Desktop Support Engineer - Edinburgh

DXC Technology; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical cover

Wellbeing programmes

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

DXC Technology in Edinburgh is seeking a Desktop Support Engineer to deliver on-site IT support to a secure client environment, resolving hardware, software and network issues and keeping systems running smoothly.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, strong customer service, and collaboration with IT teams; eligibility for security clearance and UK residency five years required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing IT support in a technical environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of IT hardware, software, networking, and user support concepts.
• Commitment to security best practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on on-site technical support to users.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and IT issues.
• Assist with installation, configuration and maintenance of IT equipment and services.
• Support infrastructure projects including deployments and upgrades.
• Monitor systems and respond to incidents to keep services running.
• Keep accurate records of incidents, equipment and activities.
• Follow security requirements and established processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other IT teams to resolve issues.
• Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve user experience.

Skills

IT support

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

CompTIA A+

Microsoft 365

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Tools

MS Windows

Active Directory

Networking basics

Job description

Desktop Support Engineer

We’re looking for an Desktop Support Engineer to join our team in Edinburgh, supporting a secure and important client environment.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be part of the team helping users with their day-to-day IT needs, troubleshooting technical issues and making sure technology continues to work smoothly across the site. We’re passionate about building diverse, inclusive teams and actively encourage applications from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates, with support and adjustments available throughout the hiring process.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a range of technologies, build your technical knowledge and develop your career within a large technology organisation. We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, is comfortable working directly with users and takes pride in providing a great support service.

Because this is an on-site role, you’ll be someone who enjoys being visible and approachable, working alongside colleagues and building good relationships with the people you support.

Due to the nature of the client environment, eligibility forsecurity clearance is required for this role. To meet the current security requirements, candidates must besole UK nationals and havelived and worked continuously in the UK for the past five years. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider dual nationals for this position.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing hands-on technical support to users on-site, helping to resolve hardware, software and general IT issues.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting technical problems, escalating more complex issues to the appropriate teams where needed.
• Supporting the installation, configuration and maintenance of IT equipment and services.
• Assisting with infrastructure and technology projects, including deployments, upgrades and other site-based activities.
• Monitoring systems and responding to incidents to help keep services running effectively.
• Keeping accurate records of incidents, equipment and technical activities.
• Following established processes, security requirements and best practices when delivering IT support.
• Working closely with colleagues and other technical teams to resolve issues and maintain a high level of service.
• Helping to identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve the user experience.
• Continuing to develop your technical knowledge and keeping up to date with relevant technologies.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a good foundation in IT who enjoys working with technology and helping people.

You’ll Ideally Have

• Experience providing IT support within a technical, service desk, field services or infrastructure environment.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through issues logically.
• A good understanding of common IT hardware, software, networking and user support concepts.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the wider team.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when recording incidents and following processes.
• A willingness to learn new technologies and develop your technical skills.
• An understanding of the importance of security and following established procedures, particularly when working within a secure environment.

Relevant IT qualifications or certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft 365, AWS Cloud Practitioner or similar, would be beneficial but are not essential.

Why DXC?

At DXC Technology, you’ll be part of a team supporting technology that matters. You’ll work alongside experienced IT professionals, gain exposure to a range of technologies and have the opportunity to build your skills in an environment where security, service and teamwork are genuinely important.

In addition, DXC offers a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally — including pension, private medical cover, and wellbeing programmes.

If you’re someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and helping people get the most from their technology, we’d love to hear from you.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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