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Desktop Support Technician

Jobs via Dice, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308

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Location & Work Arrangement

City, State: Salem, Oregon

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Contract: This is a Contract position

Local Requirement: Candidate Must Be Local

Mode of Interview: Either Web Cam or In Person

Essential Expertise And Scope Of Work The successful candidate will be the primary technical contact for end‑users, managing tickets through a computerized tracking system and ensuring timely resolution of issues while documenting solutions for the team.

Enterprise Desktop Support & Troubleshooting (2+ Years Required)

Experience: Two years of experience supporting desktops in an enterprise environment (Required).

Technical Support: Provides technical support by telephone, remote technology, and on‑site to computer users statewide.

Diagnosis: Investigate and diagnose computer‑related problems, assisting users with unusual and more complex issues escalated from lower‑level staff.

Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues, which may involve physically repairing hardware, remotely controlling computers, and contacting vendors.

System Analysis: Analyzes system performance, error codes, and diagnostic messages to resolve problems or conflicts (e.g., running Defrag or Scan disk).

Hardware, Software, and Networking Proficiency

Hardware Upgrades: Performs significant hardware upgrades, including physically replacing cards, modifying configurations, and executing updates like BIOS or ROM flashing.

Installation/Configuration: Manages software and hardware installations, often without established procedures (initial installations). Deals with version compatibility issues and modifies configurations.

Networking Fundamentals: Foundational knowledge of key networking protocols:

TCP/IP (1-3 Years Required)

UDP (1-3 Years Required)

Operating Systems: Experience with Windows OS including 9x/2000/XP/NT/Vista/7 (1-3 Years Required).

Core Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (1-3 Years Required).

Documentation and Process Contribution

Documentation: Records solutions in the solutions database or other forms of documentation, and writes installation documentation to maintain the knowledge library.

Vendor Management: Contacts hardware/software vendors for new products and information on better utilization of current technology, investigating and evaluating information for department‑wide recommendations.

Communication: Communicates to affected parties the status of requests (Proficient written and verbal communication skills required).

Required Qualifications Summary

Desktop Support : Supporting desktops in an enterprise environment, complex troubleshooting (hardware/software), on‑site support. Minimum experience: 2 years.

Networking : Understanding of TCP/IP and UDP. Minimum experience: 1‑3 years (Novice).

Hardware : Major hardware upgrades, physical repair/replacement, BIOS/ROM flashing. Intermediate Level.

OS/Software : Windows OS (9x through 7), Active Directory (1‑3 years), Microsoft Office. Minimum experience: 1‑3 years.

Documentation : Maintaining knowledge library, writing installation docs, logging solutions in tracking system.

Soft Skills : Strong verbal/written communication skills, teamwork, learning ability. Proficient (4‑6 years).

Work Arrangement : 100% Onsite, Must be Local to Salem, Oregon.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Software Development

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