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Sr. Service Desk Specialist – Tier 1

Sr. Service Desk Specialist – Tier 1

CompanyFortitude Reinsurance
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$70000 – $80000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in an IT help desk environment, with a strong foundation in customer service excellence.
  • Familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and basic IT infrastructure.
  • Understanding of user account management (Active Directory, Office 365).
  • Basic knowledge of networking (e.g., IP configuration, VPN).
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to manage a high volume of tickets and escalate as necessary.
  • Experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) is essential.
  • Ability to write clear and concise IT documentation.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to user requests for IT support via ticket system, telephone, email, and Teams.
  • Basic troubleshooting for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and other IT services.
  • Provisioning and deprovisioning user accounts and setting up access permissions.
  • Assist with software installations, upgrades, and patching.
  • Handle IT ticketing system, ensuring timely and effective responses to issues.
  • Support mobile device management (MDM) for device enrollments and basic troubleshooting.
  • Monitor systems and escalate issues to L2 or L3 as necessary.
  • Participate in IT operations such as asset tracking and inventory management.
  • Provide end-user guidance for common IT issues (e.g., password resets, software usage).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience with Okta and Jira is preferred but not mandatory.