Desktop Support Technicians X36 at Datacentrix

Managed Talent Solutions is looking for X36 Desktop Support Technician for one of their client in Centurion. This is a month contract. The Technicians will be required to provide end user support for the LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network) and Mobile infrastructure. The candidates must be willing to travel and accept deployment to nine (9) South African provinces.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Matric plus Diploma in Information Technology or related field
• CompTIA A+ and CompTIA N+
• MCSE
• Deep skills and experience in mobile and desktop support of Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows) and Microsoft applications (Office, Outlook, Internet Explorer, WSUS, etc)
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving technical issues
• Knowledge of HP/Cisco switches and routers
• Deep knowledge and understanding of video conferencing solutions, including both physical and online and virtual based solutions like Skye for Business, MS Teams and Zoom
• Good documentation and administration skills
• Deep knowledge and understanding of configuring Android devices.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Mobile Device Management tools
• Good knowledge and understanding of configuring AP’s

Responsibilities:

• Provide general IT support to all IEC users
• Attend to LAN, WAN and Mobile devices calls
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors
• Resolve connectivity issues
• Asset Management processes and procedures for IT equipment
• Setup and configure desktops, printers and mobile devices to the network
• Install application programs requested by the user
• Setup training environments when requested
• Deploy software patches and updates
• Provide laptop support
• Re-imaging of desktops, laptops and mobile devices as required
• Basic printer troubleshooting and support
• Problem determination and resolution
• Bandwidth monitoring, usage and statistics
• Liaise with Telkom on day-to-day running of the VSAT, ME and VPN networks to all offices
• Ensure that all invoice submitted by service providers are accurate
• Liaise and coordinate with Telkom engineers on office movements, installations and relocations of VSAT and landline as applicable
• Liaise with engineers regarding PC, printer and peripheral repairs and call-outs
• Switch maintenance and management at HO, PEO, warehouse, Backup Site and MEO offices
• Identification, reporting and removal of rouge devices connected onto the company’s network
• Shipping all computer related equipment to relevant locations
• Maintain database of WAN infrastructure
• Monitoring and Management of APN (Access Point Names)
• Monitoring and Management of MDM (Mobile Device Management)