Desktop Support Engineer (SC Cleared)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Slough is seeking a skilled Desktop Support Engineer who is Security Clearance certified. The role involves providing technical assistance, troubleshooting hardware and software, and supporting user needs across various systems. Candidates must be prepared to work on-site and possess a strong customer service attitude.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Desktop Site and Remote Support Role.
• Extensive knowledge of Desktop and Laptop Hardware and Software Management.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Tablets Device configuration.

Responsibilities

• Providing support for Desktop/Laptop in MMD infrastructure.
• Handling WIN-10/11 Deployment related issues and requests.
• Management of End to End Infrastructure from Windows 10/11 Devices.

Skills

Troubleshooting WIN-10

Customer-oriented attitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Powershell Scripting

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Essential skills/knowledge:

• Security Clearance Certified - Mandatory
• Inside IR35

Desktop Support Engineer – Providing Technical assistance to users. Installation, Upgrade and troubleshoot any hardware and software systems, register settings update.

Key responsibilities:

• Win-10 Desktop and Laptop Build – Refurbishment, OS Installation, Application installation via Azure AD.
• Providing support for Desktop/Laptop in MMD infrastructure
• CMDB Management
• Providing Desktop Support and addressing tickets for WIN-10/11 Deployment related issues and requests.
• Hand hold customer in installation of any applications, 1st Level of support
• Troubleshooting and resolving users’ desktop/laptop/tablets/phone issues remotely
• Identification, troubleshooting and resolution of various services running on Windows-10/11 Operating system
• Management of End to End Infrastructure from Windows 10/11 Devices, Core Applications and management of these devices using the in-place backend infrastructure
• 1st Line Network Support
• User Account Creation and Support
• Microsoft Exchange Support
• Printer Support
• Antivirus Management
• Windows 10/11 Patch Deployment
• Creation and support of Meeting Rooms
• Providing support for operating systems including performance monitoring, operations planning, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshooting O365 related issues
• Should work effectively with relevant teams to investigate and resolve technical issues, and communicate progress with stakeholders across the business.
• Participate in BAU Operational support and Projects delivery work as instructed by the Line Manager.
• Maintain up to date system installation and configuration documentation, as well as related processes and procedures.
• Perform periodic audit and determine the operating effectiveness of the information security controls
• Physically moving the devices from build location to users desk and set up OR dispatch area of courier the devices to users home/other offices.
• Help creating technical documentation, reporting and manuals
• Unpacking and Repackaging of Laptop/Desktop Delivery and putting shipping label for delivery at users home/another office
• Ready to travel across multiple locations within UK based on project requirement.

Key Skills/Knowledge:

• Supporting WIN-7 and WIN-10 Onsite and Remote
• Through knowledge on Supporting and Troubleshooting WIN-10 Laptop and Desktop, Tablets and HHUs
• Extensive knowledge of Desktop and Laptop Hardware and Software Management
• Hand-on experience with Windows, Tablets Device configuration and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of O365 Products and Services
• Knowledge on Device Security and Antivirus Programs
• Should have ability to perform remote troubleshooting and guiding the users
• Should have good customer-oriented attitude
• Require good problem-solving skills
• Should have excellent communication skills
• Powershell Scripting knowledge
• Windows registery changes/update
• Extensive knowledge of Desktop hardware installation and setup

Experience required:

• Proven experience in Desktop Site and Remote Support Role
• Extensive knowledge of Desktop and Laptop Hardware and Software Management
• Hand-on experience with Windows, Tablets Device configuration and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of O365 Products and Services
• Knowledge on Device Security and Antivirus Programs
• Should have ability to perform remote troubleshooting and guiding the users
• Should have good customer-oriented attitude
• Require good problem solving skills
• Should have excellent communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of Desktop hardware installation and setup

Special working conditions:

• This is 100% onsite role
• Candidate should be SC Cleared (Mandatory)
• Should be ready to work in out of hours (based on project requirement)