Berkeley Heights, NJ - Desktop support Technician Level II

Heunets Inc; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT support is seeking a Desktop Technician to provide day-to-day local and remote desktop support, troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues, and maintain operational consistency. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and relevant IT certifications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Windows Desktop support.
• CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or better.
• Experience with Windows Active Directory, MS Office 365, and helpdesk systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day local and remote desktop support.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and application issues.
• Perform general preventative maintenance on computers and printers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Desktop Technician will:

Provide day-to-day local andremote desktop support, receive inboundcalls, answer questions, troubleshoot and document steps performed to resolve challengeswith hardware, software and application issues in a ticketing system.

Facilitate customer resolution for calls and engage their supervisors and managers toensure operational consistency across all shifts within the IT Support Center.

Provide Break Fix, fault diagnosis and resolution.

Provide fault analysis tocustomer's various core operating systems and platforms, as well as be able to provide supportand apply desktop fault resolution for the approved application suite.

The ideal candidate shouldhave relevant 3-5 years of experience in Windows Desktop support.

a) Provide first/second level contact and problem resolution for customer issues.

b) Work with Third Party Vendors to remediate complex AV issues as needed.

c) Provide timely communication on issue status and resolution.

d) Maintain ticket updates for all reported incidents.

e) Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 andMicrosoft Office 2010, Cisco Jabber, another authorized desktop application.

f) Should have basic knowledge of Mac operating system, to support Apple pc users.

g) Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot for printers, and computer hardware.

h) Performs general preventative maintenance tasks on computers, laptops, and printers.

i) Performs remedial repairs on Desktops, laptops, printers and any other authorizedperipheralequipment.

j) Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems associated with network connectivity, andworkstation hardware/software.

k) Broad experience in IT with a basic understanding of Networks, Servers, Audio/Visual,SmartDevices and Telecoms.

l) This position requires the ability to work in a project-based environment requiring flexibilityand teamwork. Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate Required Minimum Qualifications and Skills

a) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.

b) CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or better.

c) Minimum of 18 months years of IT experience.

d) Windows 7-10, Microsoft Active Directory, utilization of GPOs, MS Office 365, PChardwareinstallation and troubleshooting, Enterprise anti-virus solutions, and Helpdesk ticketing systems.

e) Mobile device management including IOS and Android devices, Enterprise encryptionsolutions, andWindows PC/laptop management via Active Directory.

f) Proven analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

g) Proven ability to multi-task, effectively determine priorities and meet SLAs.

h) Excellent communication relationship-building and internal customer service skills.

i) Adaptable and flexible in a fast-changing industry and work environment.

j) Willing to work off-hours and weekends when required for projects or emergency support.