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VTal Technology Solutions

Technology Support Specialist

VTal Technology Solutions, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319


Seeking a

Technology Support Specialist

for a

contract

role with a

State Government

organization in

Des Moines, IA.

The organization is seeking a dedicated Desktop Support Technician to join the IT Help Desk team. This position will provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to the organization staff and leadership, assisting with technical issues, communicating with non-technical users, and escalating issues as needed. The role includes software installation, computer imaging, and other related IT tasks.

Key Responsibilities:Provide desktop/laptop/thin client support both desk-side and remotely.Install, patch, and troubleshoot Windows 7/10.Troubleshoot issues with Microsoft 2019 and Office 365 products.Configure and troubleshoot Windows networking (TCP/IP).Escalate issues to next-level support or management as appropriate.Troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.Provide support using remote tools.Install and troubleshoot a variety of in-house developed and third-party software.Troubleshoot desktop and network printer issues.Support Google Workspace products.Support Apple devices (iPad, iPhone).Understand and support Microsoft Active Directory (client-side).Implement hard drive encryption, preferably using Bitlocker and McAfee.Modify system registry as needed.Qualifications :

Required Experience:

4 years of experience in PC support (desktop/laptop/thin client).4 years of experience with Windows 7/10 installation, patching, and troubleshooting.4 years of experience troubleshooting Microsoft 2019.4 years of experience with Windows networking (TCP/IP) configuration and troubleshooting.4 years of experience escalating issues to next-level support/management.4 years of experience troubleshooting Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.4 years of experience providing support with remote tools.4 years of experience installing and troubleshooting a variety of software.Experience in support of Microsoft Office 365 products.Experience in Apple device support (iPad, iPhone).Thorough understanding of Microsoft Active Directory (client-side).Experience with hard drive encryption, preferably Bitlocker and McAfee.

Desired Experience:

Ability to troubleshoot desktop and network printer issues.Experience with Google Workspace products.Ability to modify the system registry.

Education:

Preferred: 4-year degree or equivalent technical study.

Certifications:

Industry certifications (A+, Network+, MCP, etc.)

Communication :

The candidate must have strong communication skills to effectively liaise with IT staff and non-technical users, ensuring timely execution of tasks.