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Desktop Support Specialist

Scion Staffing
Portland, OR Contractor
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Scion Technology has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Desktop Support Specialist for our client, a fully accredited laboratory specializing in a range of health-related testing services. This is a contract position based onsite in Portland, OR.


POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a reliable Desktop Support Specialist to provide day-to-day technical assistance in a general office environment. This role is responsible for maintaining computer systems, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and ensuring employees have the tools they need to work efficiently.


PERKS

  • Be the go-to IT resource supporting all levels of the business, including leadership
  • Take full ownership of issues while building experience across M365, Intune, Azure AD, and endpoint security
  • Work across desktop, mobile, security, and networking in a dynamic, real-world environment


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, and other office equipment
  • Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, applications, and updates
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues in a timely manner
  • Assist users with login issues, password resets, and system access
  • Set up and deploy new workstations and user accounts
  • Maintain documentation of support activities and system configurations
  • Collaborate with IT team members to resolve more complex technical problems


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of Windows and/or macOS environments
  • Familiarity with common office software and tools
  • Basic knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and provide support in a fast-paced office setting


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This contract position offers an hourly rate of $20-25/HR, commensurate with experience. We offer a robust benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.


ABOUT OUR FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.


Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Salary : $20 - $25

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