We are looking for a Help Desk Analyst I to join a team in a contract-to-permanent role. This role supports end users across desktop, server, and productivity environments, while delivering responsive technical assistance and a high standard of customer care. The ideal candidate brings strong troubleshooting ability, communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical users, and works effectively in a collaborative support setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide day-to-day technical support for Windows-based PCs, desktop hardware, and related workstation issues for end users.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents involving Microsoft 365 applications, antivirus software, malware concerns, and general access or performance problems.<br>• Support both PC and Mac environments, ensuring users receive timely assistance across multiple platforms.<br>• Monitor, update, and manage service requests through a ticketing system, maintaining accurate documentation and follow-through on open issues.<br>• Assist with administration and support activities for Windows Server, Exchange Server, and Terminal Server environments as needed.<br>• Work closely with team members to diagnose recurring technical problems, escalate complex issues appropriately, and improve service delivery.<br>• Help maintain and support core office technologies, including desktop equipment, PC hardware, and PBX/PABX-related user support when required.<br>• Contribute to basic network and security troubleshooting, including support related to routers, firewalls, and endpoint protection tools when applicable.
<p><strong>Level II - IT Support Analyst (Contract-to-Hire)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hartford, CT 06103 (Fully Remote)</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Contract-to-Hire</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 90-Day Contract-to-Hire</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> Up to $35.00/hour</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday-Friday, 40 Hours Per Week</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Level II IT Support Analyst to join a remote IT support team. This position is ideal for a candidate with experience supporting Microsoft environments, user administration, email systems, and escalated technical support requests.</p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a combination of Microsoft 365 administration, user account management, identity and access support, email administration, troubleshooting, and ticket resolution. The ideal candidate can work independently, learn new processes quickly, and provide exceptional support to end users.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Troubleshoot and resolve Tier II support requests.</li><li>Support Microsoft 365 administration and user management activities.</li><li>Manage user accounts, permissions, security groups, and access requests.</li><li>Administer distribution groups, distribution lists, and shared resources.</li><li>Support email-related administration and troubleshooting.</li><li>Execute and troubleshoot PowerShell scripts.</li><li>Assist with cloud and on-premises user administration tasks.</li><li>Work tickets through a ServiceNow-based support environment.</li><li>Escalate complex issues when appropriate.</li><li>Document troubleshooting steps, procedures, and resolutions.</li><li>Collaborate with team members in a fully remote environment.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Environment</strong></p><p>Experience with some or all of the following technologies is preferred:</p><ul><li>Microsoft 365</li><li>Office 365</li><li>Exchange Online</li><li>Active Directory</li><li>Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)</li><li>PowerShell</li><li>ServiceNow</li><li>Azure</li><li>Windows 10 / Windows 11</li><li>Identity & Access Management</li><li>Distribution Groups</li><li>Distribution Lists</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to help protect and strengthen the organization’s technology environment in Oyster Bay, New York. In this role, you will monitor security events, investigate potential threats, and work closely with IT partners to reduce risk across systems and infrastructure. This position also supports secure operations through documentation, system maintenance, and guidance on compliant technology use, including approved AI tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor networks, endpoints, and security tools to detect threats, unusual behavior, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized activity across the environment.<br>• Investigate security events from initial alert through resolution, documenting findings, assessing business impact, and identifying underlying causes.<br>• Evaluate security risks, rank remediation priorities, and collaborate with internal technology teams to implement effective corrective measures.<br>• Review the effectiveness of security controls and confirm that mitigation efforts are completed, tested, and properly validated.<br>• Escalate material cybersecurity, governance, compliance, and risk concerns to leadership with clear analysis to support informed decisions.<br>• Provide guidance on the secure and policy-aligned use of approved artificial intelligence solutions and assist with oversight of related practices.<br>• Assist with infrastructure administration by supporting patching, upgrades, testing, and security improvements, including occasional after-hours maintenance activities.<br>• Maintain current documentation for system settings, security measures, asset inventories, and operational procedures to support audit readiness and continuity.<br>• Offer secondary technical support for escalated user issues and service requests when additional troubleshooting expertise is needed.
<p>We are seeking a hands-on <strong>IT Client Services & Help Desk Lead</strong> to lead IT support and deliver an exceptional end-user experience.</p><p>This role combines <strong>hands-on technical support, help desk leadership, MSP management, and service improvement</strong>. The Manager will resolve complex issues while overseeing an outsourced Managed Service Provider (MSP).</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hands-On Technical Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a senior help desk resource and resolve end-user issues.</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, Microsoft 365, Teams, printing, mobile devices, and business applications.</li><li>Manage tickets through resolution and provide user updates.</li><li>Provide remote, desk-side, and executive support.</li><li>Build, configure, and deploy end-user systems.</li><li>Participate in on-call escalations as needed.</li><li>Document resolutions and maintain knowledge base articles.</li></ul><p><strong>Help Desk & MSP Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily help desk operations and ticket queues.</li><li>Monitor SLAs and ensure timely resolution.</li><li>Determine which issues should be handled internally vs. by the MSP.</li><li>Serve as the escalation point for complex issues.</li><li>Hold the MSP accountable for service quality and resolution times.</li><li>Lead recurring MSP operational reviews.</li><li>Increase the number of tickets efficiently handled by the MSP.</li></ul><p><strong>Customer Service & Service Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Build strong relationships with employees across the organization.</li><li>Deliver excellent customer service and communicate effectively during outages.</li><li>Analyze ticket trends and recurring issues to identify process improvements and automation opportunities.</li><li>Develop support standards and procedures.</li><li>Reduce ticket volume, backlog, and aging while improving first-contact resolution.</li></ul><p><strong>Documentation & Knowledge Management</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting guides, knowledge base articles, and technical runbooks.</li><li>Document onboarding, offboarding, hardware deployment, software provisioning, account management, and common support procedures.</li><li>Ensure processes are consistently followed by internal IT staff and the MSP.</li><li>Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams on operational documentation.</li><li>Audit MSP documentation and ensure critical IT knowledge remains within the organization.</li><li>Support business continuity and disaster recovery through operational runbooks.IT Client Services & Help Desk Lead</li></ul>