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Sr. Service Desk Support Engineer & Lead
, based on the details you provided:Job Description: Sr. Service Desk Support Engineer & LeadPosition OverviewWe are seeking a
Senior Service Desk Support Engineer & Lead
to join our IT operations team. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day Service Desk activities, resolving incidents, guiding junior analysts, and ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in end-user computing, leadership skills to mentor the team, and the ability to drive operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesService Desk Operations
- Answer customer requests via telephone, email, or ticketing system in a professional manner.
- Log all incidents and service requests accurately in the incident tracking system.
- Provide first-level troubleshooting and resolution for:
- Personal computing hardware.
- Microsoft Windows and MS Office Suite.
- Client access and business/clinical applications.
- Miscellaneous PC software programs.
- Isolate issues, determine root causes, and execute corrective actions to restore services efficiently.
- Minimize escalations by resolving issues within scope of access and expertise.
- Escalate unresolved issues to Level 2/3 support with complete and accurate documentation.
Leadership & Guidance
- Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical assistance to Service Desk Analysts.
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-priority issues.
- Collaborate with management to set measurable goals for the Service Desk and ensure team performance meets targets.
- Ensure adherence to established SLAs and quality standards.
- Promote a culture of customer focus, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Process & Documentation
- Create, update, and maintain troubleshooting procedures and knowledge base articles.
- Work with cross-functional teams to avoid repeat escalations.
- Participate in audits, quality checks, and compliance-driven activities.
- Assist in IT projects, system rollouts, and process improvements as assigned by management.
Customer Satisfaction
- Partner with other IT support teams to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the end-user support experience.
- Monitor feedback and drive initiatives for continuous improvement.
Out of Scope
The following activities are excluded from this role’s responsibilities:
- Level 2 & 3 Support activities.
- Enhancements, development, or fixes requiring access to product code (handled by product vendors).
- Hardware break-fix activities, software/media backups, and device-related issues.
- Production server installations or deployments.
- Changes to external systems.
- Support for Epic accounts or application-related questions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in IT Service Desk/End User Support, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows, MS Office Suite, and common business applications.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for hardware/software issues.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a support team.
- Strong documentation and process management abilities.
Key Competencies
- Technical Expertise: Hands-on problem-solving in end-user computing.
- Leadership: Ability to guide and mentor Service Desk Analysts.
- Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering outstanding support experiences.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and stakeholders.
- Accountability: Meets deadlines and maintains high-quality standards.
Qualifications
B. Tech or GraduationRange of Year Experience-Min Year4Range of Year Experience-Max Year7