
Senior IT Help Desk Specialist
Benchmark Mortgage
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Plano • Texas • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Provide timely, high-quality support to end users by resolving hardware, software and access-related issues
- Act as an escalation point for complex issues
- Contribute to system administration, automation, security and operational stability across corporate and branch locations
- Troubleshoot advanced issues involving operating systems, applications and network-related issues
- Manage user accounts, permissions, group policies and access controls
- Manage endpoint deployments, configurations and updates
- Support endpoint management (desktops, laptops, mobile devices)
- Ensure timely resolution of tickets in alignment with SLAs
- Maintain documentation for systems, processes and procedures
- Mentor Help Desk Specialists, providing guidance and support
- Participate in system patching, updates and maintenance cycles
- Assist with virtualization and cloud environments (Azure/AWS)
Requirements
- 4-6 years of Information Technology (IT) Support Experience, including 1-3 years managing escalations with progression into systems and/or infrastructure support
- Strong customer service skills
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (O365, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Active Directory, Entra, InTune, etc)
- Strong knowledge of Windows environments and Microsoft 365
- Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Basic scripting experience (PowerShell preferred) required
- Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans and Company match
- Company-provided life insurance
- 8 paid holidays AND MORE!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT supportsystem administrationautomationsecuritytroubleshootingendpoint managementscriptingnetworking conceptsMicrosoft 365virtualization
Soft Skills
customer serviceproblem-solvingmentoringcommunication
Certifications
Associate’s degree in Information TechnologyAssociate’s degree in Computer Science