Sr. IT Help Desk Analyst
Knowles Corporation
Itasca, IL, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Active Directory
Business Software
Microsoft Outlook
Collaborative Software
Issue Tracking Systems
IT Management
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
System Center Configuration Manager
Networking Basics
Windows PowerShell
Remote Access Technology
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Phishing
Remote Service Software
Security Software
Software Deployment
Scripting
Microsoft InTune
Information Technology
Servicenow
User Accounts
Job description
- Advanced Helpdesk Support: Deliver high-level technical support for C-Suite Executives, including troubleshooting, technology assistance and effective & clear communication throughout issue resolution.
- Provide technical support for hardware, software, operating systems, and network-related issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents involving Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, VPN, printers, remote access, and line-of-business applications.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, group memberships, and access requests in Active Directory and related systems.
- Support onboarding, offboarding, workstation provisioning, software installations, device replacements, and user setup activities.
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Own incidents through resolution, ensuring timely follow-up, strong customer communication, and accurate ticket updates.
- Escalation & Problem Resolution: Act as a senior escalation point for unresolved service desk issues and recurring technical problems.
- Perform root cause analysis for common incidents and recommend long-term fixes to improve service stability.
- Coordinate with infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams to resolve cross-functional technical issues.
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Identify trends in support tickets and recommend improvements to reduce repeat incidents and improve end-user experience.
- Endpoint & Workplace Technology Support: Support desktop, laptop, mobile device, and peripheral lifecycle management including deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and retirement.
- Assist with endpoint configuration, patching, encryption compliance, and standard software deployment processes.
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Maintain and troubleshoot workplace technologies including conference room equipment, collaboration tools, and printing solutions.
- Service Excellence & Team Collaboration: Mentor junior helpdesk technicians by sharing technical knowledge, troubleshooting approaches, and customer service best practices.
- Contribute to knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures, and user support documentation.
- Help enforce service desk processes, ticket quality standards, and SLA-focused support practices.
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Participate in IT projects, refresh initiatives, rollouts, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Security & Compliance Support: Support security-related tasks such as access reviews, endpoint protection checks, phishing escalation, and policy-aligned troubleshooting.
- Escalate suspicious activity and assist with remediation steps in coordination with senior IT or security teams.
Requirements
- 6-8 years of experience in IT helpdesk, desktop support, or service desk roles in an enterprise environment.
- Strong experience supporting Windows devices, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, printers, VPN, remote support tools, and user account administration.
- Hands-on experience with Active Directory, ticketing systems, hardware troubleshooting, software deployment, and endpoint support processes.
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset is a must.
- Experience mentoring junior team members and working collaboratively across IT teams.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
- Must be a US citizen
Preferred Skills (Not Required):
- Experience with endpoint management tools such as Microsoft Intune, SCCM, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow or other enterprise IT service management tools.
- Working knowledge of basic networking, cybersecurity tools, and endpoint protection platforms.
- Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell to streamline support tasks
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