Sr. IT Desktop Support Consultant

3 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, United States Carnegie Mellon University Full time

The Computing Services central IT department provides services that have a strategic impact on university goals. We make service decisions based on interaction and valuable input from colleagues engaged in the education, research, and administration efforts of the university. We are a learning organization and approach successes and mistakes as a learning experience to continually cultivate a culture of intelligent risk taking. We want to hire versatile team members who are inspired and passionate about their work. Join us and be part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, diversity, team and individual growth.

CMU’s Computing Services department is searching for a Senior IT Desktop Support Consultant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by being responsible for front line support of users of desktops, networks and IT resources. Able to resolve and/or coordinate the resolution of escalated issues. Trains and assists lower level support staff with resolving technical issues. Ensures that established processes and procedures are followed. Researches, evaluates and recommends tools, processes, programs and techniques to provide improved technical support, and completes project work as assigned. This level includes help desk team leads that provide day-to-day oversight of assigned team members and senior level DSP staff.

Your core responsibilities will include:

Both roles (Service Desk and Desktop Support) will be involved in the ongoing review and evaluation of emerging technologies as assigned as well as leading or participating on project teams.

If primary role is desktop support, provides general and advanced technical support for user issues. Trains and assists lower level staff. Consults with departments, staff and faculty regarding operating systems, software and system configuration needs. Provides recommendation for purchases of hardware and software. Drafts and processes purchase orders. Performs installation and configuration of new software and hardware.

If primary role is front-line service desk support, provides general and advanced technical support to users. May serve as a team lead, overseeing and directing day-to-day work activities of team members. Assists supervisor in the development and implementation of tools, scripts, knowledge documentation and metrics. Provides input and performance feedback to supervisor and employees. Keeps supervisor apprised of issues that impact service delivery and operation.

Other duties as assigned.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Computing Services. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems preferred

3-5 years of end user support experience

3-5 years of help desk experience

3-5 years of network administration experience

3-5 years of operating system administration experience

3-5 years of workstation support experience

Well developed interpersonal skills

Well developed problem-solving and reasoning skills

Well developed technical skills

Requirements:

Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits, available to all full-time Carnegie Mellon University employees. Experience the full spectrum of advantages, from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to enticing retirement savings programs. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, and take well-deserved breaks with generous paid time off and holidays. Rest easy knowing you're covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.



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