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Computer Support Specialists
Individuals (including technical support specialists and help desk technicians) who troubleshoot problems and provide technical support for computer hardware, software and systems within their own organization or for that of a customer or other user. They respond to technical support requests by using automated diagnostic programs and traditional methods of troubleshooting to resolve one-time or recurrent difficulties. Support specialists may work either within a company that uses computer systems or directly for a computer hardware or software vendor. Increasingly, they work for help desk or support services firms where they provide computer support to clients on a contract basis.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.