IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Help Desk Analyst 3/HDA3 to join our customer in Columbus, OH. This is an ONSITE position and requires an onsite test and an IN-PERSON interview. Please find below additional details about this job.

Client is looking for an SME type resource that has extensive exp with Help Desk(I-III) and strong enough to work independently, strong MS troubleshooting skills, fix app errors, OUTSTANDING customer service. Needs a person that can perform in all levels (take calls, fix remotely if possible, go to customer and fix onsite, etc.) and also have server and network exp and has done this independently, the go to guy for answers and issue resolution.

They are currently a Microsoft shop, consultant should know all the latest and greatest Microsoft tools.

1. Installs, maintains, configures, upgrades and/or administers hardware and/or software in assigned multiple technology

domains.

2. Diagnoses, analyzes and resolves issues for customer(s) across assigned multiple technology domains.

3. Creates, organizes, files and maintains documentation.

4. Reviews and monitors enterprise security systems; takes appropriate action and responds to alarms/alerts per agency

policy and procedure (e.g., anti-virus, spam).

5. Interfaces with other platforms from a hardware and/or software perspective.

6. Answers questions and presents informal mentorship opportunities to peers and/or lower-level staff via conversation,

Possession of an associate’s degree with significant coursework (16 semester or 24 quarter hours) in computer science, computer information systems, computer programming, systems analysis, or closely related field and two (2) years of experience providing technical hardware/software support for desktop systems and applications.

• Manage expectations at all levels: customers/end users, executive sponsors.

• Ensure quality standards are followed.

• Monitor the team's open backlog of support issues and re-assign issues as necessary to ensure they are closed per agreed upon service levels.

• Act as the escalation point for high priority support issues.

• Ability to make recommendations on policies on system use and services.

Provides help desk support within the DSA (e.g., serves as initial contact for internal & external customers; interviews customers to determine nature & extent of problem; prioritizes & documents problem &/or uses trouble ticket system to document), conducts analysis & research of simple computer hardware & software problems (e.g., wide area &/or multi-network; mainframe & multi-operating systems, password resets &/or software applications), directs issues to appropriate higher-level network services technician &/or programmer/analyst for resolution &/or mentoring (i.e., to develop & enhance ability to monitor & maintain data communications/telecommunications systems equipment, & provide network support for both large area network & wide area network) which may include performing first level help desk support at user-site or in off-site locations on rotational basis. Documents current network infrastructure, desktop processes/procedures &/or telephone system & processes; ensures all circuits are in working order; runs network diagnostics; creates & maintains user connectivity; communicates network, LAN &/or WAN problems to appropriate network staff; implements security priorities.

Troubleshoots, unpacks, sets up & configures personal computers/notebooks; researches & refers to data Communications/telecommunications &/or network standards manual or technical documentation to assist higher-level information technology professionals in developing plans or installation, upgrade &/or removal of data communications/telecommunications equipment &/or services; deploys hardware to users following standardized procedures for imaging, asset management & AD protocols.

5 plus years field experience

Preferred Education:

4 year college degree in field of specialty

Interview Process: Face to face.

Additional Information :

- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". 

- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.

- Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment. 

SOURCER ASSIGNED: Pete Tylor; Email: pete dot tylor at idealforce.com 

Disclaimer : 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.