Align seeks a highly experienced and motivated Desktop Support Engineer that possesses strong client-service skills and solid desktop troubleshooting experience. This position will report to the Align Managed Services team, which provides monitoring and support services for critical and noncritical IT assets. This person will work on a hybrid schedule at a client site in Century City, LA providing deskside IT support for Executives and VIPs. Prior Hedge Fund or Alternative Investment industry experience is preferred. Qualified candidates will have prior experience providing deskside, technical support for executives and VIPs in a Corporate Environment. Excellent customer service, follow-up, and communication skills are a must.
- The Desktop Support Engineer will be based out of our Century City, LA location and would be required to work on-site one to two days a week. The days this person is not working on-site they would be able to work from home.
- This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a salary in the $65K to $85K range, paid training, and performance-based bonuses
Responsibilities
Provide on-site desk side support for desktop-related and end user technical issues at one of our key managed services client locations in Century City, LAProvide technical support for desktop-related and end user technical issues for key managed services clientProvide outstanding customer service, IT support, follow through and resolution with a focus on Executive and VIP end usersWork closely with clients possessing varying levels of IT knowledge and provide technical support for users, including issues related to IP phone, desktop, connectivity and desktop applications (Microsoft Office / O365)Install, upgrade and remove desktop applications / user workstationsInventory control of hardware and peripheralsTroubleshoot general computer and server problems and ensure all systems, workstations and printers are in working order and operating efficientlyQualifications
A minimum of four years of desktop support / end user technical support experienceCandidate must be client-focused, comfortable interfacing with executive clients and able to maintain a high level of serviceExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to be prompt and courteousStrong attention to detail, multitasking skills, and sense of teamworkAbility to work in a fast-paced & dynamic environmentPreferred Qualifications
Minimum of 1 to 4 years of experience working with a Managed Services ProviderIdeal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degreeAdvanced understanding of troubleshooting theory, systematic troubleshooting, split-half triagePrevious experience with Hybrid & Cloud environmentsProven ability to operate MS 365, Exchange, Intune, Azure ADStrong understanding of Remote Work Systems (VPNs, VMs / AVDs, RDC)Familiarity with Active Directory & Group PolicyBasic networking skillsSome Hedge Fund or Alternative Investment industry experience is strongly preferredTier 2
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