Senior Desktop Technician (25497) Princeton, New Jersey

Salary: USD50 - USD65 per hour

Senior Desktop Technician

W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $50 - $65 per hour

Location: Princeton, NJ - Onsite Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide Tier I/Tier II support for end-user devices, operating systems (Windows/Mac), and enterprise applications.
  • Provide responsive end-user support for employees working on site in the New Jersey office and for remote employees across the East Coast.
  • Serve as the primary onsite IT support resource for New Jersey office technology and infrastructure, coordinating with infrastructure, network, security, and other IT teams as needed.
  • Provide local smart-hands support for network and infrastructure troubleshooting, including physical checks, connectivity validation, equipment resets, cabling, and coordination with remote engineering teams.
  • Provide support to European colleagues when support needs align with reasonable East Coast and European business-hour overlap.
  • Lead complex troubleshooting efforts related to hardware, software, user access, and performance issues.
  • Administer and support platforms that include Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, OneDrive), Egnyte, Smartsheet, DocuSign, and Confluence.
  • Support identity and access services through Azure SSO, SCIM, and MDM.
  • Maintain accurate asset records and participate in lifecycle management initiatives.
  • Create and maintain best practice documentation and guides for internal use.
  • Assist in automating routine processes within ServiceDesk operations primarily through PowerShell automations, ServiceNow workflows, and MDM configuration.
  • Participate in desktop solution lifecycle management, including image creation, patching, deployment, and automation scripting.
  • Work closely with infrastructure, network, and security teams on cross-functional initiatives.
  • Rapidly acquire proficiency in new systems, tools, and platforms.
  • Participate in rollouts and pilot testing of new applications, hardware, or infrastructure.
  • Balance multiple competing tasks and priorities effectively.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in desktop support or end-user computing roles within a medium-to-large enterprise.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Hybrid Active Directory / Azure AD.
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft 365 Suite, especially Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, and applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to administer, configure, and optimize ServiceNow modules relevant to IT support operations.
  • Experience managing endpoints through Intune and JAMF.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven capacity to prioritize and resolve complex problems under tight deadlines, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at maintaining professionalism and clear communication when working on high-priority incidents or escalated support requests.
  • Experience creating user guides, documentation, or training materials for technical audiences.
  • Working knowledge of Windows and macOS environments, network protocols, cybersecurity best practices, and remote support tools.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar).
  • Understanding of security and network fundamentals (VPN, firewalls, endpoint protection, VLANs).
  • Comfort serving as onsite smart hands for network and office infrastructure issues while partnering with remote technical teams.
  • Initiative and enthusiasm for continuous service improvement.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • IT certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, Microsoft 365, or Azure Fundamentals.

 

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate

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