Job Description
Job Title: Desktop Support Engineer
Job Type: Fulltime/Onsite
Location: Abu Dhabi
Note: this position is for our client, and they are located in Abu Dhabi
Responsibilities:
- Distribute the Desktops & Laptops to client's users as per the assigned plan and do the data migration from existing Desktops/laptops to new unit's onsite.
- Manage & support client's end-user desktop hardware (including desktop computers and printers) and standard desktop applications (including Microsoft office applications, virus protection, and network security)
- Provide support assistance for resolving issues assigned by the Helpdesk in coordination with the internal team.
- Configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot and support computer workstations, laptops, printers, Scanners, and other end-user peripherals.
- Create alternative methods of completing tasks, software deployments, correcting user errors and system inconsistencies to improve the desktop team function.
- Responsible to maintain inventory of all Desktop equipment's & Peripherals and Participate in hardware and software inventories.
- Work with hardware and software vendors to follow-up with the reported issues.
- Ensure desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems including associated validation systems, file servers, email servers, rcomputer conferencing systems, application severs and administrative systems.
- Document procedures, standards, best practices configurations, settings, installation sequences and procedures for upgrades.
- Monitor the performance of the client's desktop infrastructure and make suggestions for improving efficiency.
- Troubleshooting of hardware and software for PCs & Peripherals. And upgrade of PC hardware components such as increase of memory or hard disk size.
- Upgrade of operating systems and applications such as Windows, Office and other client's applications.
- Support resources to have knowledge and technical understanding of infrastructure Servers, Operations Systems, Web Applications, Databases, Network, and End Point Security.
1.Other duties as required or assigned by management.
2.Provide weekly status reports to IT operations or Unit Head
Skills
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelor in computer science, engineering or equivalent required
- Should have Microsoft Certified IT Professional or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator certification.
- 6+ years of experience in an IT Desktop Support position providing L1/L2 support in any large Enterprise & Government Organization.
- Must possess hands on experience in managing desktop deployment and software distribution solutions.
- Broad range of Desktop, Notebook, Tablets and IP telephony knowledge, having knowledge on Network and Microsoft technologies will be an added advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of standard desktop applications and operation systems, especially regarding Microsoft office applications, adobe products, and windows operating systems
- Knowledge of Desktop management solution, anti-virus and security systems, and backup systems.
Job Details
- Job Location
- Dubai United Arab Emirates
- Company Industry
- IT Services
- Company Type
- Unspecified
- Job Role
- Information Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time Employee
- Monthly Salary Range
- Unspecified
- Number of Vacancies
- Unspecified
Preferred Candidate
- Years of Experience
- Min: 6
- Residence Location
- United Arab Emirates
- Degree
- Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
