Help Desk Analyst Jobs in California

A Help Desk Analyst plays an integral role in managing technical difficulties that affect operations in the technology industry. Their daily responsibilities may include evaluating and resolving issues related to computer systems, hardware, software, and networks. They are expected to provide technical assistance and support, troubleshooting problems, and guiding users through corrective steps. They may also be tasked with the installation, modification, and repair of computer hardware and software. They're responsible for maintaining documentation of issues and contributing to the knowledge base to streamline future problem resolution.

Important skills for a Help Desk Analyst include strong problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of computer hardware, software, and networks. They should be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly. Certifications such as CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals are highly valued. Prior to becoming a Help Desk Analyst, a professional may hold roles such as IT Technician, Computer Operator, or IT Support Specialist which provide foundational technical and customer service skills necessary for the Help Desk Analyst role.

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Software Support Engineer

Patterns desirable Experience with MySQL or similar relational databases An understanding of JavaScript fundamentals including DOM manipulation Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure Creative and efficient...

Virtual Desktop Engineer, Senior

  • El Dorado Hills, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • El Dorado Hills, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Your Role The Digital Employee Experience team responsible for virtual client engineering. The Sr. Virtual Desktop Engineer will report to the Sr Manager of productivity engineering. In this role...

Help Desk Agent II- On Site- F/T

  • Rancho Mirage, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Strong knowledge of Windows and Mac OS operating systems. Strong knowledge of iOS and Android devices in a commercial or enterprise environment....

IT Support Associate II, OpsTechIT

  • Vacaville, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 6 hours ago

systems support experience - Experience troubleshooting integrated and interdependent computer systems - Experience maintaining zebra thermal printers, troubleshooting thin clients, PCs, scanners,...

Behavioral Support Specialist - San Francisco ($28 - $30/hr)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Salary: $ 28 - $30 Maxim Healthcare Services in San Francisco is hiring for an Intensive Behavioral Support Provider to work with children and/or adults with developmental delays and challenging...

IT Support Engineer

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Install, configure, and troubleshoot audio and visual equipment such as microphones, speakers, projectors, screens, soundboards, lighting systems, cameras, and video displays. Ensure proper wiring...

Desktop Support Technician

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Working technical knowledge of current protocols, operating systems, and standards. Strong written and oral communication skills with a focus on executive level support....

Computer Technician II (Permanent SAUSD Classified Employees Only)

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Santa Ana Unified School District See attachment on original job posting High School diploma or equivalent and two-year college degree in Computer Science, Technology or Engineering or related...

82546M-Technical Support Sr Director

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Job Title: Technical Support Sr Director Role: Senior Director - Technical Support AMER Theater About the Position: The Sr. Director of JTAC is responsible for providing support leadership in the...

IT Support Technician II

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software issues across various platforms and operating systems (Windows, macOS)....

Helpdesk Support Technician

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Minimum High School graduate with some college-level coursework in computer operating systems; Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Sciences preferred Experience with providing system...

Technical Support Engineer 1

  • Clovis, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Clovis, CA
  • 19 hours ago

IDIS Americas: IDIS Americas, headquartered in Coppell, Texas, offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced video solutions and AI-driven technologies for various security surveillance...

Senior Production Support Engineer

  • Foster City, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Perform functional analysis of products by gathering and analyzing metrics from both operating systems and applications to assist in performance tuning and fault finding integration/operational challenges...

Payment Project Support Specialist

  • Vacaville, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 21 hours ago

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION THROUGH A TEMP AGENCY. 30 hours per week (M-F flexible between the hours of 9-5). Hybrid. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS. Position Summary: We're...

Desktop Support Technician level I/II (temporary)

  • North Palm Springs, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • North Palm Springs, CA
  • 1 day ago

Desktop Support Technician level I/II (temporary) needed for approximately 1 2 weeks. The work is to begin in about 2 weeks (mid-July). This would include visiting various sites for our client, in...

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Help Desk Analyst Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Help Desk Analyst
A verifiable Certificate of Completion is presented to all students who undertake this course. Present this certificate to the Project Management Institute (PMI) for 6 PDUs Your primary...
Help Desk Essentials
This three day QA authored course is designed primarily for those who are starting out in the IT support career. Working on a help desk or service desk, this course will provide a strong...
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Salary for Help Desk Analyst Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTechnology research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Analysts in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.8%
Master's Degree
23.0%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
High School or GED
6.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Help Desk Analysts in California
2-4 years
36.5%
Less than 1 year
25.1%
1-2 years
23.2%
4-6 years
10.7%
None
3.2%
6-8 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.6%



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