Serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all Zendesk application support, maintenance, configuration and enhancement requests
Collect and analyze business requirements, design and configure solutions, and provide testing assistance as required (full-lifecycle support)
Handle all Zendesk administrative functions including user account maintenance, reports & dashboards, workflows and other routine tasks
Design, implement, and support medium to high complexity configuration and low to medium complexity customization to meet business requirements
Perform regular system maintenance according to Zendesk best practices
Troubleshoot issues with Zendesk and related systems, including plugins and integrations
Respond to emergency situations and provide occasional after-hours support during outages, upgrades and other major system changes
Maintain Jira tickets with current status and comments describing the relevant solution and outcome of each request
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related major, or equivalent working experience
6-8+ years of experience as a Zendesk Administrator
Zendesk Administrator certified or equivalent experience
Zendesk Support Administrator Expert certification will be considered a strong plus
Strong customer-facing skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment
A demonstrated ability to understand and articulate complex requirements
Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests, and manage laterally and upwards
Availability to occasionally work outside business hours for application upgrades, outages, and project implementations
Experience working with Jira is a plus
Sitting for prolonged periods of time; extensive use of computers and keyboard; occasional walking and lifting may be required
Ability to work occasional weekend or after business hours for project deliverables/maintenance activities