Service Desk Tech Analyst III

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,235 - 68,732; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School is seeking a Service Desk Tech Analyst III to provide advanced technical support for endpoint devices, enterprise applications, and Epic client environments across clinical and enterprise operations. This role is the highest escalation point for endpoint and application issues and partners with clinical and technical teams to improve service delivery.

Located in Austin, this 40-hour on-site role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, ITSM

Qualifications

• Associate degree in IT or related field required.
• Minimum five years IT support in clinical or enterprise settings.
• Experience with Epic client applications and clinical computing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and endpoint management.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier III technical support for endpoints, apps, and Epic environments.
• Serve as final escalation point for Level I/II staff.
• Design endpoint deployment strategies using SCCM and Intune.
• Lead ITSM initiatives and maintain SOPs.
• Mentor Service Desk staff and lead after-hours on-call support.

Skills

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Technical Learning

Composure

Interpersonal Savvy

Action Oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree preferred in IT or related field

Tools

Windows 10/11

Microsoft 365

SCCM

Intune

ITSM (ServiceNow)

Epic client environments

Job description

Job Posting Title: Service Desk Tech Analyst III

Hiring Department: Dell Medical School

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

The Service Desk Tech Analyst III provides advanced technical support for endpoint devices, enterprise applications, and Epic client environments across clinical and enterprise operations. This role serves as the highest level of escalation for endpoint and application support, partners with clinical and technical teams to improve service delivery, and supports the continued growth of a scalable healthcare service desk.

Responsibilities

• Tier III Technical Support
  • Resolve the most complex technical issues involving hardware, software, Epic client applications, and networked systems.
  • Serve as the final escalation point for Level I and II support staff on high-impact endpoint and application support issues.
  • Perform advanced diagnostics and root cause analysis across platforms and systems.
  • Coordinate resolution efforts with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, and engineering teams.
• Endpoint Strategy and Deployment
  • Design and implement endpoint deployment strategies utilizing Microsoft SCCM, Microsoft Intune, and enterprise imaging tools.
  • Ensure endpoint configurations adhere to enterprise standards and maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend integration into service desk operations.
  • Support enterprise endpoint lifecycle management and deployment standards.
• Clinical Technology Leadership
  • Oversee support for clinical peripherals, specialized healthcare technology, and Epic client environments.
  • Partner with clinical stakeholders to improve device reliability, performance, and user satisfaction.
  • Lead validation and deployment efforts for new clinical technologies.
  • Support Epic client environments and clinical workflows across the organization.
• ITSM and Process Improvement
  • Lead initiatives that improve IT Service Management (ITSM) workflows and service delivery metrics.
  • Develop and maintain advanced documentation, knowledge articles, and standard operating procedures.
  • Train staff on ITIL best practices and Service Desk operational procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve service desk efficiency, customer experience, and operational performance.
• Mentorship and Team Development
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Level I and II Service Desk Analysts.
  • Facilitate technical training sessions and knowledge sharing.
  • Support onboarding, coaching, and professional development activities.
  • Promote continuous learning and operational excellence across the Service Desk team.
• Strategic Support and On-Call Leadership
  • Lead after-hours support activities for go-lives, upgrades, outages, and critical events.
  • Coordinate response efforts during major incidents, outages, and emergencies.
  • Document, analyze, and communicate incident trends to support continuous improvement.
  • Partner with leadership to improve operational readiness and service resilience.
• Marginal Or Periodic Functions
  • Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  • Support high-priority clinical operations, system implementations, and go-live events.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Customer Focus
  • Build strong relationships with clinical and administrative stakeholders.
  • Anticipate user needs and proactively address concerns.
  • Minimize disruption to patient care and business operations.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service during critical support situations.
• Problem Solving
  • Apply advanced diagnostic techniques and structured troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Identify systemic issues and coordinate enterprise-wide solutions.
  • Develop tools, scripts, and automation to improve troubleshooting efficiency.
  • Lead post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Technical Learning
  • Maintain current knowledge of healthcare technologies, endpoint management, Epic client environments, and industry best practices.
  • Pursue advanced certifications and professional development opportunities.
  • Share technical expertise through documentation, mentoring, and training.
  • Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies that improve enterprise IT operations.
• Composure
  • Maintain professionalism during outages, escalations, and emergency situations.
  • Lead calmly through high-pressure clinical support events.
  • Coach others on effective communication and incident management.
  • Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments.
• Interpersonal Savvy
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Build trust and credibility with leadership, peers, customers, and clinical stakeholders.
  • Navigate complex organizational relationships with professionalism and diplomacy.
  • Facilitate collaboration across technical, operational, and clinical teams.
• Action Oriented
  • Take ownership of high-impact technical issues and strategic initiatives.
  • Drive improvements to Service Desk operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Respond rapidly to urgent clinical support needs.
  • Promote operational excellence through proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
• Minimum of five years of experience providing IT support in clinical or enterprise environments
• Expertise supporting Microsoft Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Microsoft SCCM, Microsoft Intune, and IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms, preferably ServiceNow
• Experience supporting endpoint security tools, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint lifecycle management
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills supporting enterprise endpoint devices and applications
• Experience supporting Epic client applications and clinical computing environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor technical staff and lead complex support initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
• Experience supporting Epic client applications and clinical workflows in a healthcare environment
• Experience supporting enterprise endpoint management in a large healthcare organization
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices and HIPAA compliance
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Identity & Access Management
• Experience supporting clinical technology deployments, go-lives, and healthcare system implementations

Licenses/Registrations/Certifications

Required: None

Preferred:

• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Certifications
• ITIL Foundation Certification or higher
• Epic Application Support Certification

Salary Range

$62,484+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment and equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer
• 100% on-site position supporting clinical and enterprise operations
• May require after-hours support for go-lives, upgrades, outages, and critical incidents
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.