Position Title : Desktop Support Technician II
Location : Mountain View, CA 94043
Duration : 6 Months (Contract)
Schedule : Standard Business Hours | 40 hours / week | Onsite (5 days / week)
Job Summary :
We are seeking a skilled Desktop Support Technician II to join our IT team and provide comprehensive support to internal employees. This role will deliver high-quality technical assistance across both Mac and Windows environments, ensuring prompt resolution of software, hardware, and connectivity issues. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong customer-first approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage technical issues in a high-demand environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide hands-on and remote support for Windows and Mac systems, including troubleshooting software, hardware, and network issues.
- Support remote employees via Citrix environments, VDI, and telephony tools (Avaya, Cisco, Polycom).
- Perform installation, upgrades, and maintenance of systems, peripherals, and software.
- Utilize tools such as UEM, HUB, and ServiceNow for patch management, software distribution, and ticket handling.
- Support shared mailboxes and distribution list setup in Exchange.
- Assist users with system access, security tools, encryption, and other IT policies.
- Contribute to internal Knowledge Base and keep documentation current.
- Lead or participate in small-scale IT projects, from initiation to completion.
- Attend daily team meetings to communicate call trends and technical challenges.
- Ensure high customer satisfaction and maintain SLAs for ticket resolution.
Required Qualifications :
3-5 years of desktop support and service desk experience in mixed OS environments (Windows 10 / 11 and macOS Ventura / Sonoma).Hands-on experience in high-volume, customer-facing support environments such as "Walk-Up Bars".Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Exchange, Active Directory, and networking (wired / Wi-Fi).Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, especially under pressure.Familiarity with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.Comfortable supporting video conferencing and collaboration tools like Zoom, Slack, and Google Workspace.Proficient in mobile device support (iOS / Android).Minimum Associate's Degree in Computer Technology or equivalent technical education.Preferred Qualifications & Certifications :
Working toward or certified in : ACMT, CCT, ITILv4, CompTIA A+ / Network+.Familiarity with UEM software and enterprise security tools.Experience working with distributed teams and Tier 3 escalation processes.Prior experience in documentation and knowledge base contribution.