Desktop Support Engineer

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Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in career you love?

At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!

We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.

 

Position Overview

Align seeks a highly experienced and motivated Level 2 Service Desk 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. You will provide end user, technical IT support for Executives and VIPs. Prior financial services industry experience is preferred, but is not required. 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.  

• This position will report and will require you to go on-site once a week to our New York City office
• This is a full-time position offering a targeted base salary of $75K to $80K, medical, dental, vison, 401K matching, paid training, paid time off, and performance-based bonuses

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for desktop-related and end user technical issues for key managed services client
• Provide outstanding customer service, IT support, follow through and resolution with a focus on Executive and VIP end users
• Work 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 workstations
• Inventory control of hardware and peripherals
• Troubleshoot general computer and server problems and ensure all systems, workstations and printers are in working order and operating efficiently

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of desktop support / end user technical support experience
• Candidate must be client-focused, comfortable interfacing with executive clients and able to maintain a high level of service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to be prompt and courteous
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking skills, and sense of teamwork
• Ability to work in a fast-paced & dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 4 years of experience working with a Managed Services Provider
• Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree
• Advanced understanding of troubleshooting theory, systematic troubleshooting, split-half triage
• Previous experience with Hybrid & Cloud environments
• Proven ability to operate MS 365, Exchange, Intune, Azure AD
• Strong understanding of Remote Work Systems (VPNs, VMs/AVDs, RDC)
• Familiarity with Active Directory & Group Policy
• Basic networking skills
• Some Hedge Fund or Alternative Investment industry experience is strongly

 

For more details, visit www.align.com.

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Tier 2

 

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the desktop to the data center as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes Workplace Technology, Data Center Solutions and Migrations & Cloud provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align i