IT Help Desk Technician (MS Windows Network)

LNK International, Inc.•Town of Smithtown, NY

9d•$24 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Help Desk Technician provides technical support and troubleshooting assistance for users in a Microsoft Windows-based network environment. This role is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting desktop systems, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and network connectivity. The technician serves as the first point of contact for IT-related issues and ensures timely resolution of hardware, software, and user access problems.

Requirements

Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
1–3 years of help desk or desktop support experience.
Experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments (Windows 11 and Windows Server).
Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365, mobile devices, TCP/IP networking, VPN connectivity, and printers/peripherals.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple support requests.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft certifications.
Experience with ticketing/help desk systems.
Knowledge of remote support tools.
Experience with virtualization technologies and backup systems is a plus.
Mac experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide first-level and second-level support for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 applications, and standard business software.
Respond to help desk tickets, phone calls, and email requests in a timely manner.
Diagnose and resolve desktop, laptop, printer, and peripheral issues.
Experience with AV Conferencing hardware and software support for conference rooms and desktops
Support users within a Windows Active Directory / Azure environment.
Create, modify, and disable user accounts and permissions.
Assist with network troubleshooting, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and Wi‑Fi connectivity issues.
Support Microsoft Exchange / Microsoft 365 email systems.
Install, configure, and upgrade PCs, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and related equipment.
Deploy and maintain Windows operating systems and software applications.
Perform workstation imaging, setup, and deployment.
Maintain inventory of IT equipment and software licenses.
Ensure antivirus, endpoint protection, and Windows updates are properly maintained.
Follow company security policies and procedures.
Assist with backup and recovery procedures.
Document technical procedures and troubleshooting steps.
Provide excellent customer service and communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users.
Train users on basic system functions and best practices.
Escalate unresolved issues to senior IT staff when necessary.