IT Service Desk Agent (UAE National)

What You’ll Be Doing:

Provides analytical and IT technical support remotely to end users of Parsons personal computers, workstations and related software and hardware.

Answers end user IT questions and troubleshoots standard IT issues, questions, problems and failures with Parsons hardware, software, peripherals or workstations, remotely via telephone, email or Instant Messenger.

Recognizes, categorizes and isolates end user questions, issues and problems; either resolves the situation or refers it to more senior Service Desk staff or to other Parsons IT groups.

Researches and develops solutions for standard software and hardware questions, issues, problems and failures.

Maintains a good general knowledge of the MIS environment and the technologies associated with individual computers, workstations, software and associated hardware as well as the Parsons standard workstation configurations.

Follows Parsons Policies, procedures and standards in responding to end user requests and providing end user support.

Documents and reports all service requests and their outcome, following standard Parsons procedures and practices.

Provides Service Desk on-call support for non-business hours (Weekends and Holidays).

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position that may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

High school diploma or Engineering degree and 1-2 years of related work experience providing support to end users, working in an IT support role or working in the MIS environment (or an equivalent combination of work experience and education).

Certifications:.

One or more Microsoft or Cisco Certifications appropriate for position is required.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

A knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and applications as well as knowledge of personal computer technology, including a variety of computer models, printers and peripherals.

Familiarity with the MIS environment and knowledge of the assigned area.

Good customer service skills.

Ability to identify, analyze and resolve common technical issues, questions and problems with the standard Parsons hardware and software configurations.

Written and oral communication skills appropriate for