SC Cleared, IT Support, 2nd Line Support, Laptop,Desktop

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contracting agency is seeking an SC Cleared 2nd Line Desktop Support professional for a 6-12 month on-site contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in a Windows 10/11 environment, Mac OS knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include configuring and supporting desktop and laptop hardware, addressing technical queries, and managing printers and network connections.

Qualifications

• SC Cleared and able to work on-site for 6-12 months.
• Proficient in a Windows 10/11 environment.
• Experience in configuring laptops and desktops.

Responsibilities

• Support basic Desktop & Laptop hardware/software.
• Follow scripts to build and configure devices.
• Handle technical queries in Tech Bar environments.
• Add printers and map network connections.

Skills

2nd Line Desktop Support experience

Knowledge of HP, Dell and Lenovo hardware

Mac OS experience

Strong experience with Office 365 and Teams

Understanding of wireless connectivity and fault diagnostics

Customer-focused communication skills

Tools

HP Proliant G8/G10 servers

Dell servers

Lenovo blades

Cisco knowledge

Job description

Overview

Seeking an SC Cleared 2nd Line Desktop Support person for a 6-12 month on site government contract.

Responsibilities

• Ability to quickly learn and support basic Desktop & Laptop hardware and software in a Windows 10/Windows 11 environment. HP, Dell and Lenovo.
• Mac OS experience and knowledge, desktop and MacBook.
• Able to follow scripts to build and configure laptops and desktops.
• To perform moves and changes and set up workstations.
• To floor walk and deal with technical queries as well as walk-up Tech Bar environments.
• Able to navigate around the OS to find and recreate desktop shortcuts.
• Able to add printers and map network connections.
• Experience with Apple, Android and other mobile devices.
• Understanding of wireless connectivity and fault diagnostics.
• Experience in Server technology including datacentre – HP Proliant G8/G10, Dell servers, Lenovo blades; backups, tape library, storage, configuration and hardware.
• Cisco knowledge.

Qualifications

• SC Cleared and able to work on an on-site government contract (6-12 months).
• 2nd Line Desktop Support experience in a Windows 10/11 environment, with knowledge of HP, Dell and Lenovo hardware.
• Mac OS experience for desktop and MacBook usage.
• Strong experience with Office 365 and Teams.
• Experience with Apple, Android and other mobile devices.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow scripts to build/configure laptops and desktops and perform moves/changes.
• Good understanding of wireless connectivity, fault diagnostics, and printer/network mapping.
• Experience with server technologies, storage, backups, and hardware (HP Proliant, Dell servers, Lenovo blades) and Cisco knowledge.

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