, and related identity and access management processes.
• Utilize knowledge articles, troubleshooting tools, and established procedures to efficiently resolve issues or elevate when appropriate.
• Follow company policies, security standards, and data protection requirements to safeguard company systems and information.
• Collaborate with Service Desk teammates and other IT support teams to resolve incidents, fulfill requests, and improve service delivery.
• Participate in projects, testing, documentation updates, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Support adoption and troubleshooting of approved productivity, collaboration, and emerging workplace technologies.

• Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule to provide support outside of core business hours.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting end users in a Service Desk, Help Desk, Desktop Support, or similar technical support environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise technologies in a large corporate environment or utility organization is preferred.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certifications, or ITIL Foundations are preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

The successful candidate must possess strong customer service, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Candidates must be able to effectively prioritize work, analyze issues, document solutions, and provide technical support in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer focus.

The successful candidate should have working knowledge or experience supporting:

• Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems
• Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), account management, and access provisioning processes
• ServiceNow Incident, Request, and Knowledge Management processes
• Corporate-issued iOS and Android devices, including enrollment, configuration, application deployment, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support
• Microsoft Intune or other endpoint and mobile device management (MDM) solutions
• Citrix virtual desktop and application environments
• VPN connectivity and basic network troubleshooting
• Remote support tools
• Hardware and peripheral support including laptops, desktops, monitors, docking stations, printers, webcams, and other end-user devices
• Cybersecurity awareness, user verification procedures, and security best practices

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Valid driver's license required.

Working Conditions:

• Candidates must be available to work an assigned eight-hour shift within the core hours listed above.
• Candidates must have reliable internet service and phone access to support remote work requirements. This role provides primarily remote technical support to internal customers via phone, chat, and ticketing systems, with occasional hands-on support as needed. No routine travel is required.
• In addition to normal office work conditions, candidates must be capable of performing the physical activities associated with supporting end-user computing devices and related technology equipment.
• Because this position supports Wolf Creek operations, candidates must successfully complete all required background screenings, including those necessary for remote access authorization.