Help Desk Analyst Jobs in Lexington, MA

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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Help Desk Engineer

  • Waltham, MA (4 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA (4 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

Contract Duration: 3-6 weeksRequired Skills & Experience + At least 1 year of experience doing help desk support + Windows/Mac + Imaging experience + Office 365 a big plus **You will receive the following...

Ansible Technical Support Engineer

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

The Technical Support Engineer works with minimal supervision to resolve routine and semi-routine technical issues and ensures customers maximize the value of their subscriptions. This role...

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EDP Systems Analyst II (Helpdesk Coordinator), Information Systems

  • Danvers, MA (15 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Danvers, MA (15 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

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Technical Support Engineer

  • Waltham, MA (4 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA (4 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

As a Technical Support Engineer supporting our Stretch robot, you will work on our team to assist our customers with a variety of challenges, including autonomous behaviors, hardware and software...

EDP Systems Analyst II (Helpdesk Coordinator), Information Systems North Shore Community College

  • Danvers, MA (15 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Danvers, MA (15 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 12 hours ago

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Desktop Support Specialist (Lawrence, MA)

  • Lawrence, MA (17 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lawrence, MA (17 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Join Our Team as a Desktop Support Specialist Location: Lawrence, MA | Full-Time Do you have a passion for helping others reach their financial goals? Want to turn your passion for helping people...

IT Help Desk

  • Watertown, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Watertown, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

systems Proactively learn new technologies, associated processes and procedures, and collaborate on the development of support-oriented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Perform all other duties...

Retail Computer Technician

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most...

Production Support Specialist - UniFirst

  • Wilmington, MA (7 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Wilmington, MA (7 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal! UniFirst is seeking a reliable and driven Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Community. As a Production Support Specialist, you will support...

Tech Support Engineer, MI - 2

  • Lexington, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 23 hours ago

Position Overview The Technical Support Engineer, MI II (Tier II) handles remote technical support across our product lines for HCUS customers. The expectation of the position is to be versed in...

IT Support Engineer I (ONS)

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 23 hours ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent diploma - 2+ years of corporate setting Windows, Mac or Linux Operating systems support experience - 2+ years of supporting and maintaining a corporate...

Technical Support Analyst - Cloud Database Performance

  • Salem, MA (16 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salem, MA (16 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Operating system knowledge (Unix, Linux and/or Windows) Programming in C or Java Preferred certifications - OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), OCP Personal competencies Desire to learn and continually...

Senior Service TechnicianOR Desktop Engineer

  • Malden, MA (8 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Malden, MA (8 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Hi, Job Title: Senior Service Technician Location: Malden, MA Job Description: Evaluate, repair, and refurbish all break/fix PCs and laptops returned to I.S. Depot: Evaluate each returned...

Desktop Engineer

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Kforce has a client in need of a Desktop Engineer in Boston, MA. Responsibilities: * The Desktop Engineer will design, implement, and manage Windows-based systems and imaging environments * Deploy...

IT Support Professional

  • Peabody, MA (13 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Peabody, MA (13 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Systems Ability to work with and around ITAR resources...

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Salary for Help Desk Analyst Jobs in Lexington, MA

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Analysts in Lexington, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
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 Lexington, MA
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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