IT Service Desk Agent

· Provide hardware / software / network problem diagnosis / resolution via telephone/email/chat for customer's end users

· Route problems to internal 2nd and 3rd level IT support staff.

· Coordinate and manage relationships with vendors and support staff that provide hardware / software / network problem resolution.

· Administer and provide User account provisioning.

· Use the Incident Management System to document and manage problems and work requests and their respective resolutions and circumvention's.

. Responds to telephone calls, email, instant messages, and assigned tickets from users; Assign work orders / incidents to appropriate, support teams and follow up until closure.

. Respond to, and diagnose, problems through discussions with users, including problem recognition, logs, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up steps; Provide level 1 remote desktop support and perform other activities based on SOPs

. Perform user account management activities

Escalate complex problem to appropriate support specialists

Responsible for activities relating to the evaluation, analysis, and setup of PC-based software products (e.g., word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, database management systems, electronic mail, and communications)

. Troubleshoot client software and basic network connectivity problems

. Identify, evaluate and prioritize customer problems and complaints

. May train users and operators on a limited basis and/or may write training procedures

. Participate in on-going training and departmental development

. Routine maintenance updates with other IT staff and business units

. Provide all required documentation including standards, configurations and diagrams

Total : 3-4 yrs of University education post High school (B.Sc. or Diploma)

Relavant : 2 - 3 years of help desk, voice customer service, and support experience with problem solving involving hardware, involving hardware, software, and networks.

Certification requirements

• Preferred MCP/MSCE/MSCA or HDI CSS or Cisco certification

• ITIL knowledge of V2 or V3 especially on Service Desk, Incident, Problem, and Change Management preferred, · Phone support experience necessary.

· Technical helpdesk or technical call center experience is necessary.

· Disciplined, systematic problem solving skills required.

· Hands-on work experience with the following:

· Windows Operating systems

· Clients: Windows7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000

· Servers: Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows 2008,

· Knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange 2003/2007

· ITSM ticketing tools such as Remedy, HP Service Center, Peregrine Service Center

· User account creation for Active Directory, Exchange Mailboxes, Distribution lists

· Remote desktop connectivity applications like SMS, Bomgar, WebEx, Live Meeting, and Windows Native tools

· MS Office Suite (XP, 2003, 2007): MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Outlook, MS Project, and MS Visio

· Internet browsers (e.g. Explorer, Chrome, Firefox),

· VPN and remote dial-in users

· Support for laptop, desktops, and printers

· PDA and blackberry support

· Others: Adobe Acrobat and other common desktop applications like Winzip, etc

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written)

• Good documentation skills

• Good working knowledge of MS OFFICE (Including MS Project and Visio)

• Should have a great customer handling skills

• Able to handle unforeseen situations

• High level of acceptance

• Can drive HCL's value and its methodology

Other Skills / Experience

· Ability to successfully provide hardware/software/network problem analysis and resolution support over the phone.

· Personal dedication to providing high quality, superior service at all times. Ability to finish what is started is a must.

· Ability to integrate as a cross-functional, team player in a fast-paced environment where all information is shared.

· Ability to learn new information quickly and the willingness to do so at all times.

· Ability to work flexible hours from time to time to cover for other help desk staff and to be on call via pager during the week.

· Customer Focus

· Teamwork

· Technical Expertise

· Interpersonal Effectiveness

· Concern for Order and Quality

Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program, A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance