Help Desk Analyst Jobs in Crystal Lake, IL

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.

1-15 of 32 Jobs

Desktop Support Tech

  • North Chicago, IL (23 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • North Chicago, IL (23 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Position Overview: We are actively seeking a Level 2 Desktop Technician with a strong emphasis on hardware repair and break/fix support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on...

Sr. Systems Support Engineer

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (24 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (24 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

This senior, cross-functional role serves as a subject matter expert for complex, escalated incidents across core Supply Chaintechnologies, including WMS, G2P, TMS, SCADA, and related logistics...

Technical Support Engineer

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (19 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (19 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Company: Siemens Industry, Inc. Location: 1000 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Position Title: Technical Support Engineer Salary $110,165 - $132,700 / Year Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00...

Technical Support Specialist

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (24 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (24 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: Technical Support Specialist Location: Peachtree Corners, GA, Harleysville, PA, Elk Grove Village, IL Are you looking for a company that empowers talent? Here at Siemens, we take...

IT Support Associate

  • Lake Zurich, IL (14 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (14 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 2 days ago

IT Support Associate You will be an essential part of our US Technical Support Team supporting our local warehouse facilities users providing IT support to our end users for workstation...

Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer

  • Vernon Hills, IL (17 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (17 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Senior Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer/Architect Contract Duration: 6 Months+ Location: Fully Remote (CST Hours) Reason for Opening: Migration from Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Overview:...

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Help Desk

  • Vernon Hills, IL (17 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (17 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Help Desk Technician Responsibilities: Help desk support for a laptop refresh project Assist with 200+ laptops, replace old laptops with new ones Help users join the domain Install software updates...

Technical Support Specialist - HYBRID

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Knowledge of and/or basic skills in: Microsoft Windows Applications and Desktop Operating Systems (Active Directory)....

Help Desk Administrator (Hybrid, Schaumburg, IL)

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Experience managing and maintaining the following operating systems: Windows 10,11 iPhone iOS, and Android....

Project Technical Support

  • North Chicago, IL (23 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (23 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Bilfinger Industrial Services Inc. is part of the Bilfinger group, a leading engineering industrial construction and maintenance company. Whether the need is for e.g. a plant upgrade or for...

Desktop Support

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Desktop Support Schaumburg, IL 1 Contract To Hire Information Technology Highlights Job Number BH_1004865 Job Type Contract To Hire Description Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Desktop...

Representative, Technical Support

  • Vernon Hills, IL (17 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (17 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Representative, Technical Support Vernon Hills, IL, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 2043 Job Title: Technical Support Representative Reports To: Manager, Customer Experience Position Location:...

Desktop Technician L1

  • North Chicago, IL (23 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (23 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Responsible for diagnosing and resolving software and hardware incidents, tasks, and requests escalated through service management software, including but not limited to operating systems (Windows and...

IT Service Desk Analyst

  • Arlington Heights, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 12 days ago

system (macOS is a plus) 2+ years of Mobile troubleshooting on IOS and Android devices Familiar with major software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office 365 Tools and Adobe Acrobat) Experience logging...

Help Desk Specialist

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 13 days ago

Workweek 40 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include evenings and weekends. Position Summary Help desk Specialist is the face of the IT department to both students and...

Demographic Data for Crystal Lake, IL

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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...
Help Desk - Manager
To assist an individual seeking employment as a Help Desk manager, this program aims to provide an overview of the typical knowledge and skills required, without focusing on any one technology...

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Salary for Help Desk Analyst Jobs in Crystal Lake, IL

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Analysts in Crystal Lake, IL 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 Crystal Lake, IL
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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