Desktop Support Engineer (Luton)

Job Description:

• At DXC Technology, we're people first. Why? Because it's people that get the job done.
We have a flexible, autonomous, and open work culture. It's successful because we have character: we're proactive, collaborative, and ambitious; we find solutions, set standards, and make things happen. We're focused on the future, so we keep our employees at the cutting-edge of their fields with personalized training programs. At DXC, you'll find opportunities that match your efforts, and a team of good people to inspire you and recognize the important work you do. We are currently looking for a Desktop Support Engineer to support one of our clients based on-site in Luton. Day-to-day activities will include resolving a wide variety of desktop software and hardware incidents and service requests, whilst minimising disruption and providing first-class customer service. The site benefits from easy access to travel links. Due to the nature of our client's work the successful candidate will need to either hold or be eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance. Primary role requirements: + Responsible for maintaining and promoting highest level of service to the client. + Adhering to technical standards, service delivery processes and ensuring service delivery is both cost effective and efficient + Provide 1st Line Support via the on-site Tech Bar + Responsible for 2nd Line incident ticket handling, escalation and problem diagnosis + Desktop / Laptop / VDI - build, configuration and deployment to end users. + Assist with software installation / deployment Secondary role requirements: + Assisting the 3rd Line support teams with laptop, desktop and VDI terminals support tickets + Hardware installation / upgrade / break fix for desktop, laptop, tablets and mobile devices + Smartphone support (BlackBerry MDM) + Assisting with customer projects on ad-hoc basis + Create and update procedural documentation + Basic telephony exchange support and local network cable patching + Provide second line operational support across a variety of platforms. + Initial investigation and reporting of network failures. + Take ownership in ensuring that reports are run and uploaded accordingly. Essential Skills and Qualifications: + Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 Operating Systems as well as legacy OS i.e. Win7, XP - Deployment, configuration, and support + Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 onwards + Working knowledge of Active Directory - Administration Centre + Basic understanding DNS, DHCP + Working knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect VPN and RSA Secure Login + Proven and demonstrable software and hardware troubleshooting skills + Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and OS / Application deployment + Good written communication: concise and accurate call logging, documentation and email correspondence + Able to work well as part of a team or independently. Desirable skills / qualifications: + ITIL Version 4 Foundation + CompTIA A+ Certification + Microsoft Windows 10 training and certification Investment In Training and Development + We offer a comprehensive range of training and career development opportunities, a structured induction programme, tailored job training as well as mentoring and support for relevant sponsored professional qualifications. + We're developing an environment where people can grow and harness their careers and skills to be the best that they can be to focus on the long term. Our Culture + Here at DXC we support with care and compassion, and we are constantly evolving our initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that everyone feels equally involved and supported in the workplace no matter of who they are or what they do. + We are proud of the culture we are creating to ensure that our commitment is ongoing and have a diverse mix of employees working within an inclusive environment and culture to create a high performing workforce led by talented leaders. + We aspire to be recognised for our innovative and modern thinking approach. Employee Benefits + As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to "flex up and down" on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance. + You will also have access to 'Perks at Work', a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more.
• Attachments Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.
  
  + Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 Operating Systems as well as legacy OS i.e. Win7, XP - Deployment, configuration, and support + Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 onwards + Working knowledge of Active Directory - Administration Centre + Basic understanding DNS, DHCP + Working knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect VPN and RSA Secure Login + Proven and demonstrable software and hardware troubleshooting skills + Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and OS / Application deployment + Good written communication: concise and accurate call logging, documentation and email correspondence + Able to work well as part of a team or independently. Desirable skills / qualifications: + ITIL Version 4 Foundation + CompTIA A+ Certification + Microsoft Windows 10 training and certification Investment In Training and Development
  
  
• At DXC Technology, we're people first. Why? Because it's people that get the job done.
  
  + We're developing an environment where people can grow and harness their careers and skills to be the best that they can be to focus on the long term.
Our Culture + Here at DXC we support with care and compassion, and we are constantly evolving our initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that everyone feels equally involved and supported in the workplace no matter of who they are or what they do. + We are proud of the culture we are creating to ensure that our commitment is ongoing and have a diverse mix of employees working within an inclusive environment and culture to create a high performing workforce led by talented leaders. + We aspire to be recognised for our innovative and modern thinking approach. Employee Benefits + As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to "flex up and down" on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance. + You will also have access to 'Perks at Work', a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more.
• Attachments Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.