Help Desk Analyst Jobs in Federal Way, 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.

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Business Technical Support Specialist (ITP C-BU)

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 9 hours ago

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking an experienced Business Technical Support Specialist to provide comprehensive IT support services across all SPU locations. This position will partner...

Support Engineer

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 13 hours ago

Title: Support Engineer Location: 100% Remote (PST hours required) Duration: 11-month contract (long-term extensions possible) Compensation: $38/hr - $40/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC...

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Helpdesk Support Technician

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 18 hours ago

Who We Are HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for...

Technical Support Analyst

  • Auburn, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 2 days ago

Please click here to review our Applicant Privacy Policy. HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU: For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off....

Support Engineer-AWS Builder Tools, Support Builder Tools (SupBT)

  • Issaquah, WA (18 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA (18 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 days ago

The ability to effectively use Linux operating system commands is essential for carrying out troubleshooting tasks....

Hardware Support Engineer, MSP CX

  • Sumner, WA (7 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sumner, WA (7 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit...

Head Start - Early Childhood Education - Program Support Specialist

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 days ago

About BCT We solve complex social problems. BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, equity-centered solutions and program management. We...

Principal Product Support Engineer

  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 4 days ago

[Job#DP-0502Provide end-to-end assistance to customers to facilitate migration of their UiPath products from on-premises ("On-Prem") to the UiPath Automation Cloud. Lead installation, upgrade...

Senior IT Support Technician

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 4 days ago

ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of...

Technical Support Specialist

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Familiarity with Windows and Office Ecosystem: Proficient in using Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, and related tools....

Network Support Engineer II

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Special Skill Requirements: (1) EIGRP; (2) OSPF; (3) TCP/IP; (4) VTP; (5) VLAN; (6) Ethernet; (7) Gigabit Ethernet; (8) SNMP; (9) Telnet; (10) SSH; (11) Cisco Prime; (12) Wireshark; and (13) Jarvis....

IT System Support Specialist

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Knowledge and ability to understand and operate network functions, operating systems, and software applications such as the Microsoft 365 Office Suite, Windows, iOS and Active Directory....

Cloud Support Engineer-Deployment (Japanese Fluency) , AWS Support Engineering

  • Mercer Island, WA (17 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mercer Island, WA (17 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, or 3+ years of technical support experience - 3+ years of network and operating system support experience and 3+ years of...

Cloud Support Engineer-BigData (Japanese Fluency) , AWS Support Engineering

  • Kent, WA (4 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kent, WA (4 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Knowledge or experience with system administration, and troubleshooting any operating system (Linux and/or Windows) and networking (HTTP/s, TCP/IP, DNS, OSI model, routing, switching, firewalls, LAN...

Cloud Support Engineer-Storage and Content Delivery (Japanese Fluency) , AWS Support Engineering

  • Mercer Island, WA (17 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mercer Island, WA (17 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Knowledge or experience with system administration, and troubleshooting any operating system (Linux and/or Windows) and networking (HTTP/s, TCP/IP, DNS, OSI model, routing, switching, firewalls, LAN...

Demographic Data for Federal Way, WA

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Salary for Help Desk Analyst Jobs in Federal Way, WA

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Analysts in Federal Way, WA 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 Federal Way, 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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