IT Help Desk

American National Bank & Trust•Wichita Falls, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Help Desk Specialist plays a crucial role in providing technical support and assistance to bank employees and customers, ensuring smooth and efficient technology operations within the bank. This position requires a strong understanding of various banking systems, hardware, software and network infrastructure. The IT Help Desk Specialist will be responsible for resolving IT-related issues promptly, maintaining IT equipment, and offering exceptional customer service to internal staff and clients.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Prior experience in an IT support or help desk role, preferably in the banking or financial industry.
Strong knowledge of banking applications, core banking systems and financial software.
Familiarity with network protocols, hardware components and operating systems (Windows, macOS, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), or similar would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Provide timely and effective technical support to bank employees and customers via various communication channels, including phone, email, chat or in-person.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
Create and manage user accounts for employees, ensuring appropriate access levels are granted, based on job roles and security requirements.
Reset passwords and assist users in regaining access to their accounts.
Log, track, and prioritize IT support requests using the bank’s ticketing system.
Escalate complex or critical issues to the appropriate IT teams for further investigation and resolution.
Install, update, and configure software applications on employee’s workstations.
Offer guidance and training to end-users on using software effectively.
Perform regular maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on computer hardware, printers, scanners and other peripherals.
Coordinate with vendors for hardware warranty repairs or replacements as needed.
Assist with network connectivity issues, including Wi-Fi setup, troubleshooting, and security configurations.
Maintain accurate records of IT support activities, technical documentation and troubleshooting procedures.
Contribute to the knowledge base to improve issue resolution efficiency.
Adhere to bank’s IT security policies and procedures to safeguard data and systems.
Educate end-users about best practices for IT security and data protection.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and IT industry trends to propose improvements for the bank’s IT infrastructure.
Exhibit a customer-centric approach, ensuring that every interaction is handled professionally and with a high level of empathy and understanding.
Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules, and maintaining purchasing work order process.
Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.
Track orders and ensure timely delivery.