Analyst, Service desk

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.  Our Analysts are a valued member of the Managed Services team providing daily system support for desktop hardware, operating systems and applications, installation, and modifications. Analysts troubleshoot system and end user problems, act as the primary contact for customers for monitoring and job scheduling of the customer environment, manage user accounts, perform limited desktop maintenance, research, and develop effective and logical solutions considering operational policies and information assurance requirements.Responsibilities Take client phone calls from US and other countries, open Incident or Request tickets Actively monitor the ticket queue, proactively identifying, classifying, and responding to incidents and requests Triage customer calls per specified severity levels Execute first attempt to resolve the customer call Troubleshoot end user hardware, operating system and remote access Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues across a diverse range of datacenter and cloud technologies Perform User Account management including creation/deletion of user accounts, resetting passwords and group membership Use existing best practice guides, Standard Operating Procedures, and work instructions to guide your work Detailed notetaking of troubleshooting steps performed Fulfill administrative duties to support Service Desk operations, including proper ticket handling, maintaining documentation and adhering to communication standards Skill & Experience Minimum 2 years (3+ preferred) Help Desk/Service Desk experience, preferably at the enterprise level, supporting internal and external users. Windows 10/11, Windows Server OS Must possess a basic understanding of identity and access management services such as Active Directory or Entra ID. Microsoft Azure / 365 applications and services OR Google Workspace/G-Suite Familiar with and experience working in Virtual Desktop environments such as Citrix, Vmware HorizonView and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Working knowledge of troubleshooting network and remote access issues Troubleshooting end user hardware including laptop/desktop, Printers, docking station and remote access Core troubleshooting - the ability to Independently figure out the root of a problem through logical methodology and process of elimination. Additional Requirements Must be proficient at English, both written and verbal Must be able to read and understand technical documentation such as Knowledgebase Articles (KBAs), Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and "How To" guides Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM/Ticketing platform Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.USA Employment Benefits include:  - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more See benefits for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.