Tier 1 Help Desk Analyst

Job Title: Tier 1 Help Desk Analyst

Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities Candidates must be able to work onsite three days a week at our Rocket Center, WV location. We are seeking a customer-focused and technically skilled Tier 1 Help Desk Analyst to provide first-level support for end users experiencing technical issues. This role is critical in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by resolving basic IT problems, escalating complex issues, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Serve as the first point of contact for users seeking technical assistance via phone, email, or ticketing system.
• Provide basic troubleshooting for hardware, software, network, and application issues.
• Log and track support requests using a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution or escalation.
• Escalate unresolved issues to Tier 2 or Tier 3 support teams as needed.
• Assist with password resets, account unlocks, and access requests.
• Follow standard operating procedures and contribute to knowledge base documentation.
• Maintain professionalism and empathy in all user interactions.
• Support onboarding/offboarding processes including account setup and equipment provisioning.

Required Education High School Diploma/GED Preferred Education Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Required Technical and Professional Expertise - 1+ year of experience in customer service or help desk role. Basic understanding of Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite, and common enterprise applications. Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira). Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be eligible to obtain Public Trust clearance upon hire.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience - Experience in a federal or government consulting environment. Knowledge of Active Directory, VPNs, and remote desktop tools. CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation, or similar certifications. Associate degree or technical certification.

About Business Unit IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.