IT Helpdesk

Overview

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs.

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

We are seeking a skilled IT Helpdesk Specialist to join our IT support team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing exceptional customer service. As an IT Helpdesk Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting users with technical issues, troubleshooting hardware and software problems, and ensuring the smooth operation of our IT systems.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

• Provide first-level technical support to end-users via phone, email, or in-person.
• Assist users in resolving hardware and software issues, including desktops, laptops, printers, and applications.
• Walk users through step-by-step solutions and provide timely resolutions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software problems, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate IT support teams for further investigation and resolution.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as software updates, antivirus scans, and system optimizations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the overall health and security of IT systems.
• Maintain accurate records of user issues, resolutions, and troubleshooting steps.
• Update knowledge base articles and documentation to facilitate future issue resolution.
• Provide basic training to end-users on IT systems, applications, and best practices.
• Create and distribute user guides and instructional materials as needed.
• Utilize remote desktop tools to provide support to off-site users.
• Assist users with virtual private network (VPN) connectivity and remote access.
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of new hardware and software.
• Install, upgrade, and configure software applications as needed.
• Promote and enforce IT security best practices among end-users.
• Educate users on phishing threats, password management, and other security concerns.

• Associate’s (or equivalent) degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a technical school OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Server+, and Security+) and/or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) are a plus but not required
• Proven experience in an IT helpdesk or technical support role
• Strong knowledge of hardware, operating systems, and commonly used software applications
• Proficiency in Excel, Five9, and other data processing tasks
• Demonstrated ability with basic networking and telephony
• Demonstrated ability to research, plan, document, and execute complex tasks/projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent work ethic and dedication

WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION? At MCI, your hard work deserves recognition and rewards. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

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