Service Desk Engineer
- Full Time, onsite
- AAJ Interactive Technologies
- HybridIn office at least 2 days/week, United States of America
Our client is a national trade association that is the leader in its industry. They can provide you competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment and an opportunity to work on issues of national significance.
The Service Desk Engineer is an IT Engineering role in support of the Service Desk that helps ensure proper computer and other accessory operation for end users to accomplish business tasks effectively and timely. The Engineer is responsible for implementing projects and tasks necessary to support current or proposed corporate end-user computing platforms. He/she researches, designs, implements, and maintains the desktop workstations, mobile devices, and server-based applications. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving end-user help requests and escalating incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain SLA expectations. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as requiring that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the desktop/laptop/accessory level.
The Engineer will also support back-end systems in support of the Service Desk and end users.
In this role you will work on:
Engineering Support (20%)
- Develop laptop image and maintain it throughout its lifecycle in production and testing.
- Maintain inventory current and laptops up to date with OS and application patches.
- Develop new application packages as required and manage rollouts to end-users.
- Test new software and hardware.
- Manage the MDM system, keeping iOS devices up to date through a quarterly upgrade process.
- Manage the Print Server and other systems specific to Service Desk.
Ticket Management (20%)
- Prioritize incidents and service requests according to defined processes to meet defined SLAs.
- Provide first contact support of incoming requests to the service desk via telephone, web portal, email, and chat to ensure courteous, timely, and effective resolution of end-user issues. Technology stack includes:
- Microsoft Office Suite (desktop and online versions)
- Support meetings and Conferences potentially utilizing Zoom webinars, Zoom Meetings, Zoom Rooms and Teams
- Utilize the Ivanti Heat ticketing system for all requests, documentation, and resolution.
- Build rapport and elicit problem details from service desk customers.
- Manage end-user expectations to reinforce SLAs.
Fulfillment of Incidents and Service Requests (20%)
- Ability to provide a basic level of support and systems troubleshooting by responding to basic support requests and work with internal customers to support their IT needs
- Installing and connecting desktops and laptops (PCs) and other peripherals to the network, wiping and rebuilding infected desktops, software installation [e.g., Operating System, MS Office Suite, anti-virus software, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)] needed by the user for their work, assisting users with services and products.
- Use remote tools and diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
- Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed.
- Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
- Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level when remote tools are not appropriate, including hardware repairs, delivery of peripherals, or other fixes as determined.
- Deploy pre-packaged software using distribution tools and processes as requested by end users.
- Support the Laptop Refresh project by providing input and QC functions to enhance the process and laptop s overall stability by ensuring all hardware and software is working as designed.
- Cell Phones - Set up and ongoing troubleshooting of Apple and Android phones
Ticket Documentation & Knowledge Base SME (25%)
- Detailed recording, tracking, and documenting the incident and service requests, in real time including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made and actions taken, through to final resolution.
- Escalate incidents with accurate documentation to suitable technician, when required.
- Create and maintain knowledge documents.
- Provides QA Review for knowledge articles submitted by others.
Problem Prevention (15%)
- Alert management to emerging trends in incidents.
- Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.
- Test fixes to ensure an incident has been adequately resolved.
- Develop help sheets and FAQ lists for end users.
- Provide suggestions for continual improvement.
- Troubleshooting of system problems, and escalation of problems to team members and vendors as necessary.
- Ability to manage workstations with the desktop management tool Manage Engine Desktop Central, including computer imaging and software deployment.
- Monitor the performance of the company's desktop infrastructure and make suggestions for improving efficiency.
Collaborate with existing vendors and staff to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction with respect to end user computing needs.
Educational and Technical Requirements/Experience:
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience with providing Help Desk support.
- 6+ years of experience working in IT support.
- Knowledge of basic computer hardware, including Windows (laptops & desktops), Macintosh.
- Experience with desktop and server operating systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers across multiple channels (in person, phone, chat, and email).
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment to assist customers with technological requests.
- Self-starter with strong personal-management and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive application support experience with Microsoft Office.
- Experience using Active Directory.
- Experience using asset management tools for assignment and maintenance.
- Experience creating and maintaining knowledge documents.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required.
- Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Exceptional customer service orientation.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport building, listening, and questioning skills.
- Strong documentation skills.
Preferred Experience: Indicate the preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Working knowledge of diagnostic utilities (e.g. manage engine).
College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 4 years equivalent work experience. ITIL v4 certification. Certifications in CompTIA A+, MCSD, or . Experience with an incident tracking system (e.g. ITSM ticketing systems). Working knowledge of Industry standards and best practices for documentation and change management. |
This is a full time permanent employee position for our client. The compensation is targeted at $80,000 - $100,000/yr., plus excellent benefits. All candidates must be in the Washington DC area as our client requires someone who must be on-site in DC at least 2 days/week.
If this sounds like you, please respond with your resume and compensation requirements as soon as possible. Please no agencies.
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About AAJ Interactive Technologies:
AAJ Interactive Technologies, established in 1997 by cutting-edge technology executives, is a technology professional-services company supplying project-based consulting, staff augmentation, and recruiting services to leading firms throughout Metropolitan Washington, DC area.
We work differently from most of our competition. In our careers, we have been the ones doing the hiring (managing and mentoring large staffs in a corporate culture), and we have been the ones being hired (consulting in small and large roles alike). This unique perspective allows us to understand both sides of this business. We take the time to ensure our consultants/candidates will be successful where they are placed.
We believe that because of our principles we have succeeded where others have failed. The recruiting/technology space can be full of companies that are not really looking out for your interests ask around we re not one of them! We want you to succeed, and we ll do everything we can to help you do just that!
