Help Desk Technician Jobs in Madison, AL

A Help Desk Technician is a vital part of the technology industry. They are responsible for providing technical support and assistance to users experiencing issues with hardware, software, and network systems. Their role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical problems, often via remote access. They might also install, configure, and maintain software and hardware, and train users on new technologies. The technician will typically document incidents and solutions, often working within a ticketing system. They may work as a part of an IT team or independently in a smaller organization.

Important skills for a Help Desk Technician include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, thorough knowledge of computer systems, networks, and both common and proprietary software. Relevant certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ can greatly enhance job prospects. Some roles a person may hold before becoming a Help Desk Technician include: IT Support Specialist, Computer Technician, or Network Administrator. These roles provide valuable experience in troubleshooting, customer service, and technical knowledge that can be beneficial for a Help Desk Technician role.

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Apple Genius - IT Support Technician

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 2 hours ago

Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. At Apple, we believe inclusion is a shared...

Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Tyto Athene is searching for a Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist to support a law enforcement customer in Huntsville, AL. Responsibilities: Create new applications, algorithms, and...

Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist Data and Application Support

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities & Qualifications TEAM SUMMARY The Data and Applications Team develops, operates, maintains, and enhances a suite of cybersecurity tools deployed across secure enclaves to support...

Cyber Infrastructure Support Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Cyber Infrastructure Support Engineer to provide enterprise-level support across system administration, virtualization, network operations, and...

Cyber Infrastructure Support Specialist - Law Enforcement

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber Security...

Desktop Support Technician I

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Working knowledge of major computer operating systems, computers and networking maintenance, hardware maintenance, and desktop imaging....

Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist SME

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 5 days ago

About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal...

Desktop Support Administrator/Principal Desktop Support Administ

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Current or ability to obtain an Operating Systems Environment Certification within 90 days (i.e., Linux+, etc.)...

Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Graham Technologies is a Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist to support enterprise cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate will analyze and improve business operations, support...

Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist - SME

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Job Family : IT Cyber Security Travel Required : None Clearance Required : Active Top Secret (TS) What You Will Do : Guidehouse is looking for an experience d Cyber Defense Instructure Support...

Help Desk Coordinator

  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Summary/Objective Provide IT support for GreenPoint Ag employees.. This is a HELP DESK position as an individual contributor and does not have direct reports. Essential Functions Utilizes ticket...

Network Support Technician (Government)

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 12 days ago

systems, database/DBMS, and middleware Required Clearance: Public Trust (#publictrust) Required Qualifications: Must be a U.S....

Helpdesk Support Technician

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 15 days ago

The Level 1 Help Desk Technician provides first-line support to end-users experiencing technical issues....

Desktop Technician

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 18 days ago

Purpose of the Position: The Client Services Technician position supports various departments by providing assistance with account management, customer service, and basic IT support. This role...

Computer Support Specialist III - Kwajalein Atoll - 3655

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 19 days ago

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and...

Demographic Data for Madison, AL

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Salary for Help Desk Technician Jobs in Madison, AL

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Technicians in Madison, AL 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 Technicians in Madison, AL
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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