Desktop Support Analyst

Project duration: 6 months (temp-to-perm)

I have attached below a detailed job description for your review.

If you have the required experience and interest, please email me a current resume, along with your responses to the following questions:

*** How much experience in years do you have with Desktop Support? 

*** How much experience in years do you have troubleshooting local and network related computer issues?

*** How much experience in years do you have troubleshooting local and network related printer issues?

*** How much experience in years do you have with Remote Control/Support utilities such as Dameware, Remote Desktop or VNC?

*** How much experience in years do you have with desktop image deployment tools and/or WSUS?

*** How much experience in years do you have supporting mobile and IoT devices?

*** What technical certifications do you hold (MCP or A+ or equivalent)?

*** Do you hold a college degree?

*** Do you have access to a car?

*** What is your desired hourly rate?

*** Where do you currently reside (city, state)? 

*** Are you able to work in Chicago, IL?

*** What is your availability to start a new project?

Thank you!

Steven Edelman

Pivotal Solutions, Inc.

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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Network and Systems Administrator

PRIMARY JOB PURPOSE: Provide general on-site technology support to our main location and satellite

clinics. Responsible for resolving Level 1 and certain Level 2 technical issues though phone, hands-on as

well as remote support for Organization’s computing, mobile and printing devices, and applications. The Technical

Support Analyst must be able to reach any Organization location efficiently using their own means of transportation.

This role extends beyond basic “break/fix” to include other responsibilities such as one-on-one technology

training, desktop image creation, updating and management, and the ability to determine the technology

vertical that an issue exists in prior to escalating. While this role is not necessarily responsible for

remediating these higher-level issues, it must be able to identify and thoroughly triage them.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide phone, on-site and remote support to faculty, staff, and students. Performing up to Level 2

troubleshooting and problem analysis.

• Monitor and proactively update support tickets

• Provide support for all client-side hardware/software attached to Organization’s infrastructure

• Responsible for setups associated with new hires, relocations, and terminations

• Responsible for maintaining computer and user accounts in Active Directory

• Provision and troubleshoot Office 365 email accounts

• Maintain general understanding of all current and future Group Policies

• Create and maintain images for workstations using WDS

• Provide support for VDI and virtual environment

• Provide remote support to users using Citrix, VPN

• Assists with testing of new releases of software, upgrades, and patches

• Maintain accurate client-side asset inventory

• Provide one-on-one training for Organization applications

• Point of contact for mobile and IoT devices

• Perform basic networking troubleshooting including switches

• Works with team members to procure all necessary equipment to keep all information systems at

Organization running

• Responsible for maintenance of satellite TV services

• Primary creator of Organization ID cards

• Notify Network and Systems Administrator of potential HIPAA risks

• Assist all other members of the department when called upon

• Document all work and create/update internal system documentation

• Develop procedures and training materials for co-workers pertaining to the support desk

• Provide support for patch management and monthly maintenance window

• Provide after-hours/non-workday support and participate in 24x7 support desk coverage rotations

• Other duties as assigned

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide technical support to all end-user devices, including mobile devices

• Provide technical support for all general and line of business applications

• Perform extensive problem analysis and remediation including user education where applicable

• Gather all necessary information and perform triage when an issue needs to be escalated

• Create and maintain staff and student ID cards

• Configure and maintain image creation and management software for efficient deployment of new

systems

• Monitor and manage ticketing system

• Participates as team member on small and/or large projects

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Associates Degree or higher in Information Systems or equivalent field of study

• Multiple certifications may be substituted for degree experience at manager’s discretion

• 3+ years’ experience with filling a position for a support desk

• Must have and maintain a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or A+ certification (or

higher/equivalent). Bachelors or higher degree experience may be substituted for certification.

• Experience troubleshooting both local and network related computer and printer issues

• Experience with Remote Control/Support utilities such as Dameware, Remote Desktop or VNC

• Experience in desktop image deployment tools and/or WSUS

• Experience working with and supporting mobile and IoT devices

• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions

• Ability to multi-task, rearrange priorities and maintain focus and professionalism in a face-paced

environment.

• Ability to manage technical projects involving own work under minimal supervision

• Demonstrates initiative in solving problems associated with projects and daily work

• Excellent knowledge of business systems and procedures.

• Good interpersonal, organizational and customer relation skills

• Superior communications skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and participate in 24x7 coverage

• Ability to work in cooler data center environments

• Must own/have permanent access to a vehicle