Desktop Support Analyst
About The Position
Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do We are seeking a highly motivated Desktop Support Analyst to join our IT Support team at First American. In this role, you will provide hands-on technical support to employees and be responsible for diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues while delivering outstanding customer service.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a desktop support or IT helpdesk role.
- Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems.
- Experience troubleshooting hardware components such as desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and enterprise security tools.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPN, Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-centric mindset
Nice To Haves
- Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, or ITIL Foundation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and related peripherals in a remote environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network connectivity issues in a Windows and macOS environment.
- Assist with user account management, including Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
- Deploy, configure, and maintain workstations, operating systems, and business-critical applications.
- Support conferencing and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other remote access solutions.
- Document technical issues, resolutions, and processes in the IT service management system (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management).
- Escalate complex issues to senior IT staff or relevant teams when necessary.
- Participate in IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and new technology rollouts.
- Ensure compliance with company IT security policies and best practices.
- Provide training and guidance to end users on IT policies and tools.
Benefits
- Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
- Our people are the foundation of First American’s success and that is the reason we put them first.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
