Desktop Support Engineer
Job Description
On-demand, onsite desktop support role for enterprise clients at the client location in Durham, NC.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver on-site desktop and IT support to end users at the client location
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Windows desktops, laptops, and associated peripherals
- Install, configure, and maintain hardware, operating systems, and enterprise software applications
- Support and troubleshoot network connectivity, including LAN connectivity issues
- Assist with device setup, replacement, and on-site hardware installations
- Perform basic network troubleshooting when required using console access
- Document service activities and provide updates to the service delivery team
- Follow client IT policies and security procedures during onsite work
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and desktop environments
- Experience troubleshooting and replacing hardware
- Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, including LAN connectivity, network switches, and network routers
- Ability to diagnose and resolve desktop, printer, and peripheral issues
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently in onsite support environments
Tools and Equipment Required
- Windows laptop
- LAN cable
- Console cable
- Screwdriver toolkit
- Basic IT troubleshooting tools
Relevant Technologies
- Windows operating systems
- Windows laptop
- Enterprise software applications
- Network switches
- Network routers
- LAN cable and console cable
Location and Work Model
- Durham, North Carolina, USA (onsite)
- On-demand / field support role
- Work assignments provided by the Service Delivery Team
- Support requests communicated to engineers via phone or email
- Each assignment includes site location, SPOC details, and reporting time
- No guaranteed number of working hours
Contract Details
- Job type: contract
- Independent Contractor / (Dispatch / Part-Time)
- Independent Contractor (1099)
- Start date: Immediate
Eligibility
- U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders preferred