Our client is a national trade association that is the leader in its industry. They can provide you competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment and an opportunity to work on issues of national significance.
The Service Desk Engineer is an IT Engineering role in support of the Service Desk that helps ensure proper computer and other accessory operation for end users to accomplish business tasks effectively and timely. The Engineer is responsible for implementing projects and tasks necessary to support current or proposed corporate end-user computing platforms. He/she researches, designs, implements, and maintains the desktop workstations, mobile devices, and server-based applications. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving end-user help requests and escalating incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain SLA expectations. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as requiring that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the desktop/laptop/accessory level.
The Engineer will also support back-end systems in support of the Service Desk and end users.
In this role you will work on:
Engineering Support (20%)
- Develop laptop image and maintain it throughout its lifecycle in production and testing.
- Maintain inventory current and laptops up to date with OS and application patches.
- Develop new application packages as required and manage rollouts to end-users.
- Test new software and hardware.
- Manage the MDM system, keeping iOS devices up to date through a quarterly upgrade process.
- Manage the Print Server and other systems specific to Service Desk.
Ticket Management (20%)
- Prioritize incidents and service requests according to defined processes to meet defined SLAs.
- Provide first contact support of incoming requests to the service desk via telephone, web portal, email, and chat to ensure courteous, timely, and effective resolution of end-user issues. Technology stack includes:
- Microsoft Office Suite (desktop and online versions)
- Support meetings and Conferences potentially utilizing Zoom webinars, Zoom Meetings, Zoom Rooms and Teams
- Utilize the Ivanti Heat ticketing system for all requests, documentation, and resolution.
- Build rapport and elicit problem details from service desk customers.
- Manage end-user expectations to reinforce SLAs.
Fulfillment of Incidents and Service Requests (20%)
- Ability to provide a basic level of support and systems troubleshooting by responding to basic support requests and work with internal customers to support their IT needs
- Installing and connecting desktops and laptops (PCs) and other peripherals to the network, wiping and rebuilding infected desktops, software installation [e.g., Operating System, MS Office Suite, anti-virus software, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)] needed by the user for their work, assisting users with services and products.
- Use remote tools and diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
- Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed.
- Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
- Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level when remote tools are not appropriate, including hardware repairs, delivery of peripherals, or other fixes as determined.
- Deploy pre-packaged software using distribution tools and processes as requested by end users.
- Support the Laptop Refresh project by providing input and QC functions to enhance the process and laptop s overall stability by ensuring all hardware and software is working as designed.
- Cell Phones - Set up and ongoing troubleshooting of Apple and Android phones
Ticket Documentation & Knowledge Base SME (25%)
- Detailed recording, tracking, and documenting the incident and service requests, in real time including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made and actions taken, through to final resolution.
- Escalate incidents with accurate documentation to suitable technician, when required.
- Create and maintain knowledge documents.
- Provides QA Review for knowledge articles submitted by others.
Problem Prevention (15%)
- Alert management to emerging trends in incidents.
- Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.
- Test fixes to ensure an incident has been adequately resolved.
- Develop help sheets and FAQ lists for end users.
- Provide suggestions for continual improvement.
- Troubleshooting of system problems, and escalation of problems to team members and vendors as necessary.
- Ability to manage workstations with the desktop management tool Manage Engine Desktop Central, including computer imaging and software deployment.
- Monitor the performance of the company's desktop infrastructure and make suggestions for improving efficiency.
Collaborate with existing vendors and staff to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction with respect to end user computing needs.
Educational and Technical Requirements/Experience:
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience with providing Help Desk support.
- 6+ years of experience working in IT support.
- Knowledge of basic computer hardware, including Windows (laptops & desktops), Macintosh.
- Experience with desktop and server operating systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers across multiple channels (in person, phone, chat, and email).
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment to assist customers with technological requests.
- Self-starter with strong personal-management and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive application support experience with Microsoft Office.
- Experience using Active Directory.
- Experience using asset management tools for assignment and maintenance.
- Experience creating and maintaining knowledge documents.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required.
- Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Exceptional customer service orientation.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport building, listening, and questioning skills.
- Strong documentation skills.
Preferred Experience: Indicate the preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Working knowledge of diagnostic utilities (e.g. manage engine).
College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 4 years equivalent work experience. ITIL v4 certification. Certifications in CompTIA A+, MCSD, or . Experience with an incident tracking system (e.g. ITSM ticketing systems). Working knowledge of Industry standards and best practices for documentation and change management. |
This is a full time permanent employee position for our client. The compensation is targeted at $80,000 - $100,000/yr., plus excellent benefits. All candidates must be in the Washington DC area as our client requires someone who must be on-site in DC at least 2 days/week.
If this sounds like you, please respond with your resume and compensation requirements as soon as possible. Please no agencies.
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About AAJ Interactive Technologies:
AAJ Interactive Technologies, established in 1997 by cutting-edge technology executives, is a technology professional-services company supplying project-based consulting, staff augmentation, and recruiting services to leading firms throughout Metropolitan Washington, DC area.
We work differently from most of our competition. In our careers, we have been the ones doing the hiring (managing and mentoring large staffs in a corporate culture), and we have been the ones being hired (consulting in small and large roles alike). This unique perspective allows us to understand both sides of this business. We take the time to ensure our consultants/candidates will be successful where they are placed.
We believe that because of our principles we have succeeded where others have failed. The recruiting/technology space can be full of companies that are not really looking out for your interests ask around we re not one of them! We want you to succeed, and we ll do everything we can to help you do just that!