Help Desk Analyst Jobs in Olympia, WA

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.

1-10 of 10 Jobs

Field Support Specialist 5

  • Oracle
  • Olympia, WA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 22 hours ago

Job Description Responsible for providing the first line of on-site field system support that includes hardware, software, software applications, and networking to customers and field personnel...

In Person

Technician 2 - Help Desk

  • Maximus
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Install and support a variety of PC operating systems....

Remote

Remote Support Engineer - CT/MR/VL

  • Canon USA & Affiliates
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Remote Support Engineer - CT/MR/VL - req1693 OVERVIEW The Customer Solutions Center (CSC) Remote Support Engineer plays a critical role in delivering centralized, high-quality remote support for...

Remote

Remote Support Engineer -XR/VL

  • Canon USA & Affiliates
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Remote Support Engineer -XR/VL - req1697 OVERVIEW The Customer Solutions Center (CSC) Remote Support Engineer plays a critical role in delivering centralized, high-quality remote support for Canon...

Remote

Campus Support Specialist

  • Charter College
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Campus Support Specialist (Full-Time) The Campus Support Specialist (CSS) is responsible for the daily operation of their location. The CSS handles the locations administrative and operational...

In Person

Senior Helpdesk Technician (SECRET)

  • Koniag Government Services
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (15 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (15 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Requirements McChord AFB, WA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a...

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Production Support Engineer

  • Cognizant
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

Role: Production Support Engineer Location: Candidates will need to be based in US and can work remotely from any part of US. ** Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or...

Remote

Sr Tech Support Engineer MI -1

  • Fujifilm
  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 days ago

Position Overview The Senior Technical Support Engineer, MI I (Tier 1) provides highly visible remote technical support across our product lines for HCUS customers. This role focuses on more...

In Person

Salesforce Production Support engineer

  • Cognizant
  • Olympia, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 18 days ago

As a Salesforce Production Support Engineer, you will make an impact by providing hands-on L2 and L3 production support and contributing to Salesforce development across Sales Cloud, Service...

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Technology Support Specialist

  • Saint Martin's University
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 27 days ago

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware, operating systems, application software, and peripheral devices for the campus community including desktop computers, monitors, disk drives, scanners...

In Person

Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

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Help Desk Analyst Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
SDI Service Desk Analyst - SDA
Excellent Service Desk support is vital to ensure a company consistently delivers the required IT service levels. The responsibilities of the support analyst are many and constantly evolving,...
Data Analyst Nanodegree Program
Clean up messy data, uncover patterns and insights, and communicate your findings. You'll start with an introduction to data analysis tools, including Jupyter Notebook, NumPy, pandas, and...

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Salary for Help Desk Analyst Jobs in Olympia, WA

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Analysts in Olympia, WA 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
6.2%
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 Olympia, WA
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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