Desktop Support Technician

Desktop Technician will provide day to day local\remote desktop support, receive inbound calls, answer questions, troubleshoot and document steps performed to resolve challenges with hardware, software, and application issues in a ticketing system. The candidate will also need to facilitate customer resolution for calls and engage their supervisors and managers to ensure operational consistency across all shifts within the IT Support Centre. Desktop Support Engineer provides Break Fix, fault diagnosis and resolution. Providing fault analysis to customer’s various core operating systems and platforms, as well be able to provide support and apply desktop fault resolution for the approved application suite. Ideal candidate should have relevant 3-5 years’ experience in Windows Desktop support.

• Provide first/second level contact and problem resolution for customer issues. b)Work with Third Party Vendors to remediate complex AV issues as needed. c)Provide timely communication on issue status and resolution. d)Maintain ticket updates for all reported incidents.

• Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2010, Cisco Jabber, another authorized desktop application.
• Should have basic knowledge of Mac operating system, to support Apple pc users.
• Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot for printers, computer hardware.
• Performs general preventative maintenance tasks on computers, laptops, printers.
• Performs remedial repairs on Desktops, laptops, printers and any other authorized peripheral equipment.
• Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems associated with network connectivity, and workstation hardware/software.
• Broad experience of IT with basic understanding of Networks, Servers, Audio/Visual, Smart Devices and Telecoms.
• This position requires the ability to work in a project-based environment requiring flexibility and teamwork. Performs other duties as assigned., A senior Desktop Support Engineer who is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving issues for end users and executives/ VIPs. Issues can be related to installation, configuration, performance, functionality or compatibility of a product or service. They use various tools as a consumer such as In Tune, JAMF, SCCM, Okta, Ninja One, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory to identify the root cause and provide a solution or workaround.

Technical Proficiency: Understanding of operating systems (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux) and their configurations, including troubleshooting common issues.

Hardware Knowledge: Familiarity with desktop hardware components such as CPUs, RAM, hard drives, and peripherals (e.g., monitors, keyboards, mice), including troubleshooting hardware-related problems.

Software Applications: Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot various software applications, including productivity suites (e.g., Office 365, SharePoint), antivirus programs, and specialized software used within the organization.

Software solutions: JAMF, Intune (Microsoft Endpoint Manager) SCCM, Ninja One, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory

Ticketing and Help Desk Platforms: ServiceNow and Jira Service Management or similar tools.

Networking Basics: Understanding of basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN, to troubleshoot network connectivity issues and configure network settings on desktops.

Remote Desktop Support: Proficiency in providing remote assistance to users using remote desktop tools such as Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), TeamViewer, or similar software.

Customer Service Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with end-users, understand their issues, and provide clear instructions and solutions.

IT Inventory: Responsible for managing, and tracking IT assets, including inventory and consumables, while contributing to demand planning strategies

Adaptability and Learning: Willingness to adapt to new technologies and learn continuously, as desktop support often involves staying updated with evolving hardware, software, and security trends.

Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with other IT team members, such as network administrators, system administrators, and help desk staff, to resolve complex issues and improve overall IT infrastructure and support processes.