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Optiv Sr. Service Desk Analyst | Hanover, MD in Columbia, Maryland
This position will be hybrid and is required to be in-office up to 3 days per week.
The Sr. Service Desk Analyst provides moderately complex support and rapid resolution to end users at Optiv for IT issues and update requests via helpdesk. The Sr. Service Desk Analyst will be required to address issues that are escalated due to complexity as well as provide informal, on the spot training on the use of PCs, operating systems and applications as well as configure end-user PCs.
How you'll make an impact:
Accept technical support calls and emails to the I.T. Department and track issues to resolution via an enterprise help desk system.
Troubleshoot and resolve end-user hardware, operating system, and software related problems.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic network and server access problems for end users.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with voice communications (i.e., VoIP telephones) and voicemail systems.
Analyze and forward support issues that cannot be addressed by the HelpDesk to appropriate IT personnel.
Install, configure, and test laptops/desktops, mobile devices, peripherals and software.
Responsible for new user setup including user account creation and image-based hardware deployments.
Maintain inventory of hardware devices and software licensing.
Educate staff on appropriate use of hardware and software to prevent errors and promote efficiency. Complete assigned company-wide rollouts of upgraded desktops, laptops, monitors and other computer equipment
Develop and update help desk documentation and procedures.
Assist employees using Microsoft desktop operating systems (Windows XP, Windows 7) and applications. (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
Develop technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on the Optiv internal applications and IT environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What we're looking for:
This position will be hybrid and is required to be in-office up to 3 days per week.
High school diploma required. Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related field; or two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum 3 years of general Help Desk experience in an enterprise environment required.
Experience supporting Windows desktop operating systems required.
Experience supporting Microsoft Office required.
Working knowledge of OS image creation and deployment concepts and best practices required.
Working knowledge of laptop/desktop/peripheral hardware required.
Willingness and ability to take call after hours and on weekends required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on providing clear, concise and professional documentation for areas of assigned responsibility required.
At least two relevant Microsoft or CompTIA certifications preferred.
Working knowledge of Active Directory preferred.
Working knowledge of networks and network cabling preferred.
Working knowledge of automated software deployment mechanisms preferred
What you can expect from Optiv
A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (http://www.optiv.com/company/about-us#dei-group) .
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
EEO Statement
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