Desktop Support Engineer

at  iOCO

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate27 Nov, 2024Not Specified30 Aug, 20243 year(s) or aboveInterpersonal Skills,Active Directory,Customer Service,N+,Computer Science,Customer Satisfaction,Service Orientation,V3 Foundation,A+,Emerging Technologies,Laptops,Operating SystemsNoNo
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Description:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • A+, N+, (Required)
  • MCSE with at least 3 years experience (Required)
  • ITIL V3 Foundation (Advantageous)
  • Associate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical disciplines and/or equivalent work experience. (Advantageous)

Responsibilities:

THE ROLE

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Desktop Support Engineer to provide desk-side or remote end-user support and service request support. Support will require in-depth knowledge of PC and Apple Hardware, desktop Operating Systems options and settings, and network functionality. In addition, intermediate knowledge of end-user applications is also required.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Maintenance of staff computers & printers and general user support
  • Monitor problem ticket work queues and interact with management to provide progress updates and closure notification
  • Standard PC/printer break-fix tasks
  • Some break-fix tasks related to application-specific requests (i.e. installing in-house developed and vendor-specific software, resetting passwords, etc)
  • Monitors and evaluates new network and client desktop products; makes recommendations accordingly.
  • Answer help desk calls as needed, provide user support remotely as needed, and escalate service tickets to higher-tier technicians when appropriate
  • Provide application-level support for standard Microsoft applications as well as application tools deployed on desktops and laptops
  • First line Support of various in-house developed applications
  • Re-installation of PC’s, up to and including OS-level installs, application installs, execution of local scripts, and physical deployment of hardware
  • Support and follow through of all requests that cannot be resolved remotely where a 3rd party vendor needs to do a site visit
  • Solid understanding of Mobile device connectivity


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)

Information Technology/IT

IT - Hardware / Telecom / Technical Staff / Support

IT

Graduate

Computer Science, Engineering

Proficient

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa