Senior Helpdesk Analyst

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Position Summary:
The Senior IT Helpdesk Analyst is responsible for handling escalations and high priority tickets in the Technology Department. This role will also require you to perform software deployments, patch management, and workstation image development/deployments for the company. The Sr role is also responsible to help lead the team, especially when the team lead is away. Analysts will need to be able to work independently, as well as with other Technology teams, to resolve both day-to-day and complex technical problems. Working some evenings and weekends is expected, as some work will need to be done outside of peak business hours and you may be called in during outages and emergencies.

Primary Responsibilities:
Handling Tickets:
Maintain service logs in the ticketing software (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc).
Focus on Support of QHR staff with Tier 2 tickets.
Primary administrator for Windows, Mac, and other End-User devices, including:
Package creation and deployment.
Working in Jamf for IOS devices.
Collection creation and maintenance.
Maintaining system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, performance tuning, troubleshooting, system hardware, installation, firmware patching, and virtual machine management.
Construct and maintain workstation images and task sequences:
Handle Intune environment for mobile devices, including application deployments and security policies.
Work hand in hand with the Security team to address vulnerabilities and compliance for all endpoints.
Create and implement PowerShell scripts to assist with deployments and reporting.
Maintain documentation and training:
Work towards continual improvement of support services, materials, and best practices. This will include improvements to HelpDesk processes.
Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures; contribute to, and maintain, system standards, policies, and procedures.
Follow best practices to adhere to enterprise architecture.
Investigate and implement new and emerging technologies.
Work with vendors to troubleshoot problems.
Grant access requests that require a higher level of scrutiny.
Participate in ongoing duties and projects.
Additional Duties and Expectations
Promote QHR’s “Blue Culture” framework to foster a collaborative, positive and efficient workplace,

Contribute to the organization’s positive image both internally and externally,

Perform other duties consistent with the position, as reasonably directed by your manager.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience Requirements:
Previous experience working in a HelpDesk, or related IT role.
Strong technical expertise and work experience in the following areas:
Windows/MAC laptops and mobile devices (iOS and Android)
Active Directory Group Policies, Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Office Productivity Applications (O365), etc.
Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPs)
Windows Admin Center, Windows Firewall, Server Backup, DNS
Windows and Linux Servers
Utilizing Splunk Search and Reporting
Scripting languages like Powershell, sh, etc.
System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
Working with vCenter and vSphere
Microsoft endpoint configuration manager (MECM)

Familiarity with Intune/EndPoint Manager mobile device management: Administration including patching and imaging

Strongly skilled in administration of Microsoft Windows Server and Workstation operating systems.
Experience with monitoring, maintaining, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
Able to analyze alerts from various monitoring tools and take appropriate actions during troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of basic network protocols and practices.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work in a team environment.
Self-starter; able to manage multiple tasks efficiently for on-time delivery.
Additional Qualifications, Education, and Experience Requirements

Experience in VMWare and/or Hyper-V, or other virtualization technologies.
Knowledge in UNIX/Linux/RHEL operating systems.
Experience in ServiceNow.
Compensation and Logistics:
Base salary, variable bonus established at the corporate level, competitive benefits package.
Full-time, permanent
This position is an in-office position for those located in the Okanagan area (West Kelowna to Lake Country), or fully remote for those located outside of the Okanagan.

QHR is a dynamic, high-growth Canadian technology company and division of Loblaw Companies Limited. Our mission is to unite Canadian Healthcare, connecting Providers and their Patients to information and each other.