Linux Desktop Support Engineer: Path to Systems Engineer

OP Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OP Recruiting seeks a Desktop Support Engineer in New York to strengthen core IT operations. You will provide hands-on support for office technology, desktops, and end-user environments while collaborating with senior engineers.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in desktop support, Linux familiarity, hardware skills, and basic networking; the role offers a path to a Systems Engineer through mentorship.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in desktop support, IT operations, or systems administration.
• Practical working knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Solid understanding of PC hardware components with experience assembling, configuring, or repairing workstations.
• Proven troubleshooting skills across hardware and software layers.
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands‑on technical assistance for office technology, desktop systems, and end‑user environments.
• Assemble, configure, upgrade, diagnose, and repair PC hardware and workstation components.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and basic connectivity issues to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Maintain and support Linux‑based workstations operating within a technical financial environment.
• Assist with infrastructure deployments, system updates, and routine IT operational workflows.
• Document operational procedures, technical solutions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate on increasingly complex systems and infrastructure projects alongside senior engineers.

Skills

Desktop support

Linux

PC hardware

Troubleshooting

Networking basics

Tools

Linux

Job description

OP Recruiting seeks a Desktop Support Engineer in New York to strengthen core IT operations. You will provide hands-on support for office technology, desktops, and end-user environments while collaborating with senior engineers.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in desktop support, Linux familiarity, hardware skills, and basic networking; the role offers a path to a Systems Engineer through mentorship.