Service Desk Analyst

A Service Desk Analyst plays a critical role in any organization, acting as the front-line support for all IT-related queries and issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide first-level technical support to end-users via phone, email or in-person
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, network connectivity problems and peripheral equipment malfunctions
• Log all incidents and service requests in the service desk system and ensure timely closure of tickets
• Escalate complex incidents or requests to senior team members or other teams as required
• Evaluate and prioritize incidents based on impact and urgency, and take necessary actions to meet established service level agreements (SLAs)
• Install, configure and maintain hardware and software systems as required
• Create and maintain documentation related to service desk procedures, troubleshooting guides and end-user training manuals
• Participate in service desk projects and initiatives as required
• Provide end-user training on basic technology use and best practices

Qualifications:

• Diploma degree in Computer or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a service desk or technical support role
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of virtualized environments such as VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V
• Experience with Active Directory and Exchange
• Preferably with data analysis experience
• ITIL Foundation certification preferred