Desktop Support Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) seeks a Desktop Support Engineer to provide exceptional technical support in a diverse and inclusive team environment. This role involves troubleshooting technical issues, managing hardware/software installations, and ensuring user satisfaction across various platforms including Windows and Mac systems. The ideal candidate should excel in problem-solving, communication, and customer service while working independently to maintain efficient IT operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Support Engineer or similar role.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage installations and adapt to varying environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues including account setup and hardware.
• Deliver hands-on support for PCs, laptops, and peripherals in a mixed environment.
• Provide timely resolutions for software issues and ensure user satisfaction.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Technical support

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an equal opportunity employer, and embraces diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability, neurodiversity, and sexual orientation, to create a workforce that reflects the societies we operate in. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected in our people stories across our workforce and implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

About TCS

TCS is an IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 55 years. Its consulting-led, cognitive-powered portfolio of business, technology, and engineering services and solutions is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS operates in 55 countries and employs over 607,000 highly skilled individuals, including more than 10,000 in Canada. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, and is listed on the BSE and the NSE in India. TCS' proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including account setup, network configuration, software and hardware issues
• Deliver hands-on support for a range of hardware including PCs, laptops, and peripherals in a mixed Windows and Mac environment.
• Perform network troubleshooting, particularly on VPN connections and wireless configurations, integrating with Zscaler.
• Asset management and tracking using ServiceNow (SNOW) for accurate inventory control.
• Provide timely resolutions for hardware and software issues, ensuring user satisfaction.
• Properly escalate unresolved issues to appropriate internal teams (e.g. software developers)
• Provide prompt and accurate feedback to customers
• Refer to internal knowledge bases or external resources to provide accurate tech solutions
• Ensure all issues are properly logged
• Prioritize and manage several open issues at one time
• Follow up with clients to ensure their IT systems are fully functional after troubleshooting
• Prepare accurate and timely reports
• Document technical knowledge in the form of KB Articles
• Maintain good relationships with clients

Technical Experience:

• Technical experience in Windows and Mac
• Proficient in managing and troubleshooting Windows and Mac hardware and software; skilled.
• Proven work experience as a Technical Support Engineer, Desktop Support Engineer, IT Help Desk Technician or similar role
• Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices and other tech products
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to provide step-by-step technical help, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with ITSM tools like ServiceNow for ticket management.

Professional Attributes:

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Physical ability to manage IT equipment installations and movements.
• Adaptable and flexible to meet varying work schedules and environments.

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.

Thank you for your interest in TCS. Candidates that meet the qualifications for this position will be contacted within a 2-week period. We invite you to continue to apply for other opportunities that match your profile.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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