Deskside Engineer / Desktop Support Engineer

Job #: 6760 Pay Rate: Not Specified Job type: Location: Hopewell junction, NY & Hudson - NH, Responsibilities Good in Data Analysis & Reporting using MS Office and ITSM tools Coordinate desktop changes to avoid deployment collisions. Prepare requests for rollout Create rollout plans for changes requests Coordinate implementation process Keep track of requests and make sure they are implemented as planned Participate in incident handling concerning desktop changes. Participate in projects concerning bigger desktop changes, for example, rollout of new antivirus. Microsoft environment knowledge (desktop & server). Have good technical understanding of the products building up a desktop service. Experience from the desktop environment. Understanding and experience of change management process. Technical Requirements Phone support experience necessary. Technical Service desk or technical call center experience is necessary. Disciplined, systematic problem-solving skills required. Knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange 2003/2007 ITSM ticketing tools such as Remedy, Client Service Center Remote desktop connectivity applications like SMS, Bomgar, WebEx, Live Meeting, and Windows Native tools MS Office Suite (XP, 2003, 2007): MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Outlook, MS Project, and MS Visio VPN and remote dial-in users Support for laptops, desktops, and printers PDA and blackberry support Others: Adobe Acrobat and other common desktop applications like WinZip, etc. Soft Skills Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written) Good working knowledge of MS OFFICE (Including MS Project and Visio) Great customer handling skills Able to handle unforeseen situations High level of acceptance Can drive HCL's value and its methodology Other Skills / Experience Ability to successfully provide hardware/software/network problem analysis and resolution support over the phone Personal dedication to providing high quality, superior service at all times. Ability to finish what is started is a must. Ability to integrate as a cross-functional, team player in a fast-paced environment where all information is shared. Ability to learn new information quickly and the willingness to do so at all times. Ability to work flexible hours from time to time to cover for other Service desk staff and to be on call via pager during the week. Customer Focus Teamwork Technical Expertise Interpersonal Effectiveness Concern for Order and Quality Years of Experience Relevant: 7+ years of Service desk/deskside, customer service, and support experience with problem-solving involving hardware. Certification Requirements Preferred MCP/MSCE/MSCA/A+ or HDI CSS or Cisco certification ITIL knowledge of V2 or V3 especially on Service Desk, Incident, Problem, and Change Management preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr TechDigital Group