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Help Desk Specialist (Remote - EST)

Alliant Insurance Services
United States, California, Irvine
18100 Von Karman Ave. (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2026

At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.


As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide. More information is available at www.alliant.com.


SUMMARY

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks, including acquisition, installation, and maintenance of personal computers and software with local area network and wide area network connections; providing installation and support of equipment connected to centralized host systems; assisting the user community in software problem resolution; establishing and maintaining personal computer parts inventory for supplies and computer-related materials.


Candidate must be located in the Eastern time zone.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with technical support issues and responds to all problems in a timely, courteous manner;

Troubleshoots, isolates, documents, and resolves problems reported by users; organizes problem resolution based on type and severity of outage;

Informs users of progress and recommends a method to eliminate multiple calls on previously reported problems.

Identifies problem trends and makes recommendations to management in order to minimize ongoing issues;

Assists with hardware and software installations;

Builds and maintains PC systems; performs quality analysis and follow-up;
Assists with 1st and 2nd level support after normal business hours for all critical network systems;

Identifies and differentiates between hardware and software problems to assist with problem identification and resolution;

Initiates network troubleshooting and determination of appropriate escalation path;

Communicates accurate technical information to management, support staff, and users;

Deploys and troubleshoots issues with VoIP Telephone system;

Resolves and works proactively on virus issues and initiatives;

Responds to a rapidly changing technical environment and the requirements of the user community;

Keeps current and knowledgeable on all corporate-approved software, as well as general technological advances;

Manages projects as assigned by the Helpdesk Manager;

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Associate's Degree in computer technology or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two (2) or more years of related work experience, minimum of 1 year experience in microcomputer hardware and peripherals repair and maintenance, with previous exposure Microsoft network environment

SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Good planning, organizational, and prioritization skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

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We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.


For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button.


Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.


If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call our Career Center at 1-877-901-9473 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, click here.

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