IT Service Desk Support - Level 1

The IT Service Desk Support - Level 1 specialist is the first point of contact for customer-facing technology issues and service requests across BlueAlly managed environments. The role owns accurate ticket intake, prioritization, first-line troubleshooting, customer communication, documentation, and resolution within approved Level 1 procedures. Work that cannot be resolved at Level 1 is escalated through the established Service Desk workflow while the customer-facing ticket remains visible and actively managed. 

Responsibilities 

• Answer incoming calls, emails, chats, portal requests, and assigned Zendesk tickets, providing first-line troubleshooting and issue resolution. 
• Create, categorize, prioritize, assign, and document incidents and service requests accurately in Zendesk in accordance with defined SLA and queue standards. 
• Provide Level 1 support for Microsoft 365, common business applications, end-user hardware, peripherals, printers, and standard connectivity issues. 
• Perform approved Active Directory and identity tasks such as password resets, account unlocks, and basic access provisioning within documented procedures. 
• Set up and support desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals when assigned, including remote or onsite troubleshooting as appropriate to the work assignment. 
• Maintain clear, professional customer communication throughout the ticket lifecycle, including status updates, information requests, resolution confirmation, and closure notes. 
• Escalate unresolved or out-of-scope work to Level 2 or the Service Desk Team Lead/designated Escalation Point with complete troubleshooting history, impact, evidence, and a clear next-action request. 
• Route monitoring, alerting, patching, preventative-maintenance, backup/DR, or other NOC-owned activities through the established Service Desk-to-NOC workflow when required. 
• Follow documented shift-handover procedures so open work, customer commitments, next actions, and escalations remain visible across 24x7 coverage. 
• Adhere to security, data-protection, access-control, documentation, and customer-specific support requirements.
• Create or improve knowledge-base content and standard procedures when repeatable solutions or documentation gaps are identified.
• Perform other approved Service Desk duties within Level 1 scope as business needs require. 

Education 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent relevant technical training, certifications, and professional experience will be considered. 

Knowledge & Experience 

• 1+ years of experience in a service desk, help desk, desktop support, or technical support role preferred. 
• Basic understanding of SLAs, ticket workflows, incident prioritization, queue ownership, and customer communication. 
• Familiarity with Windows desktop operating systems, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and basic networking concepts including Wi-Fi, LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, and VPN connectivity. 
• Experience with ticketing or ITSM platforms; Zendesk experience is preferred. 
• Ability to troubleshoot common end-user hardware, software, printer, application, and connectivity issues using documented procedures. 
• Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users. 
• Ability to document troubleshooting steps, outcomes, customer communication, and next actions accurately and consistently. 
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tickets and priorities in a 24x7, high-volume support environment. 

Preferred Certifications 

• CompTIA A+. 
• CompTIA Network+ or CCNA. 
• ITIL Foundation. 
• Relevant Microsoft certifications 

Work Conditions 

• This role supports a 24x7 staffed Service Desk and requires availability for the employee's assigned shift. Assigned schedules may include daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage based on operational staffing requirements. 
• Work arrangement may be remote, hybrid, or onsite based on assignment and operational requirements. Remote or hybrid assignments require a dedicated, professional workspace with reliable high-speed internet and secure connectivity suitable for confidential business and customer support activities. 
• Primarily computer-based support work requiring extended use of ticketing, remote-support, collaboration, and customer-communication tools.