Align seeks an Australian based employee to work 100% remote and support US based end users. We seek a highly experienced and motivated Senior Desktop Support Engineer that possesses strong client-service skills and solid desktop troubleshooting experience. This position will report to the Align Managed Services team, which provides monitoring and support services for critical and noncritical IT assets. You will provide end user, technical IT support for Executives and VIPs. Prior financial services industry experience is preferred but is not required. Qualified candidates will have prior experience providing deskside, technical support for executives and VIPs in a Corporate Environment. Excellent customer service, follow-up, and communication skills are a must.

• The Desktop Support Engineer will be based out of Australia, preferably near the east coast (based on time difference, to cover USA overnight shift)
• This position is fully remote
• This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary

Responsibilities

• Provide 100% remote, technical support for desktop-related and end user technical issues for key managed services client in the United States of America
• Provide technical support for desktop-related and end user technical issues for key managed services client
• Provide outstanding customer service, IT support, follow through and resolution with a focus on Executive and VIP end users
• Work closely with clients possessing varying levels of IT knowledge and provide technical support for users, including issues related to IP phone, desktop, connectivity and desktop applications (Microsoft Office / O365)
• Install, upgrade and remove desktop applications / user workstations
• Inventory control of hardware and peripherals
• Troubleshoot general computer and server problems and ensure all systems, workstations and printers are in working order and operating efficiently

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of desktop support / end user technical support experience
• Candidate must be client-focused, comfortable interfacing with executive clients and able to maintain a high level of service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to be prompt and courteous
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking skills, and sense of teamwork
• Ability to work in a fast-paced & dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with a Managed Services Provider
• Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree
• Advanced understanding of troubleshooting theory, systematic troubleshooting, split-half triage
• Previous experience with Hybrid & Cloud environments
• Proven ability to operate MS 365, Exchange, Intune, Azure AD
• Strong understanding of Remote Work Systems (VPNs, VMs/AVDs, RDC)
• Familiarity with Active Directory & Group Policy
• Basic networking skills
• Some Hedge Fund or Alternative Investment industry experience is strongly preferred 

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