Helpdesk Services Specialist

Empire State Development•Albany, NY

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide end users with all hardware and software technical support in a timely and courteous manner. Must also be able to identify, research, and resolve computer problems. Strong troubleshooting skills a must . Should be able to communicate clearly (written & verbal); work well under pressure and capable of prioritizing assignments.

Requirements

Education level required : HS Diploma or equivalent with 5 years relevant experience. Associates in Computer Science preferred. MCSE Desktop Infrastructure & Windows 10 Certification; and CompTIA A+ & Network Certification.
Relevant experience required : Minimum 4+ years customer service experience, including phone support in a fast-paced environment. Strong verbal and written communication; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently remotely; a team player; professional telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills are necessary; and strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Knowledge required : Helpdesk Solution; O365; MS Windows 10+; Mac iOS; MS Office 2016+; Adobe Cloud Suite; Kofax PDF Software; iOS Mobile device Applications & firmware; Web-based video conferencing tools; VDI knowledge a plus. Also, all other ESD supported applications.

Responsibilities

Assisting all staff via phone, email, and Helpdesk ticketing solution in a courteous and efficient manner.
Maintain helpdesk coverage; user follow-ups; and managing daily tickets assigned.
Maintain advance knowledge of ESD's standardized software applications to assist in problem resolution and needs assessment.
Support end-users with remote access on desktops/laptops and mobile devices across platforms.
Knowledgeable in VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)
Extensive experience with desktop hardware, software applications, operating systems, and networking connectivity (See Knowledge Required).
Assist end-users in developing working knowledge of systems running on LAN.
Prepare SOPs and user instructions as needed.
Ability to train and conduct new-user orientations on both hardware and software as requested.
Point person for all mobile and wireless devices including set-up, deployment, and user support.
User support and setup of Click Share/laptops for Zoom/WebEx webinars and conferences.
Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, moves and changes with Administrative Services as needed.
Collaborate with LAN technicians/network administrators to ensure efficient operation of the company s desktop computing environment; and liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors when necessary.
Perform tasks and functions as required by supervisor.
Perform other tasks and services needed by the end-user community, such as lifting, moving, boxing, and unboxing of equipment.
Occasional travel to the various ESD offices may be required.