Senior Help Desk Engineer

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. Kestra is dedicated to empowering independent financial professionals-including traditional and hybrid RIAs-to grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client service. We combine advanced business management technology with personalized consulting to provide unmatched scale, efficiency, and support. Our advisor-focused culture is built on innovation and advocacy, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive securities and investment advisory solutions to their clients.

Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact. As the Help Desk IT Support Engineer, you will report to manager of the Help Desk. You will provide support to internal our employees and leaders in the financial services industry across the country. You will be the primary contact to personnel looking for technical assistance across multiple systems by phone, email, and in-person. You will be empowered to provide first class support and creative solutions to facilitate a productive operating environment for all our teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and troubleshoot PC network connectivity to provide maximum uptime.
• Follow standard Help Desk operating procedures
• Log all support requests using request tracking platform.
• Research and make recommendations for new software, solutions, and hardware.
• Set up and test machines for our users.
• Respond to user hardware and software problems.
• Research, download, and test patches, upgrades, and service packs
• Test and document corporate projects as assigned by leadership
• Train new team members and staff
• Manage Microsoft 365 email hosting.
• Promote a positive environment for our team.

• Bachelor’s Degree or applicable experience
• Active Directory management (2+ years)
• Microsoft Deployment Tool imaging console (2+ years)
• Hardware knowledge for Dell workstations/laptops (2+ years)
• File manipulation, shared files/folders networking (2+ years)
• Experience supporting both Microsoft and Mac operating systems (2+ years)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Macros (creation and installation)
• Or equivalent certifications/education
• Enterprise level Antivirus experience.
• Enterprise level VPN experience.
• Experience with multiple technologies including operating systems, wireless networks, security software, imaging software, and databases.
• Experience with PC hardware build and troubleshooting.

Internal Application Policy: Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance, * Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses