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Desktop Support Engineer

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Desktop Support Systems Administrator
Actively hiring

Desktop Support Engineer

DXC Technology
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Desktop Support Systems Administrator
DXC Technology
Actively hiring

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At DXC Technology, we’re people first. Why? Because it’s people that get the job done.

 

We have a flexible, autonomous, and open work culture. It’s successful because we have character: we’re proactive, collaborative, and ambitious; we find solutions, set standards, and make things happen. We’re focused on the future, so we keep our employees at the cutting-edge of their fields with personalized training programs. At DXC, you’ll find opportunities that match your efforts, and a team of good people to inspire you and recognize the important work you do.

We are currently looking for a Desktop Support Engineer to support one of our clients based on-site in Edinburgh.

 

This is a full-time, position working a 37.5-hour week Monday – Friday. The ideal candidate will be required to have a flexible approach as overtime and on-call duties may be required.

 

Due to the nature of our client's work the successful candidate will need to be eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Desktop / Laptop / VDI build, configuration and deployment to end users

  • Software installation / deployment

  • Asset and peripheral deployments

  • In depth investigation into issues to pass back to 3rd line support

  • Assisting the 2nd Line support team with laptop, desktop and VDI terminals support calls

  • Hardware installation / upgrade / break fix for desktop, laptop, and server

  • Smartphone support  (Andriod & iOS)

  • VIP support

  • Service Desk cover as required

  • Assisting with customer projects

 

What we're looking for:

  • Microsoft Windows 7 and 10 Operating Systems – Deployment, configuration

  • Support Microsoft Office 2010 onwards

  • Proven and demonstrable software and hardware troubleshooting skills, experience in a Deskside Support role

  • Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and OS / Application deployment Good verbal communication: ability to communicate to all levels

  • Good written communication: concise and accurate call logging, documentation, and email correspondence

  • Good time management / organisational skills

  • Work well as part of a team or independently

 

Desirable skills / qualifications:

  • Microsoft Windows 7/10 training and certification

  • Legacy O/S

  • Active Directory management

  • Understanding of SCCM

  • Exposure to Win11

  • Exposure to Entra, Azure and ZScaler

  • Understanding of McAfee EPO

 

What We Will Do For You

  • Competitive compensation

  • Pension scheme

  • DXC Select – Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, , gym membership and more)

  • Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)

  • DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc)
     

Still reading? We’d love to hear from you — apply today.

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