Desktop Support Engineer

Position Overview

Align seeks a highly experienced and motivated 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. Prior Hedge Fund or Alternative Investment industry experience is preferred. 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 at our client site in Baltimore, MD and will be required to work on-site two days a week.
• This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a salary in the $70K to $80K range.
• You will be required to participate in a rotational on-call schedule that includes overnights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site desk side support for desktop-related and end user technical issues for our key managed services client locations
• 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 two 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

About Align

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: www.align.com