Desktop Support Analyst
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.
About the role
Provide Level 2 End User Support, supporting all locations in the region and company. Assist with Service Desk tickets, maintain PCs, support firm software, participate in IT projects, maintain network file and print servers, provide phone support in centralized VoIP locations, and facilitate legal matters compliance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond promptly to support tickets in the queue(s).
- Document Service Desk ticket technical notes for escalation or resolution of service requests.
- Send Corporate IT communications to internal customers.
- Complete PC setup and deployment for new employees using standard hardware, images, and software.
- Train new employees on the use of PC and other networked equipment using standard training documents.
- Assign users and computers to proper business groups in Active Directory.
- Perform timely workstation hardware and software upgrades.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, connection, and software issues reported to the Service Desk.
- Coordinate with authorized vendors for PC hardware repair.
- Monitor and remove viruses, spyware, and other unauthorized software.
- Maintain and/or coordinate PC hardware inventory.
- Order and purchase standard equipment and software through approved vendors.
- Support Desktop Management with post-mass deployment issues of standard software.
- Provide IT support for local software within their region, coordinating support with a Product Champion when needed.
- Upgrade local server software as necessary.
- Regularly attend and contribute to regional calls.
- Assist other IT Coordinators in the region and/or company.
- Proactively support Corporate IT and customer support changes and initiatives.
- Test phases of changing hardware and software standards.
- Monitor ticket queues to ensure SLAs and OLAs are met.
- Utilize the standard Knowledgebase per standard procedures.
- Complete various projects and tasks as assigned, such as IT focus groups.
- Reconciliation of Active Directory permissions as per internal security audits.
- Reconciliation of licenses associated with locally purchased software.
- Coordinate with local vendors for cabling, HVAC, phone system, printer/fax, and other IT-related facilities maintenance.
- Tasks related to potential office remodels or relocations.
- Update networked applications as required.
- Maintain daily tape backup and off-site tape storage.
- Report file and server issues to the Service Desk for further assignment.
- Set up and maintain network printers, scanners, and multi-function devices.
- Coordinate copier/MFD repairs with authorized repair vendors.
- Provide phone support in centralized VoIP locations.
- Complete legal hold workstation procedures and hard drive copies as requested.
- Preserve backup tapes and other electronic media as requested.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Schedule
This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership.
TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. We’re a leading provider of business and technology services, accelerating business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution, and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.