Desktop Support Technician Intern

Description

Brinks Home™ is a leader in the smart security industry, protecting over one million people across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Our platinum-grade protection is backed by award-winning customer service and expertly trained professionals. We strive for the highest standards for our customers while fostering a positive work environment for our employees. We create a culture that fosters innovation, celebrates creativity, and encourages authenticity. Join us and be part of a collaborative team that is relentless in our pursuit of security for life. Position Overview:We are currently seeking determined and dynamic Desktop Support Technician Intern join our Brinks Home Family. This intern will be providing Tier 2 technical support to internal IT Clients as a member of the Desktop team supporting the deployment, planning, operation, maintenance and support of on-premises and cloud-based physical and virtual PC’s, A/V platforms, mobile devices, and local and network printing in a 24x7x365 multi-site enterprise Educational Opportunities: As an intern, you will have the chance to learn from seasoned analysts and IT professionals. Additionally, you'll attend team meetings, engage in brainstorming sessions, and connect with professionals from various departments. Your involvement will extend to contributing to impactful projects that make a difference within our organization. Fully onsite at our Farmers Branch location
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides local and remote assistance to end-users – laptop, desktop, virtual desktop, mobile devices, audio/visual conference system, and other technology as required.
  • May include some consulting, gathering and analysis of requirements and recommending solutions.
  • Tier 2 supports enterprise clients (desktops and laptops) and client application systems interfacing with team members at all levels including executive team members.
  • Assists with scheduling refreshments of equipment, providing life cycle support for the client PCs, configure/support clients and user assistance as needed.
  • Will assist with asset management within the team including requisitioning, managing inventory, assigning equipment, and disposing of assets cost effectively.
  • Documents issues and resolutions within the enterprise ticket tracking system and/or knowledge base
  • Assists with maintaining corporate client standards and standardized processes, including the installation, maintenance, and enhancements for the configuration of existing and proposed systems.
  • Configures and deploys new workstations, printers, and software. Provides support for client printer configurations and other IT related support tasks as needed.
  • Maintains current documentation on end-user computing applications and computer asset inventory.
  • Provides input to the direction for standards, best practices, and processes.
  • Continues self-education and awareness of infrastructure hardware, software, and systems related technology as it applies.
  • Will be included in the rotations for on-call on a routine basis.
  • Maintain and support Endpoint Mgmt. systems to include but not limited to PDQ, Intune, Azure AD and Third-Party Software
  • Assist with Escalations towards resolution
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Currently enrolled in a college program.
  • 1-3 years of experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of workstation systems, Operating systems, Microsoft Products and Outlook
  • Familiar with IOS and Android environments for phones and tablets.
  • Can resolve complex problems related to client software and configurations.
  • Intermediate to Expert level experience with Exchange and Active Directory (as related to Desktop Support responsibilities
  • Customer service skills and professionalism for interacting with users required, as well as the ability to function within and contribute to a strong team environment.
  • Must enjoy assisting customers through issues on the telephone as well as in person.
  • Ability to take proactive steps in managing problems.
  • Ability to effectively handle stress, pressures, and challenges.
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people both technically and functionally as well as communicate at a level appropriate to the audience.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
  • Self-starting and self-motivated to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment.
  • Highly motivated team player with excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel for business continuity support or other projects.
  • Lifting 50 lbs. occasionally.
For more information about our core values and beliefs, visit https://brinkshome.com/sustainability. Brinks Home provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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