Contract to Hire - Windows Desktop Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

windows
support
engineer
desktop
intune
microsoft
powershell
automation
packaging
tier 1/2 support
mobile device
troubleshooting
windows OS

Job Details

Contract to hire Windows Desktop Engineer

Rate: open

Location: Oakland, CA

Hybrid flexible: some onsite days required along with minimal travel

Duration: 6-12 months, contract to hire

*This role is not open to sponsorship candidates*

*This role is not open to third party firms. All candidates must apply to this job posting*

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Intune
  • 2+ years of experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
  • 2+ years of hands-on desktop support experience in a customer-facing environment
  • Windows operating system, hardware troubleshooting, and common business applications
  • Mobile device management

Responsibilities

  • Deploy, configure, and manage devices using Microsoft Intune (Windows and mobile platforms)
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 desktop support for end users, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues both remotely and onsite
  • Respond to customer inquiries with a positive, solutions-oriented approach
  • Document troubleshooting steps, solutions, and device configurations in our ticketing system
  • Perform monthly patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation to ensure systems remain secure and compliant.
  • Automate routine tasks and system administration using PowerShell and other scripting tools.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with onsite analysts and external vendor support teams to resolve complex technical issues related to specialized software products
  • Serve as an intermediary technical resource, learning the vendor software product to bridge communication between end users and vendor technical support
  • Participate in device lifecycle management, including imaging, deployment, and decommissioning
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