Desktop Support I

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Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking a Desktop Support I to join their team in Los Angeles, CA!

As a Desktop Support I, you ll provide hands-on IT support across applications, operating systems, and hardware; helping users in person, over the phone, and remotely. This role is based in the Los Angeles office and primarily supports LA-based staff, with some responsibility for other company locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work to troubleshoot and resolve IT incidents and service requests across hardware, software, and account administration both in person and remotely.
• Assist with configuring and administering Windows OS workstations, including peripheral devices such as monitors, docking stations, keyboards, mice, and other USB or wirelessly connected devices.
• Install, configure, and support hardware, including workstations, laptops, printers, networked multi-function copiers, mobile devices and other computer and network peripherals.
• Support the use of Audio Visual (AV) equipment in the LA office, liaising with both end users and clients.
• Assist with managing local hardware inventory.
• Provide support to remote users on connectivity issues arising from the use of AVD or VPN (Netskope) over wireless and wired high-speed Internet access.
• Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Exchange (O365), MS Teams, VPN, Adobe products, and various financial information software, as well as special non-standard applications and custom applications.
• Carry out basic Windows Active Directory (AD) network administration, including administering user passwords, group management, account lockouts, and computer naming.
• Provide local hands-on assistance with user moves, including relocating computers, laptops, monitors, phones & headset devices as needed.
• Periodically, there may be some travel to a remote office to assist with support, office expansion or relocation projects.
• Participate in regular staff meetings with other IT personnel and communicate any issues that concern other department members.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more IT experience.
• Thorough understanding and hands-on knowledge of hardware and software installation and problem resolution.
• Minimal direction and supervision and be able to perform each essential task satisfactorily.
• Strong communications skills. Understanding how to talk to different people within the organization, and communicate clearly and effectively is critical.
• Previous work experience in a financial institution environment is preferred.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist.
• Possess the ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and or schedule form.

Pay Rate
: $24-32/hr

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