Role: Desktop Support Engineer
A Desktop Support Engineer provides technical assistance and support to end-users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, installing and configuring systems, and maintaining the smooth operation of desktop environments. Key Responsibilities:
- Hardware and Software Management:
- Install, configure, and upgrade PCs, laptops, and related equipment.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
- Install and configure operating systems and applications.
- Maintain and update computer inventory and equipment.
- Monitor the performance of a companys desktop infrastructure.
- Other Responsibilities:
- Provide instructions or directly set up desktop hardware.
- Assist with the installation of computer software and operating system updates.
- Record logs of rendered support.
- Maintain and resolve issues on LAN/WAN, VoIP telephone, biometric, and AV systems connections.
- Customise desktop applications as per user needs.
- Advise on software and hardware upgrades.
- Create technical reports and manuals.
- Keep up with current breakthroughs in computing technology.
- Train end users when new software or IT regulations arrive.
- Coordinate desktop changes to avoid deployment collisions.
- Participate in incident handling concerning desktop changes.
- Participate in projects concerning bigger desktop changes, for example rollout of new antivirus
- Technical Support:
- Diagnose and resolve common issues like network connectivity, password resets, email access, and printer problems.
- Track issues from initial report to final resolution.
- Guide users with step-by-step instructions to resolve issues.
- Provide help desk support to users with IT equipment or system problems.
- Receive requests via phone, email, chat, or ticketing systems.