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IT Service Desk Agent I

The IT Service Desk Agent provides level 1 support to organizations by answering, calls, chats, and e-mails from end users, resolves basic IT issues, and documents issues to be handed off to an application support team.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a high level of professionalism and customer service
• Serving as first point of contact for end users seeking IT assistance
• Supporting various technology and software such as Windows 10, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), network connectivity, VPN connectivity, Citrix, and Mobile Device Management
• Responding to end users with an analysis of their needs through qualifying questions over the phone and may use remote applications to diagnose the needs
• Performing remote troubleshooting through technical diagnostic techniques, remote software, and pertinent questions
• Taking end user calls about issues, resolving the issue during the call, or adequately documenting and transitioning the issue, following escalation protocols, as needed
• Walk end user through IT problem solving or workflow process
• Accurately documenting pertinent information for requests and incidents in relevant ticketing system(s)
• Identifying and escalate high-priority IT issues appropriately  
• Documenting investigations and resolutions in a timely manner, using research to quickly understand and diagnose issues
• Directing unresolved issues to the next level IT personnel
• Maintaining and expanding knowledge of help desk procedures and services
• Adhering to policies and procedures such as HIPAA and client notification expectations
• Attending and participating in team meetings
• Working on assigned projects on an ad hoc basis and assisting with other corporate initiatives as necessary, directed, assigned, or requested

Skills and Experience

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, written and verbal
• 1+ years of IT Service Desk or IT Support experience required
• General knowledge and/or experience in computer systems/software such as network connectivity, VPN connectivity, O365, AD, and Mobile Device Management
• ITIL training and/or experience desired
• Industry-specific certification(s) (e.g., CompTIA A+, Microsoft, HDI, etc.) preferred
• Proficient in English to support our clients’ needs. Spanish is a plus
• Must enjoy working with technology, be able to learn new software quickly, and have strong typing skills
• Ability to apply problem solving skills across repetitive tasks
• Ability to work nights and weekends, depending on assigned shift
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize
• Must be able to work independently, as well as within a team environment
• Must demonstrate and embody Nordic’s maxims