Desktop Support Specialist

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Reporting
Remote Support
Microsoft Windows
Operating Systems
Help Desk
Technical Support
Management
Service Management
Issue Tracking
Microsoft Office
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Customer Service
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Microsoft SSRS
Symantec
Altiris
Microsoft
Service Desk
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Active Directory
Technical Direction

Job Details

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

The SCC seeks an experienced Desktop Support Specialist

100% ON SITE from day one. Parking NOT provided for contractors

Complete Description



100% ON SITE from Day 1

Parking is NOT provided for contractors





ABOUT THE ROLE



The SCC seeking an experienced Desktop Support Specialist to aid in SCC's Windows 11 Upgrade Project to migrate from Microsoft Windows 10 and Office 365 (32-bit) to Windows 11 and Office 365 (64-bit).





This individual will be responsible for upgrading and reimaging workstations to Windows 11 in addition to installing and configuring Office 365 and other related software. The specialist will also serve as a point of contact for tracking and reporting deployment status and troubleshooting any upgrade issues. The Desktop Support Specialist will exhibit excellent communication and exceptional customer service skills by working directly with end users in addition to collaborating with other SCC technical and project teams.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience
Working knowledge of and experience with Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems Required 4 Years
Recent experience in a full-time Help Desk/Technical Support position 4+ Required 4 Years
Experience and proficiency using an Endpoint Management System 4+ Required 4 Years
Experience and proficiency using a Workstation Imaging Solution 4+ Required 4 Years
Experience and proficiency using a Service Management Ticketing System 4+ Required 4 Years
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications 4+ Required 4 Years
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities 4+ Required 4 Years
Excellent verbal and written communication skills 4+ Required 4 Years
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and as a team 4+ Required 4 Years
Ability to work effectively with end users, technical staff, and senior staff providing exception customer service Required 4 Years
Experience with PowerShell scripting and/or SQL reporting Desired 4 Years
Experience with Symantec's Altiris and/or Microsoft InTune Desired 4 Years
Experience with Ivanti Service Desk Desired 4 Years
Experience with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Desired 4 Years
Experience with Active Directory Desired 4 Years
Questions

Description
Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
Question 2 Please list candidate's email address.
Question 3 In what city and state does your candidate currently reside? Local candidates preferred due to onsite requirement.
Question 4 If selected, both roles require the candidate to be 100% ON SITE from Day One. Does your candidate agree to this arrangement?
Question 5 Although not required, if your candidate has current or previous VA State experience, providing a completed professional reference (that you obtain) from their agency mgr will be a BIG PLUS and will go a long way to help determine technical/personality fit for this role. If you have a professional reference to share, please upload at time of submittal (under the reference tab) so we can review.
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