Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst

Robert Half
Cambridge, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Cambridge, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Audio Video Distribution
Azure
Business Software
Network Troubleshooting
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Software
Cloud Services
Microsoft InTune

Job description

  • Deliver in-person deskside assistance for employees, resolving day-to-day hardware, software, and access issues in a timely manner.
  • Manage and work through escalated service requests, ensuring problems are properly diagnosed, communicated, and brought to resolution.
  • Support business applications by troubleshooting errors, reinstalling approved software, and confirming successful functionality on end-user devices.
  • Coordinate user onboarding and offboarding activities, including account setup, device preparation, and access updates.
  • Provide technical support for conference rooms and audiovisual systems to help meetings run without disruption.
  • Assist with Windows 10 and Windows 11 administration tasks, including user support across core Microsoft tools and endpoint technologies.
  • Contribute to basic IT administrative work involving Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender, and Duo.

Requirements

  • Support selected higher-level technical initiatives, including assistance with Azure cloud-related tasks as needed. Requirements - At least 3 years of experience in desktop support, deskside services, or onsite IT support roles.
  • Practical troubleshooting experience in Windows environments, including Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and common Microsoft support tools used in enterprise settings.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory and endpoint management or security platforms such as Intune, Defender, and Duo.
  • Ability to handle service desk tickets, application support requests, and basic hardware or network troubleshooting independently.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills with a detail-oriented, approachable style.
  • Comfortable working in a permanent onsite role in a smaller office environment with minimal supervision. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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