Desktop Analyst

Position Overview

Align is seeking a reliable and customer‑focused Desktop Analyst to provide frontline support for end users across our managed services clients. The Desktop Analyst will work within the Align Managed Services team, which delivers monitoring and support for critical and non‑critical IT assets. Prior experience supporting users in a managed services or corporate environment is preferred, and strong communication, customer service, and troubleshooting skills are essential.

Experience working with executive or VIP users is a plus but not required.

• This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence three days per week, either at client sites in Newark or Mountainside, NJ, or at our NYC office.
• On‑call rotations include overnights and weekends.
• This is a full‑time position offering full benefits, a salary in the $65K to $75K range, and paid training.

• Provide frontline chat‑based technical support for end users across key managed services clients.
• Deliver excellent customer service, follow‑through, and resolution, including occasional support for executive and VIP users.
• Assist users with common technical issues including:
• Password resets
• Basic connectivity issues
• Microsoft Office administration
• Office 365 application support
• IP phone and workstation issues
• Perform basic workstation tasks including installing, upgrading, and removing desktop applications.
• Support inventory tracking for hardware, peripherals, and user equipment.
• Escalate issues appropriately to senior team members when necessary.
• Follow documented troubleshooting steps and internal procedures to ensure consistent resolution.
• Ensure desktops, printers, and user workstations are operational and escalates hardware failures as needed.

• Minimum 1 year of desktop support or end‑user support experience.
• Experience supporting hybrid and/or cloud environments (e.g., on‑prem and cloud‑based infrastructure).
• Experience with:
• Microsoft 365, Exchange, Intune
• Entra  (Azure AD)
• Active Directory (password resets, group membership)
• Remote support tools and VPN
• Basic networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, Wi‑Fi troubleshooting)
• Egnyte or similar file‑sharing solutions
• Strong customer service orientation and comfort interacting with users of all technical levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.
• This role requires reliable transportation for travel to client sites in Mountainside, NJ and Newark, NJ.

• 1‑2 years of helpdesk or desktop support experience in a fast‑paced MSP or corporate environment.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting fundamentals, systematic problem solving, and identifying when to escalate.
• Exposure to the Hedge Fund or Alternative Investment industry is helpful but not required.