Desktop Support Engineer

Job Purpose

We are looking to hire a Desktop Support Engineer to provide fast and effective support for computer hardware and software issues. You will be required to work on-site or via remote connection and assist with hardware installations, software upgrades, systems integrations, and troubleshoot basic IT-related issues. To ensure success, you should have extensive knowledge of current operating systems and applications, good problem-solving skills, and high-level interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions

• Provide remote and on-site support for one or more locations as needed
• Responding to end user support requests and escalations from the Helpdesk via tickets
• Hardware installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting
• Installing Windows software, patches, updates, and 3rd party applications
• Knowledge of desktop encryption
• Workstation deployments
• Workstation image creation and management
• Providing basic guidance in computer operation and management
• Special projects as required.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years of IT experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology preferred.

Certifications, Accreditations, Licenses

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate preferred
• A+ Certification preferred

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Knowledge of computer hardware systems, chipsets, memory modules, and peripherals
Knowledge of SCCM and other popular organizations endpoint support systems (such as Automox, Ivanti, Manage Engine)- - used for imaging, software updates, reporting, remediation, software applications, and remote connection systems
- Knowledge of PowerShell, scripting, Grouo Policy and Active Directory
- Experience with Dell and HP computer hardware
- Knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 operating systems and domain environments
- Experience with mobile devices (IOS, Android, Windows)
- Ability to independentily research, troubleshoot and solve complex hardware and software issues
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to travel and work after hours support/On-Call when necessary
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good written and oral communication skills required to communicate action items taken to resolve IT-related issues to end-users in terms easily understood
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- HDL is required

Supervisory Responsibility

No Supervisory Responsibility

Salary Range - $55k-$77k

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