Desktop Support Engineer - Danta Technologies

Job Description

This candidate must be well versed in Desktop / Server Windows Operating System Configuration methods including Standalone Physical / Virtualized Environments, Image management, Support of LAN / WAN networks, Email Systems (Exchange, Office 365 Cloud, and Others), SCCM, Disaster Recovery methods, Business Continuity Planning, Market Data/ Business application Support, and Troubleshooting.

The successful candidate should be able to analyze simple and complex Desktop/Server operating system issues and participate in troubleshooting in ALL End User problems scenarios , including but not limited to, Windows Active Directory, Group policies, End point devices (Desktops, Laptops, Thin Clients, Tablets, Mobile Devices, etc.), Investment / Trading applications, firewall issues, Domain namespace White/ blacklisting, printer issues, Client email delivery problems, virtualized system (VDI) errors, various compliance issues, and other problems.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent technical excellence, customer interaction and white glove service skills in all communications, whether client-facing or internally with Help Desk Engineering & Support peers.

Primary Responsibilities include:

1. Installation, Troubleshooting and Support for Operating System windows 7/10 /11, MAC OS), MS Office 365 suite, One Drive, MS teams, and other Investment & Corporate Banking / Trading applications.

2. Imaging/Re-imaging of corporate and BYOD end user systems (Laptops / Desktop/ Thin Client devices) utilizing SCCM platform based on SN approved tickets

3. Provide excellent technical and troubleshooting support on Mobility devices such as: (Android/iOS/iPhone/iPads), Mobile Device & application Management to BMO Capital Markets executives and users.

4. Provide MFDs Support for the Imaging devices (print/scan/copy/fax) at the site.

5. Internal Move / Add /Change support including large scale/bulk office moves/re-stacking activities, etc. (all moves)

6. Well versed in providing White Glove VIP/ Concierge Services, Home / Remote support to ALL BMO CM (Capital Markets) end user community.

7. Provide IT orientation and training to ALL new CM employees on existing Desktop/ Laptops systems and software.

8. Ability to coordinate CM End users' issues with various Level 3 Server / Network support groups and project teams for service delivery enhancements, maintenance and upgrades.

9. Provide Smart Hands and Eyes Support - for servers, network and security devices in remote site locations, as per BMO policies and procedures and when requested by IT management.

10. Provide accurate and timely logging of customer incidents/ services requests in Service Now to meet agreed upon service level agreements (SLA).

11. Supporting ALL End User Device Lifecycle Management activities as per BMO Capital Markets policies and procedures.

12. Participate in maintain appropriate IT equipment Inventory and sparing requirements.

13. Maintain Asset Management tools that support automatic discovery (such as SCCM), facilitate effective device deployment, re-use of assets, and provide a common view of user's information

14. Provide "value added end user consultation for short "how to questions .

15. Perform end-user related Audit / Compliance / Security controls such as: Access reviews, risk assessments, controls verifications, Asset Management facility inspections, maintenance of verification logs on need basis.

16. Perform break-fix support for Laptop, desktop, tablets and associated hardware peripherals with 3 ^rd party vendors for warranty repair/replacement.

17. Provide On-call support if required outside business hours on a rotational basis

18. Provide IT end-user support for disaster recovery and emergency response activities in the event of emergencies at local site

19. Provide basic AV and conference room and meeting setup service during business hours and as requested.

Technical Skills requirements:

20. 5 + years working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, Active Directory, group policies

21. 5 + years of hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN troubleshooting network issues.

22. 5- 10 years of IT End User Trade Floor experience in a leading financial firm in high paced environment.

23. Mobile Device Management Platform (Intune, AirWatch, Mobile Iron, etc.) experience is a plus.

24. Technical certifications such as: ITIL Certification, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

25. Experience supporting market data applications such as: Bloomberg, FactSet, Reuters, etc.

26. Understanding to troubleshoot hardware-related issues Dell/ Client Desktops / Laptops, Surface Book or surface studios, Apple devices, non-apple devices.

27. Excellent Verbal and Writing Skills are a must.
Experience with Apple products would be advantageous and helpful

28. Working experience in a Managed Services Provider is a plus

29. BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent hands-on experience

Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.