Helpdesk Support Technician 2 - Remote Eligible

Help Desk Support Technician 2

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Help Desk Support Technician 2 provides support to end users for computer, application, system, device, access and hardware issues. Utilize technical experience and customer service skill to assist end users to resolve incidents and fulfil requests remotely and escalate as needed. Involvement in project planning; installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting of computer-related hardware and software components, responding to and resolving customer requests; team leadership to ensure customer support expectations are addressed in accordance with policy, meeting service level requirements and providing excellent customer service.

The Help Desk Support Technician 2:

• Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems of moderate complexity.
• Responds to telephone, email and online requests for technical support.
• Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem using applicable systems and tools.
• Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction.
• Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.
• Has excellent problem-solving skills to diagnose, evaluate and resolve complex problem situations, or when appropriate, escalate or route them to appropriate IT staff members.
• Performs root cause analysis, develops checklists for typical problems and recommends procedures and controls for problem prevention.
• Diagnoses and resolves unique, nonrecurring problems associated with application software and operating systems.
• Creates Knowledge Base articles for applications supported and assists with new hire training of new team members.
• Works with multiple vendors and other Support Groups to resolve hardware and software issues in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of technical experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Understanding of IT systems and functions with preferred previous work experience in the IT field

Additional Information:

Location/Work Style: Remote US

Why Humana?

At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it's important to us too. That's why we're committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. Just to name a few:

• Work-Life Balance
• Generous PTO package
• Health benefits effective day 1
• Annual Incentive Plan
• 401K - Excellent company match
• Well-being program
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

If you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana.

Work at Home Guidance:

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

SSN Alert Statement:

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Pay Range: $44,900 - $60,200 per year

Description of Benefits: Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 01-08-2026

About us:

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.