Senior Helpdesk Support

Company: The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Location: Braintree
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Senior Helpdesk Support

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JOB LOCATION: Braintree MA
WAGE RANGE*: $50-$58
JOB NUMBER: Client-25-1018-DAC01-DAC01-114482

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:Organized self-starter and effective collaborator, showing strong interest in systems and process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to analyze business situations, create processes, and demonstrate problem solving and analytical thinking skills for successful support.
Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor information that establishes rapport.
Strong Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Demonstrate strong organizational and customer service skills, and attention to detail.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Knowledge of Claris FileMaker is preferable but not required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Entra is preferable but not required.
Knowledge of managing user accounts, groups, and permissions in Microsoft Active Directory is required.
Strong team player with ability to develop successful working relationships with various IT departments across a large enterprise


Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
Minimum 5-10 years of technical support experience or experience working on a help desk/service desk handling tickets preferred.
Experience supporting Microsoft Windows 10/11 and Windows Server
Experience with mobile device management for iOS, Android and other supported client devices.
Experience troubleshooting hardware, software and networking systems.
Experience with cloud computing and cloud technologies
Microsoft role-based training and certifications preferred but not required
A+ and Network+ certification preferred but not required.


JOB DESCRIPTION

DPPC is seeking to hire a Senior Helpdesk Support Specialist. The Senior Helpdesk Support Specialist is the first technical point of contact for the DPPC. The primary role of the Senior Helpdesk Support Specialist is to handle and process common end-user support inquiries and resolve technical problems in collaboration and communication with internal DPPC End User Support teams and external Commonwealth partners, vendors, and the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS).They will work closely with agency business units during multiple phases of upcoming technology and office expansion projects.

Incumbents of this position will report to and be supervised by the IT End User Support Manager. Job training, guidance on procedures, instructions on work assignments, and work performance reviews will be provided to ensure accuracy and completeness of work, as well as compliance with policies, procedures and best practices.

Key Responsibilities: Assist in the management of the helpdesk backlog and queue.
Responding promptly to all helpdesk requests via phone, email or in-person support.
Determine level of support required to escalate and resolve issues through appropriate channels for all system-related issues.
Support and maintain desktop, laptops, peripherals, and related technologies.
Conduct desktop imaging and device configuration protocols.
Set up new users and computers and support onboarding and offboarding activities.
Diagnose and resolve problems according to standard operating procedures and knowledgebase documents.
Develop and maintain documentation as required to support and maintain business applications.
Notify End User Support Manager or designee of complex issues, major incidents, or insufficient documentation.
Verify and confirm customer data and documents as required for support.
Troubleshooting and perform network analysis to address issues with network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/AP).
Perform software and hardware installations.
Conduct and assist in inventory asset management, account management and end-use training.
Assist in supporting and administering third-party platforms.
Assist in supporting and administering in-house platforms.
Participate in all internal office moves, additions, and subtractions of staff and/or equipment.
Troubleshoot application functionality and availability challenges.


Other Duties and Responsibilities: Uphold the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct
Take personal accountability for maintaining technical expertise.
Assist in the development of technology innovation to advance agency IT needs
Demonstrate experience supporting Microsoft Office suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) and other M365 applications.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds and push 65 pounds of equipment.



Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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