EUC/Desktop Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services · Troy, NY · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$65k–$70k/yrFull-time
About the role
This role supports and maintains the organization’s end-user computing environment, including desktop hardware, software, and related infrastructure. The Desktop Engineer ensures a secure and efficient user experience through hands-on support and participation in desktop-related projects and automation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Windows desktop and laptop systems.
- Package and deploy software using tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) or Intune.
- Troubleshoot and resolve escalated desktop support issues (Tier 2/3).
- Maintain and update desktop images and configuration baselines.
- Apply security patches and updates to endpoint systems.
- Assist with Active Directory user and group management.
- Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
- Collaborate with IT teams on endpoint security, compliance, and lifecycle management.
- Participate in hardware refreshes, OS upgrades, and software rollouts.
- Participate in after-hours support rotation and respond to critical incidents as needed.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in desktop support or engineering.
- Proficiency with Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 applications.
- Experience with endpoint management tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune, Autopilot).
- Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell preferred) for automation tasks.
- Understanding of networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix) is a plus.
- Experience with MacOS and Linux endpoints is a plus.
- Microsoft certifications (MD-102, MS-100, MS-101) a plus.
- Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Windows server experience a plus.
- Knowledge of VMWare is a plus.
Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- While performing duties, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick, or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate (use of computers, printers, and machines).
- Ability and willingness to travel as required.
Pay
$65,000–$70,000 a year