Desktop Support Technician - MULTIPLE OPENINGS

Company: Gravity IT Resources
Location: Orange
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title: Desktop Support TechnicianLocation: Orange County, CaliforniaJob-Type: Contract 6+ MonthsReferral Fee: $100/month Employment Eligibility: Gravity cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer directly (we are not open to contract or "corp to corp" agreements). Position Overview:Gravity is looking for Desktop Support Technician that will provide level 2 IT Support for all employees (onsite and remote) - Technology and Applications troubleshooting/repair/resolution for all endpoints (laptops, desktops, kiosk machines, and mobiles/tablets). The ideal candidate will possess the ability to diagnosis and resolve computer hardware, software, and network issues. Comprehensive knowledge of Incident Management - Responding, tracking, resolving, and reporting of escalated/assigned tickets is also required. Our client is a rapidly growing technology firm that is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. Duties & Responsibilities:

• Desktop imaging - New machine setup, PC refreshes, and Hardware replacements
• Provide Level 2 IT Support for all employees (onsite and remote) - Technology and Applications troubleshooting/repair/resolution for all endpoints (laptops, desktops, kiosk machines, and mobiles/tablets)
• Provide occasional level 1 technology support during high-demand periods (incidents/outages, enterprise-wide deployments, etc.)
• Diagnosis and resolution of computer hardware, software, and network issues for the executives and VIP users
• Initial troubleshooting of the network issues - Port testing, Bandwidth monitoring, Shared drive issues, etc.
• Incident Management - Responding, tracking, resolving, and reporting of escalated/assigned tickets as per the Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Provide the second line of defense for end-user computing support within IT
• Provide after-hours support as per the business demand - Travelling users in different time zones and other IT Infrastructure changes
• Track IT assets and follow the inventory management guidelines - Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, and other peripheral equipment
• Participate in additional technology initiatives as required - Assisting with server and network upgrades, OS upgrades, office moves, technology rollouts, and onsite/offsite meeting coordination
• Adhere to the End User Computing policies (including desktop group policies), standards, and procedures for hardware and software
• Develop positive relationships with the business and other functions at all levels
• Collaborate with members of the information security, network, and cloud teams to ensure consistent IT services to our business users
• Look to improve all aspects of the Desktop Support functions continually Required Experience & Skills:
  • At least 6-8 years (or relative) in a Desktop Support role, where you learned the nuances of IT Support
  • Bachelor's degree or Professional training/certifications related to areas of responsibilities
  • Experience with: Deploying, updating, optimizing, and troubleshooting Windows-based and Mac-based workstations in a corporate environment leveraging ConfigMgr, Microsoft Intune, Jamf (Casper), and other system management tools
  • Experience with: Wired/Wireless networks, VPN, Collaboration tools (Chat and Video Conferencing), A/V devices, and conference room systems.
  • Support Experience with Office365, all major browsers, 3rd party popular applications, encryption software, anti-virus solutions, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDIs), DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, file and printing services, and shared drives
  • Familiarity with the standard helpdesk ticketing tools (ServiceNow, Jira)
  • Ability to coordinate and communicate at all levels within the organization - Business Stakeholders, Vendors, Suppliers, Senior Managers, and C-Level Execs
  • Tech Savvy - Ability and passion for learning new technology and tools
  • Passion for Customer Support - A drive to help end-users get what they need to do their jobs the best they can. A sense of satisfaction from assisting end-users in getting what they need on time
  • Prioritization Skills - The ability to analyze support requests and prioritize them based on impact
  • Discipline - The discipline to actively manage help desk tickets and internal IT tasks without getting distracted by email, chat, or other ad-hoc communication
  • Ability to articulate technical solutions to non-technical users in simple and easy to understand terms - provided by Dice

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