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Help Desk Technician / Analyst

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A Help Desk Technician or Analyst provides technical support to computer users. Handles customer inquiries and works to resolve technical issues with computer hardware, software or networks. Provides customer support by phone, email, live chat or with screen sharing. May refer customers with complex system or application problems for more advanced technical support. Tracks help requests using a ticketing system.

Career AreaInformation Technology and Computer Science
Occupation GroupNetwork and Systems Support
OccupationComputer Support Specialist
Specialized OccupationHelp Desk Technician / Analyst
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