Level 1 – IT Service Desk Officer

Job description / Role

Our client, a well-known company is currently looking for a L1 – IT Service Desk Officer who will be responsible for performing data governance activities.

He/She will be responsible for proper prioritization, logging and initial troubleshooting of all incoming requests for support from internal and external users via phone and email in a pleasant and professional manner. This position will perform initial troubleshooting of all developed applications and systems, desktop and mobile related operating systems, other 3rd party software, and peripheral devices.

Job Responsibilities:
• Assist users in the resolution of problems related to systems operations.
• Demonstrate core values of People, Service Excellence, Trustworthiness, Process Simplicity.
• Performs advanced diagnostic testing, analysis and optimization of all desktop devices and components.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge of desktop computer devices, operation systems, configurations, service desk support systems and tools, and other related support procedures.
• Helps maintain an inventory of all desktop, mobile devices and network components.
• Follows established Service Desk support policies and procedures.
• Works with outside vendors to resolve problems and coordinate implementing solutions Developments and helps prepare, document, test, and maintain system disaster recovery procedures.
• Obtains user and management approval prior to implementing changes into the live environment.
• Follows established changed control procedures.
• Provides timely problem resolution progress updates to end-users and management until full resolution has occurred, escalates issues on a timely basis, follows IT incident & problem escalation procedure.
• Continuously monitors work order system for reported issues and closes work-orders on a timely basis.
• Documents support calls so problem determination and solutions can be identified upon re-occurrence, identifies recurring incidents as problems and notifies management accordingly.
• Support email, or phone calls has been reviewed before leaving for the day. All incidents and requests must be acknowledged with user and appropriate priority and resolution expectations established.
• Support of all desktop software and hardware including investment & trading applications
• Remotely connect users to trouble shoot IT related Issues
• Ensure all tasks and incidents are logged and regularly updated.
• Respond to all incidents/issues making sure that they are logged and followed up effectively within defined service levels
• Take ownership, and be a central point of contact, for any issue reported by our customers ensuring professional and regular communication is provided
• Support of communications within an Enterprise environment
• Support of market data applications including Reuters, Bloomberg, Fact set, Math lab and several others.

Requirements

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience, Require
• Four plus years of experience supporting and trouble-shooting computer hardware and software systems within the Information Technology field
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with desktop computer devices, operation systems, configurations, diagnostic testing, service desk support systems and tools, advanced trouble-shooting processes and procedures
• Experience working with Servers Hardware
• Experience supporting PCs running Windows 10 and Mac OS
• Experience working with wired and wireless network attached devices
• Experience working with Networking devices; modems, routers and switches
• Experience diagnosing various hardware, peripherals and software problems and PC and Mac computers
• Desired Licenses or Certifications: CCNA/ MCP/ MCSE / Network+/ A+/ Security+/ ITIL.
• Candidates with experience in troubleshooting market data toolsets (Eikon, Bloomberg, Factset), triaging trading tools (Swift, Flextrade, ERAM, Simcorp) are highly preferred

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.