Senior Desktop Support Engineer

Extell Financial Services

About Us:

Founded and headed by Gary Barnett, Extell Development Company is a nationally acclaimed real estate developer of residential, office, retail and hospitality properties, operating primarily in Manhattan and other premier cities across the nation. Experiencing outstanding growth since its founding in 1989, the company’s growing portfolio exceeds twenty-five million square feet.

Summary of Responsibilities:

A Senior Desktop Support Engineer at Extell plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability, performance, and security of our end user computing environment. This position supports Extell’s technology operations by resolving complex technical issues, deploying and maintaining systems, and ensuring a seamless experience for all internal users across the organization. The engineer also mentors junior team members, collaborates with technology teams, and contributes to the IT standards that support Extell’s operational excellence.

The ideal Senior Desktop Support Engineer for Extell is an experienced and highly reliable technical professional with a strong background in enterprise support. They excel at troubleshooting, system maintenance, Windows, and delivering a polished, high-quality support experience to Extell’s employees and leadership teams. They demonstrate strong communication, structured problem solving, professionalism, and the ability to mentor junior staff. They are customer focused, proactive, detail oriented, and calm under pressure. Certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Certified Professional further strengthen their profile. They are comfortable working onsite every day and contributing to Extell’s on-call rotation when required.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced hardware, software, and connectivity issues
• Perform regular maintenance on desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices
• Install, configure, and deploy new systems and business applications
• Conduct system deployment and imaging tasks
• Provide advanced technical support via phone, email, and in person
• Manage and prioritize tickets using Extell’s service management platform
• Conduct system backups and data recovery
• Monitor and optimize desktop performance across the Extell enterprise
• Collaborate with Network and Infrastructure teams on cross-team issues
• Create and maintain IT documentation and technical knowledge articles
• Mentor junior support staff and provide technical leadership
• Support IT initiatives including hardware refreshes and software rollouts
• Implement and maintain Extell’s IT security policies and procedures
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights
• Coordinate vendor-supported repairs and warranty services
• Perform asset management and lifecycle tracking
• Conduct software and hardware audits for licensing compliance
• Recommend improvements to Extell’s desktop support operations

On a Typical Day at Extell, You Will:

• Resolve escalated hardware and software issues
• Perform maintenance and updates across end user devices
• Deploy systems and applications for new hires and existing staff
• Conduct system deployment and imaging tasks
• Follow internal proc