IT Service Desk Senior Support Specialist (Hybrid)

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Description

The IT Help Desk Senior Support Specialist will provide courteous, professional customer service and technical assistance and assist the user community and other IT personnel to troubleshoot, maintain, and resolve computer hardware and software issues. This role requires participation in an on-call weekend team and working hours from 12:00 – 9:00 pm EST, Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform all User Changes functions on a daily basis, which includes user onboarding & offboarding and the activation, deactivation, and editing of Active Directory accounts
• Process requests for remote access and mailbox access by following defined firm protocols, which include securing and appropriately documenting approvals for access
• Provide telephone and email support for all corporate users of computer software, hardware, peripherals and networks
• Provide guidance to IT Help Desk Support Specialists who need assistance with troubleshooting of incidents
• Grant access, change, and reset passwords
• Learn all internal business applications and provide general PC/network support (tier I & tier II support) and general application support to a distributed user base
• Serve as the initial point of contact for troubleshooting hardware/software PC and printer problems
• Identify, troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate issues related to computer hardware, software, and related equipment installation and configuration
• Log all calls and activities accurately in a ticket tracking system
• Update and/or establish appropriate documentation for all work functions and responsibilities
• Handle special projects and additional duties as assigned
• Writes and/or contributes to KB articles
• Must attend HDI or related training within 1 year (Desktop Advanced Support Technician or A Certification)
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience performing tier I & tier II help desk support working as part of a corporate help desk/IT team
• Basic Technical Certification (A , networking, MCP, etc.)
• Strong customer service, can-do attitude, with good follow-through skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Work well with others in a team environment requiring minimal supervision
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities
• Keen interest and ability to learn new software and hardware
• Knowledge of mobile devices, including iPhone and Android devices
• Advanced knowledge of desktop computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office; experience with a variety of platforms and systems including, Microsoft Windows and Apple (MAC)
• Knowledge of mobile devices, including iPhone and Android devices
  
  

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree
  
  

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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