Desktop Support Specialist

4 days ago

San Diego Metropolitan Area, United States Eliassen Group Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Position Summary:

The Desktop Support Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality technical support to end users across the organization. This role ensures the smooth operation of desktops, laptops, peripherals, and meeting technologies, with a strong emphasis on customer service, responsiveness, and technical excellence. The position includes support for VIPs and executives, remote and onsite staff, and requires the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support to end users on the standard operation of core systems, including hardware, software, and peripherals.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues with laptops, desktops, printers, mobile devices, and other IT equipment.
  • Deliver high-level support to VIPs and executive staff, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid resolution.
  • Maintain and meet individual service level agreements (SLAs), quality targets, and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Document support activities, resolutions, and maintain accurate records in ticketing systems.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to escalate and resolve complex issues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned based on evolving business needs.

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong communication skills - verbal, written, and interpersonal.
  • Proven experience in a customer service-oriented technical support role.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, corporate IT environment.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including Wi-Fi, VPNs, and remote access tools.
  • Proficiency in supporting Microsoft Windows OS, Office applications, desktop/laptop hardware, and printers.
  • Familiarity with mobile device support.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with ITIL-based support processes and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
  • Knowledge of MacOS and cross-platform support environments.

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