Help Desk Analyst Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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Desktop Technician : San Diego, CA-92120 : W2 Contract (Without Benefits) Desktop Imaging Technician Duration: 6+ Months ( Contract to Hire) Location: San Diego, CA-92120 (5 days Onsite/week) W2...

Senior Help Desk Coordinator

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Strong troubleshooting skills in Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Mac OS, and mobile devices. Experience in troubleshooting in a Microsoft Windows networking environment....

IT Specialist/Desktop Support Technician NEW

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

IT Specialist/Desktop Support Technician TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Early Career (2+ yrs experience) IT - Support San Diego, CA...

Desktop Technician 2

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Desktop Technician 2 San Diego, California | Full Time Temporary/Contract | $ 24 - $ 30 per hour April 14, 2025 | Job ID: SAN-TT...643886 Job Summary Required Qualifications: Associate's degree in...

IT Service Desk Technician (remote Helpdesk)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking candidates to work on a remote team for 6+ month project for our client. The position requires supporting Pacific Coast hours - 8am to 5pm. Position Summary The IT Service Desk...

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Customer Technical Support Representative

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Customer Technical Support Representative About the Role: In this opportunity as Customer Technical Support Representative, you will: Log and classify all calls and requests for assistance in the...

Client Support Specialist III

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

ABOUT COASTAL At Coastal Payroll Services, we're more than payroll. Coastal is a leading provider of human capital management services headquartered in Southern California that supports thousands...

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Desktop Technician

  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Insight Global is seeking aDesktop Technician to work for a client out of the San Diego area. This role will be on site 5 days a week supporting the San Diego location for in person support as...

FOIA Support Specialist

  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago

FOIA Support Specialist The Ascendancy Group's Mission To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based...

HDDC Sales Support Specialist - San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Position Purpose: The Sales Support Specialist assists the Design and Sales Specialist team in building all product and project quoting while removing friction from the selling process to help...

Assistant Service Desk Technician 6-month Paid Internship

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Assists with installs, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on any associated hardware, operating systems, and application software and data-communication equipment....

Desktop Support Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Job Overview: We are currently looking to hire a Refresh Desktop Support Technician. This position is critical for onboarding and offboarding corporate end users, as well as providing onsite...

Bioinformatics Software Technical Support Scientist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Scale Biosciences, Inc. (ScaleBio) is an early-stage life sciences technology and tools company developing advanced single-cell solutions based upon the Company's highly parallelized way to...

Technical Support Analyst (CA)

  • Lemon Grove, CA (8 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lemon Grove, CA (8 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Technical Support Analyst (CA) Infrastructure Lemon Grove, California Contract Apr 9, 2025 IT Support Specialist (Contract) Key Responsibilities: Handle Tier I-III support for hardware, software,...

Remote IT Service Desk Technician – $20.27/hr to $26.83/hr

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

For immediate consideration please send resume to ... (title: Remote IT Service Desk ) Summary The IT Service Desk Technician will act as the central point of contact from which users throughout...

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Salary for Help Desk Analyst Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Analysts in San Diego, CA 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 San Diego, CA
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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