Desktop Support Specialist Job at Forward Progress Staffing, New York, NY

  • Forward Progress Staffing
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Desktop Support Technician – Level 2/3

Location: Midtown Manhattan, NYC (100% Onsite)

Job Type: Temporary Contract – 1 Month

Duration: 1 month

Start Date: November

Schedule: Full-Time, Standard Business Hours

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Desktop Support Technician (Level 2/3) for a one-month onsite contract assignment in Midtown Manhattan. The ideal candidate is a hands-on IT professional who can troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and end-user technical issues in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Level 2/3 desktop and end-user technical support for Windows and macOS environments.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, operating system, and connectivity issues.
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals.
  • Support Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and enterprise applications.
  • Troubleshoot Active Directory, user accounts, permissions, and access-related issues.
  • Handle laptop provisioning, imaging, deployment, and equipment replacements.
  • Troubleshoot VPN, Wi-Fi, and basic network connectivity issues.
  • Escalate infrastructure-related issues and coordinate with internal IT teams.
  • Document support tickets, resolutions, and technical issues.
  • Provide responsive, professional onsite support to employees and executives.

Required Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of hands-on desktop support experience, including Level 2/3 troubleshooting.
  • Strong experience supporting Windows 10/11 and macOS.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and enterprise applications.
  • Experience with hardware diagnostics, laptop deployment, and endpoint troubleshooting.
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and wireless networking.
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute immediately with minimal training.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM, or Jamf.
  • Experience supporting executives and VIP users.
  • Familiarity with endpoint security and device management.
  • Previous experience in fast-paced corporate environments.

Contract Details

  • Duration: 1 month
  • Location: Midtown Manhattan, NYC – 100% Onsite
  • Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours
  • Start: November

Ideal Candidate: A reliable, resourceful desktop support professional who can hit the ground running, quickly resolve technical issues, and deliver excellent end-user support throughout the assignment.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Immediate start

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