Work Schedule:5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
Weekends Off:Saturday and Sunday
Shift Timings:09:30 AM to 06:30 PM (with flexible start time, up to 10:30 AM)
Job Description: Senior IT Support Engineer
1. Key Responsibilities
A. End-User IT Support
- Provide L1/L2 technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, and other IT peripherals.
- Troubleshoot Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, email, VPN, and connectivity issues.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and operating system problems.
- Support employees with technical issues through tickets, email, phone, and remote support tools.
- Escalate complex issues to the appropriate teams and ensure timely resolution.
B. Active Directory and User Management
- Create, modify, disable, and manage user accounts in Active Directory.
- Manage password resets, account lockouts, group memberships, and access permissions.
- Configure and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Manage DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and domain-joining issues.
- Support user onboarding, offboarding, and access revocation processes.
C. Network and Infrastructure Support
- Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, and internet connectivity issues.
- Support switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and network cabling.
- Configure IP addresses, DNS settings, VLAN access, and network shares as authorized.
- Monitor network and server availability and elevate outages promptly.
- Coordinate with internet service providers and network vendors to resolve connectivity issues.
D. Server and System Administration
- Provide basic administration and troubleshooting for Windows and Linux servers.
- Monitor server availability, disk space, system performance, and event logs.
- Manage file shares, folder permissions, and centralized storage access.
- Support server patching, software installation, and routine maintenance.
- Assist with backup monitoring, restoration requests, and disaster recovery activities.
E. IT Asset and Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate records of laptops, desktops, monitors, printers, servers, and other IT assets.
- Update the asset management system and internal asset registers for all allocations, transfers, and returns.
- Ensure asset details are recorded before issuing equipment to employees.
- Manage laptop issuance, collection, replacement, repair, and disposal processes.
- Track warranty details, hardware lifecycle, software licenses, and AMC renewals.
- Conduct periodic physical asset verification and reconcile discrepancies.
F. Endpoint Security and Device Management
- Manage endpoint antivirus, EDR, MDM, and device compliance in coordination with the security team.
- Ensure operating systems and applications are patched regularly.
- Support laptop encryption, USB restrictions, screen-lock policies, and other endpoint security controls.
- Ensure company devices comply with IT and information security policies.
- Assist with vulnerability remediation, security audits, and investigation of endpoint security alerts.
G. IT Helpdesk and Ticket Management
- Manage IT support tickets and ensure resolution within defined SLAs.
- Prioritize incidents based on business impact and urgency.
- Maintain proper documentation of issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
- Identify recurring problems and recommend permanent corrective actions.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly IT support reports.
H. Software and Application Support
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot authorized business applications.
- Support software deployment, updates, licensing, and application access issues.
- Coordinate with application teams and vendors to resolve technical problems.
- Assist with user acceptance testing and deployment of IT tools when required.
2. Required Technical Skills
- Windows 10/11 installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Windows Server administration and Active Directory
- DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, LDAP, and domain management
- Basic Linux administration and troubleshooting
- LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VLANs, Wi-Fi, VPN, and network troubleshooting
- Hardware diagnosis, laptop repair coordination, and peripheral support
- Microsoft 365 or equivalent email and productivity tools
- ITSM/helpdesk and asset management tools such as ManageEngine
- Endpoint security, antivirus, EDR, MDM, and patch management
- File server, NAS, backup, and permission management
- Remote desktop and remote support tools
3. Required Soft Skills
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize incidents and manage multiple tasks
- Strong ownership and accountability for assigned tickets
- Ability to work independently and support a team
- Good documentation and reporting skills
- Professional communication with employees, management, and vendors