Desktop / Field Support Technician

Cynet Systems•Joplin, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Desktop / Field Support Technician role focuses on providing comprehensive support for desktop environments within an enterprise setting. This position involves coordinating remote troubleshooting, implementing standardized configurations, administering endpoint management platforms, and monitoring system health. The technician will collaborate with various teams to resolve escalations, document procedures, and perform root cause analysis for recurring issues. Additionally, the role supports security initiatives, manages asset lifecycle, and engages with users to optimize desktop configurations and enhance productivity. Participation in continuous improvement activities and evaluation of new desktop tools are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in desktop support or systems engineering within enterprise environments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in workstation operating systems, endpoint configuration, user profile management and desktop application support.
Applied experience with enterprise endpoint management platforms for software distribution, patch management, inventory and policy enforcement.
Practical knowledge of security fundamentals including endpoint protection tools, encryption policies and compliance practices related to workstation environments.
Familiarity with scripting or automation approaches for desktop tasks such as log collection, configuration changes or basic remediation workflows.
Possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science or a related discipline with a strong focus on infrastructure and systems support.
Demonstrate eight to ten years of hands-on experience in desktop support or systems engineering within enterprise environments, including exposure to complex incident handling and escalation processes.
Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders by explaining incident status, remediation steps and preventive recommendations in an accessible and respectful manner.
Adapt effectively to a work-from-office environment by providing in-person support, managing walk-up requests and coordinating closely with on-site teams for timely issue resolution.

Responsibilities

Coordinate remote troubleshooting sessions using secure enterprise tools to address software issues and configuration conflicts and to restore workstation functionality in a timely manner.
Implement standardized desktop images and configuration baselines to ensure consistent performance, security hardening and compliance with organizational technology policies.
Administer endpoint management platforms to deploy software packages, patches and configuration updates with minimal disruption to business operations.
Monitor desktop environment health through centralized dashboards and logs to identify incident trends and propose preventive improvements for long term stability.
Collaborate with service desk teams to handle ticket escalations and provide detailed technical guidance that accelerates resolution times and improves first contact effectiveness.
Document desktop procedures, knowledge articles and resolution steps in a clear and reusable format to support continuous improvement and reduce repeated incidents.
Perform root cause analysis for recurring desktop issues and recommend sustainable remediation actions that enhance reliability and reduce support workload.
Coordinate with network and application teams to validate that endpoint configurations support connectivity, security and application performance requirements.
Execute asset management tasks such as workstation lifecycle tracking, hardware validation and software license verification to maintain accurate inventory records.
Support security initiatives by applying endpoint security controls, running compliance checks and assisting in remediation of vulnerabilities identified through internal assessments.
Engage with business users to understand their desktop usage patterns and recommend configuration optimizations that positively influence productivity and digital experience.
Participate in continuous improvement activities by evaluating new desktop tools, frameworks and automation opportunities that can streamline support processes and reduce manual effort.