Desktop Engineer

***SC CLEARED*** Desktop Support Engineer 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Market Rates via Umbrella We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Desktop Support Engineer on a long term program of work. Key Responsibilities: * Responsibility for completing assigned works within time frames associated to the works * Requests/ IMACs completion * Undertaking Project Tasks in support of both internal and external Project Managers * Undertaking NSR Tasks to agreed timescales * Effective Customer handling * Keeping the P&C Project lead informed of any concerns escalating as necessary Key Skills & Experiences: * Microsoft Windows O/ S (Windows 10 & Windows 7) - working knowledge of build, configuration, and registry settings * Desktop hardware architecture - predominately HP desktop and laptops * SCCM experience including OS deployment, application deployment, fault finding, monitoring, and reporting * Microsoft Office suite - configuration, templates, macros, add-ins, advanced features, and user preference configuration * Active Directory - basic administration, User configuration * Messaging and collaboration tools - an appreciation of the Microsoft Exchange environment, email client configuration, MS Outlook, instant messaging tools (Skype for business) * Networks experience to include an understanding of LAN/ WAN/ vLAN and Wi-Fi technologies, DHCP, DNS/ WINS, PXE and VPN/ remote connectivity * Automation - Understanding of Scripting technologies such as PowerShell, VB Scripting, and batch Files * Security - disk encryption using bit locker, NTFS permissions and shared folder security * Computer peripherals - including but not limited to printers (including MFD's), display screens, docking stations, port replicators, cameras and scanners * Working Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) software (ServiceNow). This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.