Help Desk Analyst Level III

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking Help Desk Analyst III in Boca Raton, FL.

Summary:
The Help Desk Analyst III serves as the senior technical resource and final escalation point inside the Help Desk before tickets are routed to Systems, Network, or Database. You will personally resolve the most complex end-user incidents, act as the floor lead for our Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, own the operational maturity of our Help Desk processes, and partner with our Systems and Security teams on projects that touch every employee in the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for all incidents and service requests that cannot be resolved at Tier 1 or Tier 2; This includes deep troubleshooting of Windows 11 endpoints, macOS devices, mobile devices (iOS/Android), Microsoft 365 services, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, VPN, MFA, and identity issues across our Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments
* Own root-cause analysis for recurring and high-impact issues; Identify trends across ticket data, propose preventive solutions, and drive them to implementation in coordination with Systems, Network, Database, and Security teams
* Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to Tier 1 and Tier 2 Help Desk analysts; Review their tickets for quality, and model excellent customer service
* Act as backup to the IT Systems Manager for Help Desk operational decisions in their absence, including ticket triage, queue management, escalation calls, and prioritization during incidents
* Author, maintain, and publish knowledge base articles, runbooks, and standard operating procedures so Tier 1 and Tier 2 can resolve repeat issues independently

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
* 6+ years of progressive end-user/IT support experience, with at least 2 years at a Tier 3, Level 3, or senior help-desk capacity (escalation point, mentor, or floor lead)
* Demonstrated mastery of Windows 11 enterprise troubleshooting (registry, event logs, group policy, BitLocker recovery, driver and profile issues) and working knowledge of macOS in a managed business environment
* Hands-on administration of Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online) and hybrid identity across Microsoft Entra ID and on-premises Active Directory, including user lifecycle, MFA, conditional access, and sign-in log analysis
* Practical PowerShell skills for Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Microsoft Graph automation, able to write, modify, and explain existing scripts
* Hands-on experience with at least one modern endpoint management/RMM platform (e.g., NinjaOne, Microsoft Intune, SCCM) and at least one modern EDR/endpoint security platform (e.g., Cortex XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint), including alert investigation

Preferred Certifications:
* Certifications are not strictly required, but the following will significantly strengthen a candidate's application; We will sponsor continued certification for the right candidate
* CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
* Microsoft Certified: MD-102, Endpoint Administrator Associate, AZ-900, SC-300
* Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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