Senior Desktop Support Specialist

TEKsystems currently has high level Desktop Support Specialist position available with a client in Minneapolis, MN. This will start as a 6 month contract with the penitential to extend and convert full-time. This person will be the day-to-day onsite point of contact for end-user IT support in Minneapolis, handling the Service Now ticket queue, hands-on hardware/software troubleshooting, and onboarding/offboarding logistics, with technical escalation to the company IT Operations team.

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Description
Must be proficient in
- Mac and Office support apps
- Office 365
- Being able to read knowledge-based articles and utilize them to help fill tickets
- Must be able to use Service Now
Additional Skills & Qualifications
What you will be doing
Deliver onsite Tier 1 / Tier 2 IT support for the Minneapolis (MSP) office, ensuring a best-in-class end-user experience, working alongside the company IT Operations team.
Own the local Service Now ticket queue for Minneapolis: triage, resolve, and escalate incidents and service requests within SLA.
Collaborate with peers in the wider company IT Operations team to resolve complex technical issues that cross site boundaries.
Provide hands-on support for laptops, peripherals, conference room AV, printers, and other onsite hardware in the Minneapolis office.
Execute onboarding and offboarding for Minneapolis-based new hires and leavers, including device imaging, account provisioning/deprovisioning, and asset return.
Administer end-user identity and endpoint tooling in scope (Entra , Active Directory, Office 365, Intune / endpoint management) at a user-support level.
Maintain accurate asset records and contribute to existing Service Now Knowledge Base articles as gaps are identified during the engagement.
Coordinate with third-party vendors (telecoms, ISP, hardware, building facilities) for onsite issues affecting Minneapolis users.
Provide a structured handover at the end of the engagement, including documentation of any open issues, recurring problems observed, and Minneapolis-specific knowledge captured during the term.
What we will require of you
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of hands-on IT support / Service Desk experience, including Tier 2 troubleshooting and direct end-user support in a corporate office environment.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, Service Desk processes, SaaS platforms, and awareness of IT infrastructure.
Proficiency in Entra , Active Directory, Office 365, and endpoint management tools.
Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals, and endpoint security.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed.

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