Benchmark Mortgage (NMLS #2143)

Senior IT Help Desk Specialist - Hybrid

Benchmark Mortgage (NMLS #2143)  •  Plano, TX (Remote)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

IT Senior Help Desk Specialist

 This role is responsible for providing timely, high-quality support to end users by resolving hardware, software and access-related issues in a fast-paced, service-driven environment. This position acts as an escalation point for complex issues, and goes beyond traditional help desk responsibilities, contributing to system administration, automation, security and operational stability across corporate and branch locations. Ideal candidates bring a strong service-oriented mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and advanced technical expertise across a wide range of environments. Essential Functions of the Role
  • Serve as Tier 1 and 2/3 escalation point from Help Desk Specialists for complex end-user issues
  • Troubleshoot advanced issues involving operating systems, applications and network-related issues
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, group policies and access controls
  • Manage endpoint deployments, configurations and updates
  • Support endpoint management (desktops, laptops, mobile devices)
  • Ensure timely resolution of tickets in alignment with SLAs
  • Maintain documentation for systems, processes and procedures
  • Mentor Help Desk Specialists, providing guidance and support
  • Participate in system patching, updates and maintenance cycles
  • Assist with virtualization and cloud environments (Azure/AWS)
  • Assist with the identification and development of process improvements within the Help Desk
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt 

  Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (O365, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Active Directory, Entra, InTune, etc)
  • Strong knowledge of Windows environments and Microsoft 365
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
  • High attention to detail

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Cont’d:
  • Working knowledge modern ITSM platforms
  • Extensive time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
 

Experience Requirements:

  • 4-6 years of Information Technology (IT) Support Experience, including 1-3 years managing escalations with progression into systems and/or infrastructure support
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) required
  • Basic scripting experience (PowerShell preferred) required
 

Education / Licensing Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience required
  • Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Microsoft AZ-900, MS-900, Security+ or similar preferred
 

Working Conditions:

  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Requires normal vision (corrected) both close and distant.
  • Requires normal hearing levels (corrected).
  • Requires working at a desk to use a phone and computer for extended periods of time.
  • Requires sitting, bending.
  • Works effectively with frequent interruptions.
  • Lifting requirements of 15 lbs. occasionally.
  • Casual dress code.
 
  • Along with a great culture and competitive pay, full-time employees are eligible to receive additional benefits:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Short-term and long-term disability
    • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans and Company match
    • Company-provided life insurance
    • 8 paid holidays
    • AND MORE!
 
Benchmark Mortgage (NMLS #2143)

About Benchmark Mortgage (NMLS #2143)

A community of mortgage professionals

Benchmark is a full-service mortgage banker and seller-servicer. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Plano, TX . We’re licensed in 48 states across the United States and service loans nationwide.

We are a community of mortgage professionals that are united by the Benchmark core values - success, relationship, dynamic, excellence, positive attitude. Everything we do comes back to these five defined beliefs. Adhering to these values dictates the way we think, manage our business, and treat our customers, as well as our attitude towards our business partners. We put our customers at the center of everything we do. We want to give them such outstanding service that they will honor us with repeat business and rave about us to their friends, families, and business associates. Moreover, Benchmark is committed to prudent, fair, and responsible lending and mortgage servicing. We believe in providing the customer with the financing that can benefit them, and not harm them.

Our accolades include:

• #8 Top 100 Places to Work (midsize company) in Dallas-Fort Worth for 2020

• #21 Top 100 Places to work (midsize company) in Dallas-Fort Worth for 2019

• #24 Top 100 Places to work (midsize company) in Dallas-Fort Worth for 2018

• #21 Top 100 Places to work (midsize company) in Dallas-Fort Worth for 2017

• Mortgage Executive Magazine Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America for 2012

• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Finalist

• #57 in the Inc. 500 List of America’s Fasted Growing Private Companies

• # 139 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Hot 500 - Fastest Growing Companies in America

• #12 in the prestigious Dallas 100

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ARK-LA-TEX Financial Services, LLC dba Benchmark Mortgage & Benchmark Home Loans (Benchmark Lending in NY / NJ)

Company NMLS ID 2143

Equal Housing Opportunity

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Plano, TX
Year Founded
1999
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