RDS GAM L1 Desktop Support AnalystEngineer

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
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Experience: 
Entry-level / graduate
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, with IT certifications like CompTIA A+ or MCDST preferred., 1-2 years of experience in desktop or helpdesk support, especially remote desktop support., Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems and troubleshooting network issues., Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation..

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide remote desktop support and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
  • Manage incidents and service requests through the ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Support and maintain end-user devices, including desktops, laptops, and peripherals.
  • Assist users with system usage, provide basic training, and perform system monitoring and maintenance.

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Job description




Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support
  • Serve as the first point of contact for remote desktop support (RDS) issues, providing timely and efficient assistance to endusers.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software issues for desktop and laptop systems.
  • Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of desktop operating systems (primarily Windows and macOS) and commonly used applications.
    • Incident Management
      • Log, track, and manage incidents and service requests in the ticketing system, ensuring SLAs (Service Level Agreements) are met.
      • Escalate unresolved issues to L2 or L3 support teams and follow up to ensure prompt resolution.
      • Document all troubleshooting and problem resolution steps to build a knowledge base for future support.
        • Software and Hardware Support
          • Support and maintain enduser equipment, including desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices.
          • Provide assistance with application installation, updates, and basic configuration for enduser productivity tools.
          • Troubleshoot issues with peripherals, network connectivity, and printing for remote users.
            • User Training and Guidance
              • Provide basic training to endusers on IT policies, system usage, and common troubleshooting steps to empower users.
              • Assist users in understanding and navigating key applications, ensuring a seamless experience and minimal disruptions.
                • System Monitoring and Maintenance
                  • Monitor desktop and laptop systems to identify potential issues and proactively resolve them.
                  • Perform regular maintenance tasks such as software updates, patches, and system health checks to enhance system performance and security.
                    • Qualifications
                      • Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional IT certifications are a plus.
                      • Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in desktop or helpdesk support, with experience in remote desktop support preferred.
                      • Certifications: CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), or other relevant certifications are beneficial.
                        • Skills and Competencies
                          • Technical Skills:

                            • Strong understanding of Windows andor macOS operating systems.
                            • Familiarity with remote desktop support tools and VPN technologies.
                            • Knowledge of troubleshooting network connectivity issues, including LAN, WiFi, and VPN.
                            • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other productivity software commonly used in business environments.
                              • Soft Skills:

                                • Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a focus on user satisfaction.
                                • Strong problemsolving abilities, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
                                • Detailoriented, with good documentation skills to ensure clear tracking and reporting of support issues.



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Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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