Senior Desktop Support Engineer

JOB ROLE SUMMARY
Desktop Support is responsible for supporting the hardware of all desktops & laptops as well as the peripherals that are connected. In addition to the hardware, there is ownership in level 1 & 2 application support on those machines. Desktop Support is responsible for the Level 1 & 2 support on the phones & network, as well as owning support from the switch port to the desk, including the physical phones. The support also covers conference rooms for all of the A/V equipment which includes projectors & video conference equipment. Desktop Support also engineers solutions such as image creation & distribution, testing for other support teams, testing of any technical piece that touches the desktop and responsible for picking new standards & support models.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate is expected to begin enhancing the contribution of other associates through consultation, mentoring, training; and/or knowledge sharing.
The associate is involved in multiple technical, development, or account related projects and/or processes that are of a complex and/or critical nature.
This associate may also be routinely involved in providing expert consultation with regard to his/her area of expertise.
The associate is expected to utilize his/her technical (area of) expertise on multiple, complex, and high-priority projects and/or processes.
Serves as escalation point & trouble shooting contact for levels 1-3 on hardware, software & configuration support
Performs daily supports functions duties along with mentoring levels 1-3
Functions as technical lead on special projects
Applies full understanding of desktop role from start to finish & represents the desktop support function in cross functional projects/implementations/integrations
Called upon to design & implement solutions & create new processes to improve efficiency
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have direct reports but may mentor less experienced associates in the role.
RECRUITING INFORMATION
Specific hiring needs may vary by location, industry, client, internal department and other business related factors. The qualifications section lists examples that may be used as guidance when populating required and preferred skills sections of recruiting requisitions / job postings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of OS
Advanced knowledge of software
Advanced phone troubleshooting skills
Advanced understanding of phone & A/V
Travel %
TBD by field – Needed to create job code and for Department of Labor
Any reference to years of experience should be disregarded in the UK