What are the responsibilities and job description for the Desktop Support Specialist position at Insight Global?
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems in enterprise environments
- Experience with iOS and Android device support
- Solid understanding of Active Directory, including users, groups, and computer objects
- Proficiency with Microsoft Intune for device deployment, configuration, and management
- Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Intune MDM/MAM solutions
- Familiarity with device imaging and deployment tools such as Intune Autopilot, SCCM, MDT
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and user configuration issues
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Prior experience supporting professional services or law firm environments is strongly preferred
Job Descripti
onDesktop Technicians will support a large‑scale law firm merger, assisting with the integration of end users from two legacy environments into a new, unified IT environment, followed by a Windows 11 upgrade initiative. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience delivering white‑glove support to professional services user
s.This role requires strict adherence to established processes and runbooks, close collaboration with project managers and IT stakeholders, and a strong focus on minimizing user disruption during onboarding and upgrade activitie
s.Key Responsibiliti
- esSupport a phased deployment project, beginning with onboarding users into the merged firm environment, followed by upgrading existing machines to Windows
- 11Pre‑provision and configure devices using Microsoft Autopil
- otDeploy, configure, and validate Windows 11 endpoints according to firm standar
- dsEnroll and support mobile devices (iOS and Android) using Microsoft Intu
- neAssist with user setup, profile configuration, and validation of access to required applications and resourc
- esProvide hands‑on, desk‑side and remote technical support to end users throughout onboarding and upgrade activiti
- esTroubleshoot and resolve issues related to device provisioning, user access, OS upgrades, and application compatibili
- tyFollow established runbooks, deployment procedures, and security standar
- dsDocument deployment steps, issues, resolutions, and best practices to support knowledge transf
- erCollaborate with infrastructure, identity, security, and application teams to ensure a smooth transiti
- onProvide feedback and recommendations to improve deployment processes and user experien
- ceTrack and manage device inventory throughout the deployment lifecyc
- leTravel to firm office locations within the region as required to support onsite deploymen