Level 2 Service Desk Analyst X 5 - Houston, TX

Sr Service Desk Analyst

Remote

The Cloud & Managed Services Service Desk Technician role is to ensure proper computer operation so that client's end-users can accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting and actively resolving client's end-user support requests and escalating service tickets when considered appropriate and necessary in order to maintain SLA expectations. Issue resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and support request tracking tools.

Responsibilities include:

• Initial level of client support responsible for basic troubleshooting of client issues.
• Field incoming support requests via telephone, email, and ticket portal to ensure courteous, timely and effective resolution of client end-user issues.
• Dispatch support requests to other Service Desk Technicians as needed or other field consultants as outlined in the client documentation.
• Adhere to documented processes and procedures in accordance with Cloud & Managed Services SOC audit controls.
• Document all pertinent client end-user identification information, including client name, end-user name, contact information and nature of problem or issue.
• Build rapport and elicit problem details from client contacts.
• Prioritize and schedule problem resolution. Escalate problems, when required, to the appropriately experienced Cloud & Managed Services Service Desk Technicians, Systems Engineer or Field Resource.
• Record, track and document the support request problem solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution.
• Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and FAQ resources on the Internet / Intranet to aid in problem resolution.
• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the Cloud & Managed Services Team.
• Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications.
• Install anti-virus software and ensure virus definitions are up to date.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.
• Test fixes to ensure problem has been adequately resolved.
• Perform post-resolution follow ups to support requests.
• Develop support request sheets and FAQ lists for client end-users and other Service Desk Technicians and Field consultants.
• Reinforce SLAs to manage client and end-user expectations.
• Alert Cloud & Managed Services Management to emerging trends in service requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications
0 - 3 years of experience in a technology end-user support role.

Preferred Qualifications

• MCSE or MCSA a plus
• Citrix experience a plus
• Financial Institution experience a plus
• Storage Area Network (SAN) experience a plus
• Virtualization (VMWare or HyperV) experience a plus
• Exchange 2010 / 2013 / 2016 experience a plus
• O365 experience a plus
• Windows desktop and server operating system experience a plus
• Strong communication, customer service and problem solving skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Prior consulting and project management experience a plus
• Excellent client skills and customer relationship management skills, with proven ability to build relationships with key decision makers
• Solid understanding of business and information technology processes

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