Service Desk Engineer

Harrison Street; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Service Desk Engineer to enhance their technology support team. This role focuses on maintaining a seamless user environment, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing guidance to help desk personnel. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and be adept at managing multiple projects while ensuring excellent customer service. Join a firm that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact the user experience and operational efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a dynamic workplace committed to professional development and inclusivity.

Benefits

90% employer-paid medical premiums

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Commuter benefits

Wellness stipend

Dependent care benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical support and customer service experience required.
• Must be able to analyze requests and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain user environment and daily technology operations.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot PC hardware and software.
• Document processes and update FAQs and SOPs.

Skills

Technical Support

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Technical Discipline Related Field

Tools

ServiceNow

ZenDesk

Kaseya

ConnectWise

TeamViewer

MS Defender

Windows Operating Systems

M365

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

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Harrison Street is a leading investment management firm exclusively focused on alternative real assets. Headquartered in Chicago and London with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, the Firm has more than 280 employees and nearly $56 billion in assets under management. Clients of the Firm include a global institutional investor base domiciled in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

Under the direction of the technology group’s Support Manager, the Service Desk Engineer will focus on Harrison Street’s user environment and will be responsible for the office's day-to-day operational needs. The Service Desk Engineer will be the onsite point of contact for Service Desk Level 2 requests, primarily responsible for internal customer interactions to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and providing guidance to Level 1 Help Desk support personnel. The Service Desk Engineer will work with other members of the Business Technology Group staff to test new systems and services and update or create established processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• 75% User environment maintenance and daily technology operations
• Install, configure, and maintain PC hardware and software
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues for desktops and laptops
• Troubleshoot basic networking issues
• Create and maintain standard PC images for multiple workstation models
• Create and maintain automation scripts for the deployment of software, patches, and updates
• Generate and analyze reports on software, hardware, and user licenses
• Process, monitor, and prioritize tickets
• Maintain/troubleshoot A/V equipment and provide in-person support and knowledge sharing
• Generate reports on user tickets submitted for opportunities to provide guidance to Level 1 Helpdesk support analysts and improve existing operating procedures
• Actively seek out and participate in projects to maintain and improve user experience and processes
• Support other key initiatives as the business dictates
• 20% Documentation
• Document specific duties, activities, problems solved, and issues resolved.
• Frequently update written FAQs and SOPs.
• Document or update processes and procedures when necessary.
• 5% Miscellaneous
• Maintain and increase knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars, and in-service training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to analyze requests, determine the underlying problem, and recommend proper solutions
• Must be detail-oriented, result-focused, possess effective written and verbal communication skills, and able to support change management initiatives
• Must be able to maintain professional and effective working relations with supervisors, co-workers, and peers
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
• Must be able to manage support issues remotely during off hours
• Must be able to learn new skills and technologies
• Must be able to work independently, provide progress reports
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Services, or related field
• 2+ years of technical support and customer service experience
• Experience working with IT ticketing systems (ServiceNow, ZenDesk, etc.), RMM tools (Kaseya, ConnectWise, TeamViewer, Intune, etc.), and security tools (Symantec, Carbon Black, MS Defender)
• Experience providing support for Windows Operating systems, standard desktop applications (i.e., Office, Internet Explorer, anti-virus tools), Windows Autopilot, desktop imaging, Active Directory, Exchange, Intune (MDM), basic networking, video conferencing (Zoom, MS Teams), telephony, collaboration tools (MS Teams), and M365, MFA
• Knowledge of standard escalation procedures and tiered IT support structure

Salary: $82,500 - $120,000 a year

At Harrison Street, we are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace. As part of our dedication to transparency and equity, we are pleased to share the salary range for this position. This salary range is determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, education, and other relevant factors. Our compensation packages also include benefits such as 90% employer-paid medical, dental, vision premiums, 401K, commuter benefits, wellness stipend, and dependent care. We believe in offering competitive compensation to our employees and ensuring that pay decisions are based on merit and market data. If you have questions about the salary or compensation package, please feel free to reach out to our HR team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to ensuring that all applicants have access to fair and transparent pay practices. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Information Technology