Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: The Desktop Support Engineer role involves providing hands-on technical support within a banking environment on a contract basis. The position requires troubleshooting and managing end-user devices, applications, and deployments to ensure smooth operations. The contract duration is for 3 months, with a high possibility of extension. The role is based in London and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1st and 2nd line desktop support to end-users, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.
- Perform system imaging, configuration, and deployment of desktops, laptops, and other end-user devices.
- Manage software installations, updates, and patching in line with IT security policies.
- Support end-users with business-critical applications specific to the banking environment.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and application teams for incident resolution.
- Document technical processes, troubleshooting steps, and deployment procedures.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and audit requirements.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Desktop Support Engineer or similar role within a banking or financial services environment.
- Strong knowledge of Windows OS, Active Directory, MS Office Suite, and end-user hardware troubleshooting.
- Hands-on deployment experience including imaging, configuration, and rollouts.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems (eg, ServiceNow, Remedy).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support users across different teams and seniority levels.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Salary (Rate): £150 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
- Job Title: Desktop Support Engineer
- Contract Duration: 3 months (Highly Extendable)
- Location: London
- Rate: £150 per day inside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Desktop Support Engineer to this Banking client on a contract basis. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical support in a fast-paced financial services environment, ensuring smooth operations across end-user devices, applications, and deployments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide 1st and 2nd line desktop support to end-users, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.
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Perform system imaging, configuration, and deployment of desktops, laptops, and other end-user devices.
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Manage software installations, updates, and patching in line with IT security policies.
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Support end-users with business-critical applications specific to the banking environment.
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Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and application teams for incident resolution.
-
Document technical processes, troubleshooting steps, and deployment procedures.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and audit requirements.
Requirements:
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Proven experience as a Desktop Support Engineer or similar role within a banking or financial services environment.
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Strong knowledge of Windows OS, Active Directory, MS Office Suite, and end-user hardware troubleshooting.
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Hands-on deployment experience including imaging, configuration, and rollouts.
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Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems (eg, ServiceNow, Remedy).
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support users across different teams and seniority levels.
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Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a high-pressure environment.