Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group

Junior IT Service Desk Specialist

New York, NY, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
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Skills

  • Microsoft
  • Asset Management
  • Life Insurance
  • Technical Support
  • Operating Systems
  • Productivity
  • Virtual Private Network
  • Wireless Communication
  • Computer Networking
  • Onboarding
  • Software Deployment
  • Computer Hardware
  • Knowledge Base
  • Technical Writing
  • Reporting
  • Tier 1
  • Help Desk
  • Service Desk
  • ServiceNow
  • JIRA
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Management
  • Active Directory
  • Legal
  • Remote Support
  • TeamViewer
  • IT Asset Management
  • Inventory
  • CompTIA
  • ITIL
  • Microsoft Office
  • Information Technology
  • Screening
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Recruiting
  • Taxes
  • Insurance
  • Law
  • Communication
  • Gmail
  • Routing
  • Management Consulting
  • Life Sciences
  • SAP BASIS
  • Military

Summary

Description:
Hybrid Mostly Remote in New York, NY

Our client is seeking a Junior IT Service Desk Specialist to provide first-level technical support in a Microsoft-based enterprise environment. The specialist will act as the primary point of contact for technical issues, support workstation deployment, and assist with account administration, asset management, and service request fulfillment.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $25.00 to $30.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the first point of contact for end-user technical support requests.
  • Provide Tier 1 support for hardware, software, operating systems, and productivity applications.
  • Log, track, and update incidents and service requests through ticket management platforms.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VPN, wireless, and wired network connections.
  • Image, configure, deploy, and support end-user workstations and peripheral devices.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including user account administration and password resets.
  • Assist with software deployment, patching, and security update initiatives.
  • Maintain and update IT asset and inventory records.
  • Support hardware decommissioning and sanitization processes.
  • Create and maintain knowledge base articles and technical documentation.
  • Contribute to service ticket reporting and operational status updates.
  • Participate in team meetings and support continuous service improvement efforts.

Experience Requirements:
  • Previous Tier 1 Help Desk or IT Service Desk experience.
  • Experience using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira.
  • Experience supporting Windows 11 workstations.
  • Experience with workstation imaging, deployment, and configuration.
  • Experience managing user accounts within Active Directory.
  • Experience supporting government, legal, or highly regulated environments. (Preferred)
  • Familiarity with remote support tools such as AnyDesk or TeamViewer. (Preferred)
  • Experience with IT asset management and inventory tracking. (Preferred)
  • Exposure to enterprise deployment tools such as SmartDeploy or DeployR. (Preferred)
  • CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation, or Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals. (Preferred)

Education Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field. (Preferred)


Recruitment Transparency Notice



Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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  • Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

Eliassen Group 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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