Desktop Support Specialist

Auxiant•Madison, WI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

As our Desktop Support Specialist, you are the face of internal IT. You’ll be the go-to person for responding to helpdesk tickets, setting up hardware, managing multiple user accounts, and keeping our systems secure and updated. This role blends independent problem-solving with high-visibility collaboration across our technical teams and IT leadership. Experience with Windows OS, Microsoft Active Directory, helpdesk ticketing systems, hardware setup, software installation and configuration, and remote support tools is required.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of direct experience in an IT desktop support or helpdesk role in a professional environment with multiple users.
Experience required with Windows OS, Microsoft Active Directory, helpdesk ticketing systems, hardware setup, software installation and configuration, and remote support tools.
Foundational technical troubleshooting skills across Windows and Linux environments.
Stellar customer service skills—you can translate complex technical jargon into friendly, simple terms for non-technical users.
High self-motivation, a strong sense of urgency, and keen attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills with the flexibility to shift priorities on the fly.
A collaborative mindset; you thrive in a team-oriented environment but can also research solutions independently.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s degree (A.A.) in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field preferred (but not required).
An active CompTIA A+ certification is a major plus!

Responsibilities

Provide top-tier, first-line technical assistance for hardware and software issues, diagnosing root causes to minimize user downtime.
Own the lifecycle of break/fix tickets, equipment moves, and recurring compliance tasks. Document your findings to help us build a sharper knowledge base.
Use Microsoft Active Directory and various business-critical applications to provision, modify, and manage user accounts securely.
Install, configure, and maintain laptops, monitors, VPN appliances, printers, mobile devices, and more. Keep our IT Asset Management database accurate and compliant.
Navigate and configure Windows and Ubuntu/Linux operating systems. Assist with testing and deploying security patches and software updates across the network.
Monitor system performance to catch bottlenecks before they impact users, and contribute to internal IT training documentation.
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to handle critical system alarms and urgent, business-impacting events.