We are looking for a Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst to provide day-to-day technical assistance for employees in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone early in their IT career who enjoys solving user issues, learning through hands-on experience, and delivering dependable support in a detail-oriented environment. You will work closely with internal staff to address common technology concerns, prepare equipment for new hires, and contribute to ongoing IT projects under the guidance of the IT Manager.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Respond to employee support requests and manage a steady flow of service desk tickets with timely follow-up and resolution.<br>• Diagnose and resolve routine hardware, software, and Windows-related issues, escalating more complex problems when needed.<br>• Set up laptops, desktops, peripherals, and user workstations to ensure employees have the tools required for daily work.<br>• Support onboarding and offboarding activities by preparing equipment, configuring access, and collecting assigned devices.<br>• Maintain accurate ticket updates and documentation so issues, actions taken, and next steps are clearly recorded.<br>• Provide user-friendly assistance to employees with different levels of technical knowledge, using patience and clear communication.<br>• Partner with the IT Manager on assigned technology initiatives and assist with operational tasks that improve support services.
<p><strong>Help Desk Support Analyst</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong> </p><p>We are seeking a Help Desk Support Analyst to provide day-to-day technical support in a professional environment. This Los Angeles, California-based role will troubleshoot user issues, manage support requests, and help ensure employees have reliable access to the technology they need.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Respond to and resolve end-user hardware, software, and access issues.</li><li>Manage support requests through an established ticketing system.</li><li>Troubleshoot desktop applications, operating systems, connectivity, and peripheral issues.</li><li>Escalate complex issues to appropriate technical teams when needed.</li><li>Maintain clear documentation of issues, resolutions, and support procedures.</li><li>Assist with software testing, workstation support, and general IT projects.</li><li>Provide professional and responsive customer service to users across the organization.</li></ul>
<p><strong>IT Help Desk Specialist</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A growing professional services organization based in Los Angeles, California is seeking an IT Help Desk Specialist to provide responsive technology support to employees and help maintain reliable day-to-day IT operations. The organization offers a collaborative environment where team members can gain exposure to a broad range of Microsoft technologies while developing their technical skills and growing into additional IT responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The IT Help Desk Specialist will serve as a first point of contact for employees experiencing technology issues. This role will provide hands-on support across Windows devices, Microsoft 365, user accounts, hardware, software, printers, networking, and remote connectivity. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting fundamentals, excellent customer service skills, and an interest in growing their career in IT support and systems administration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide first-level technical support for employees through in-person, email, phone, collaboration tools, and ticketing channels.</li><li>Troubleshoot Windows, Microsoft 365, passwords, account lockouts, printers, peripherals, VPN, Wi-Fi, and basic network connectivity issues.</li><li>Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including user account setup, access changes, and workstation preparation.</li><li>Configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot laptops, desktops, software, and other workplace technology.</li><li>Manage support requests through the IT ticketing system, documenting troubleshooting steps and ensuring timely resolution or escalation.</li><li>Support Active Directory and cloud-based identity administration for routine user and access requests.</li><li>Maintain technology inventory, documentation, and internal knowledge resources.</li><li>Assist senior IT staff with software deployments, system testing, documentation, and company-wide technology projects.</li><li>Coordinate with technology vendors and escalate complex technical issues when appropriate.</li><li>Communicate technical solutions clearly and professionally to non-technical users.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Fully onsite </li><li>Standard schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break</li><li>Occasional overtime may be required during peak business periods and month-end activities</li><li>Limited local travel may occasionally be required</li><li>Opportunity to gain experience across a broad Microsoft-focused IT environment and grow into more advanced technical responsibilities</li></ul>