Desktop Support Analyst - Contract - India (KK)

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Experience: 4+ Years in relevant field Shift: Rotational shift Contract: 3 month extendable Availability: Immediate to 10 days max. Interview Process: HR Screening L1 interview with India Panel L2 interview with US Panel (Final Round) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Global IT Support Engineer to provide technical support and infrastructure assistance to users across multiple regions. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Windows/Mac support, Microsoft technologies, Active Directory, cloud-based environments, and remote troubleshooting with a proven ability to handle escalations and deliver excellent customer experience. Key Responsibilities Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support to global end users through calls, chats, emails, and ticketing tools Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Windows OS, MAC OS, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, VPN, and enterprise applications Manage user accounts, permissions, and access through Active Directory Handle incident management, service requests, escalations, and ensure adherence to SLA timelines Support cloud-based environments and Microsoft licensing-related issues Configure and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, printers, routers, and network connectivity issues Provide remote support to international users across multiple time zones Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement Coordinate with internal IT teams and vendors for issue resolution and system maintenance Assist in onboarding/offboarding activities including device setup and user access provisioning Maintain documentation, knowledge base articles, and IT asset records Mentor junior support engineers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives Required Skills Strong experience in Technical Support / IT Helpdesk / Desktop Support Hands-on experience with: Windows Administration MAC OS Support Microsoft Office 365 Outlook, Teams, SharePoint Active Directory Management Incident & Escalation Management Remote Troubleshooting Network & Router Configuration Knowledge of cloud-based environments and enterprise support processes Familiarity with ticketing tools and remote support tools Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills Strong communication and customer-handling abilities Ability to work independently in a fast-paced global support environment Preferred Skills Exposure to Exchange Server support Experience handling highly escalated technical cases Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN Experience working in international/global support processes Team handling or mentoring experience will be an added advantage Key Competencies Customer-focused approach Problem-solving mindset Ownership & accountability Team collaboration Time management and multi tasking skills Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should have experience supporting global users in enterprise environments with expertise in Microsoft technologies, Active Directory, remote troubleshooting, and customer support operations. Candidates with experience in international technical support environments and handling escalated issues will be highly preferred.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $3.00

    -

    $5.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Active Directory
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
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About the client
Member since Jan 30, 2021
  • India
    Indore10:40 AM
  • $8.2K total spent
    10 hires, 1 active
  • 310 hours
  • Large company (100-1,000 people)

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