Service Desk Analyst Sr.

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

4d•$33 - $54

About The Position

This is a senior-level technical and operational position within the Service Desk responsible for providing Tier 3 escalation support, technical leadership, and day-to-day operational continuity. The Senior Service Desk Analyst serves as the highest technical authority within the Service Desk and acts as the operational lead when the Service Desk Manager is unavailable. The role oversees advanced endpoint management, mobile device platforms, automation initiatives, and lifecycle operations while ensuring service stability, performance, and adherence to ITIL-aligned processes. The Senior Service Desk Analyst provides leadership guidance to Service Desk staff, coordinates complex incidents and cross-functional issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service quality, efficiency, and reliability. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy within established policies, procedures, and management direction, exercising independent judgment to support Service Desk operations, escalations, and technical leadership.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred; an associate degree with equivalent experience may be considered.
Candidates must possess a minimum of seven (7) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible technical experience supporting endpoint environments, enterprise systems, or service desk operations, including at least three (3) years in advanced technical or lead roles involving endpoint management, automation, mobile device management platforms, or operational leadership.
Demonstrated experience leading complex technical initiatives, mentoring technical staff, and coordinating cross-functional technical efforts is required.
Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Must possess CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications.
Expert knowledge of endpoint technologies, operating systems, enterprise applications, and mobile device management platforms.
Advanced understanding of ITIL processes, including incident, problem, change, and continual service improvement.
Strong leadership and decision-making abilities within a technical operational environment.
Ability to direct operational priorities, manage escalations, and maintain service continuity.
Advanced troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to mentor, coach, and develop technical staff.
Ability to develop and enforce technical standards, documentation practices, and operational procedures.
Strong communication skills for coordinating with leadership, technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Must communicate orally, see physical surroundings, listen, hear others, respond to oral commands, and demonstrate good communication skills.
May occasionally be required to lift and move network equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certifications in Microsoft, endpoint management platforms, automation, or IT service management are preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary technical escalation authority for complex endpoint, operating system, application, and enterprise device issues.
Acts as the operational lead for the Service Desk during periods when the Service Desk Manager is unavailable, ensuring continuity of operations, workload prioritization, and service level performance.
Oversees daily queue health, escalation flow, incident prioritization, and workload balancing to ensure SLA targets and operational objectives are met.
Leads advanced troubleshooting efforts, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation planning for recurring or high-impact issues.
Oversees the administration and operational health of mobile device management platforms, including Microsoft Intune, Apple Business Manager, and Samsung Knox.
Leads automation, scripting, and configuration management initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality.
Governs endpoint configuration standards, software packaging practices, and deployment processes within the Service Desk.
Oversees device lifecycle management activities, including asset tracking, procurement coordination, configuration standards, patching, replacement cycles, and decommissioning.
Leads complex Service Desk projects such as major endpoint deployments, platform enhancements, automation rollouts, and operational maturity initiatives.
Coordinates major incidents and cross-functional technical issues with Infrastructure, Information Security, Application, and vendor teams.
Reviews technical metrics, device compliance data, ticket trends, and performance indicators to drive operational improvements and risk reduction.
Establishes and maintains technical documentation standards, SOP governance, and knowledge management quality within the Service Desk.
Provides technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Service Desk Analysts and Specialists.
Supports audit readiness, compliance activities, and asset verification efforts related to endpoint and Service Desk operations.
Provides on-site and remote support as required.
Participates in on-call rotation and supports after-hours operational response as needed.
Assists in evaluating emerging technologies and recommending enhancements aligned with operational goals.
Supports strategic planning initiatives related to Service Desk tooling, automation, and endpoint lifecycle improvements.
Represents the Service Desk in cross-department technical discussions as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.