Help Desk Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Help Desk Engineer based in India.

This role offers the opportunity to provide essential technical support and ensure a seamless technology experience for users in a remote-first environment. You will act as the first point of contact for technical issues, helping diagnose, resolve, and prevent IT-related challenges. The position combines customer service excellence with hands-on troubleshooting across hardware, software, operating systems, and networks. You will support daily IT operations while contributing to improved processes, documentation, and user satisfaction. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse users. You will collaborate with support teams and stakeholders to maintain reliable systems and deliver efficient IT services.

Accountabilities:: The Help Desk Engineer will be responsible for delivering timely and effective technical assistance, managing user requests, and ensuring smooth IT operations across the organization.

Serve as the first point of contact for users requiring technical assistance through phone, email, chat, and ticketing platforms.

Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, operating system, and network-related issues while providing a high-quality user experience.

Log, prioritize, track, and update incidents and service requests using IT service management (ITSM) tools.

Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, and other IT peripherals.

Support users with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, email clients, and business software troubleshooting.

Assist with password resets, account management, access permissions, and basic security-related requests.

Perform system installations, software updates, upgrades, and routine maintenance activities.

Escalate complex technical issues to appropriate teams while maintaining ownership and communication until resolution.

Create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base resources.

Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to increase support efficiency and user satisfaction.

Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including device setup and account provisioning.

Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and service level agreements (SLAs).

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a customer-oriented IT support professional with strong troubleshooting abilities, technical knowledge, and experience managing user-facing technology issues.

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.

2–5 years of experience in IT Help Desk, Service Desk, Desktop Support, or Technical Support roles.

Proven experience providing technical support in a corporate or enterprise environment.

Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and desktop troubleshooting.

Experience working with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, Zendesk, Freshservice, or similar platforms.

Familiarity with Active Directory, user administration, and access management processes.

Understanding of basic networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN troubleshooting.

Experience diagnosing and resolving hardware issues involving computers, printers, and peripheral devices.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer service mindset.

Ability to prioritize multiple support requests while maintaining service quality and meeting response expectations.

Knowledge of ITIL practices, remote desktop support tools, Microsoft Intune, Azure Active Directory, endpoint management, PowerShell scripting, mobile device management, or security tools is considered an advantage.

Benefits:

Fully remote work opportunity within India.

Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market standards.

Opportunity to develop technical expertise in enterprise IT support environments.

Exposure to modern IT service management tools and support practices.

Opportunity to work on diverse technical challenges involving hardware, software, and infrastructure.

Professional growth opportunities through continuous learning and skill development.

Flexible remote working environment that supports productivity and collaboration.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and improving technology experiences for users.

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