IT Service Desk Analyst

IT Service Desk Analyst (1st / 2nd Line) Central Birmingham (2-3 days onsite) 6 Month Contract (strong chance of extension) £275 - £300 per day (Outside IR35) We're partnered with a well-established business looking for a reliable IT Service Desk Analyst to support their internal users and keep operations running smoothly. This is a hands-on Microsoft environment role suited to someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership of day-to-day support. The role You'll provide 1st/2nd line support to a 500+ user base, handling everything from access issues and password resets through to troubleshooting devices and Microsoft 365. You'll be working across Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive), Active Directory, and Azure (Entra). There's also a strong focus on Intune for device enrolment, compliance, and endpoint support. You'll manage tickets end-to-end, support onboarding/offboarding, and work with tools like Microsoft Defender and Sentinel within the wider environment. What they're looking for This role requires someone experienced who can contribute immediately in a busy environment. Key skills: Windows 10/11 support Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Defender) Active Directory (user management, permissions) Microsoft Intune (device enrolment, compliance) ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow) and SLA-driven support Azure (Entra) Microsoft Defender/Sentinel Basic networking (DNS, DHCP, VPN)The right fit Someone practical, organised, and easy to work with, who can communicate clearly with non-technical users and resolve issues efficiently