Desktop Support Specialist

🏢 Multi National Company
📍 Kuwait City, KuwaitFull-timeRemote
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The Desktop Support Specialist will perform IMAC activities, manage incidents (Break/Fix) for hardware, OS, applications, VDI, printers, and conference room technology. The role involves on-call support for security incidents, handling onboarding/offboarding, and supporting various IT initiatives like Windows 11 rollout and domain migration. Responsibilities also include KTLO activities, user acceptance testing, OS and application patching, delivering new-hire IT orientation, and creating technical documentation. The specialist will manage licenses, ensure effective ticket management, provide VIP support, interface with hardware vendors, and configure/troubleshoot VPN clients. Secure data deletion before disposal is also required. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of hardware troubleshooting, OS patching, application updates, Citrix VDI environments, Windows 11, and domain migration, along with excellent communication, documentation, and multitasking skills.
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OS patchingCitrix VDI environmentsWindows 11 rolloutapplication updatesMEM Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Troubleshooting
Information Technology
ITILIncident Management
Business, Sales & Management
HR Management
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong knowledge of hardware troubleshooting for PCs and peripherals. Experience with OS patching, application updates, and Citrix VDI environments. Familiarity with Windows 11 rollout and domain migration. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure. Experience in handling VIP support and global end-user training. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, or equivalent. Experience with MEM (Microsoft Endpoint Manager) and enterprise-level device management. Knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices. Prior experience in global IT support environments and handling large-scale rollouts. Familiarity with security incident management and compliance standards.
Description
Job Title - Desktop SupportLocation - KuwaitPerform IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) activities, including annual device refresh (25%).• Manage incidents (Break/Fix) for hardware, OS, applications, Citrix VDI, printers, connectivity, and conference room technology.• Provide on-call support for Tier 1 and Tier 2 security incident tickets (weekly rotation).• Handle onboarding/offboarding tasks and miscellaneous IT requests.• Support initiatives such as Windows 11 rollout, domain migration, MEM rollout, Citrix VDI rollout, AV rollout, posture check rollout, and hardware refresh.• Perform KTLO activities: inventory management, storage clean-up, asset disposal.• Conduct User Acceptance Testing for new images and projects.• Manage OS and application patching/feature updates.• Deliver global new-hire IT orientation and remote training.• Create and maintain end-user instructions and technical documentation.• Support company-wide town halls and customer engagement events.• License provisioning/deprovisioning for platforms like Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Studio/MSDN, SnagIt, Camtasia, Printer Logic.• Ensure effective ticket and queue management.• Provide VIP support for Customer C and C+1 team (75 users).• Interface with hardware vendors for planning and problem resolution.• Configure and troubleshoot VPN clients; coordinate with Command Center.• Perform secure data deletion before disposal or user reassignment.Required Skills & Qualifications• Strong knowledge of hardware troubleshooting for PCs and peripherals.• Experience with OS patching, application updates, and Citrix VDI environments.• Familiarity with Windows 11 rollout and domain migration.• Excellent communication and documentation skills.• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.• Experience in handling VIP support and global end-user training.Preferred Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.• IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, or equivalent.• Experience with MEM (Microsoft Endpoint Manager) and enterprise-level device management.• Knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices.• Prior experience in global IT support environments and handling large-scale rollouts.• Familiarity with security incident management and compliance standards.Key Competencies• Technical Expertise: Proficient in end-user computing and troubleshooting across hardware, OS, and applications.• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly.• Customer Focus: Strong commitment to delivering high-quality support and ensuring user satisfaction.• Collaboration: Skilled in working with cross-functional teams and external vendors.• Adaptability: Comfortable handling urgent requests and dynamic priorities.• Communication: Clear and professional communication for training, documentation, and stakeholder updates.• Process Orientation: Attention to detail in ticket management and compliance.
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