We are looking for a Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst to provide hands-on technical assistance for end users in California. This Long-term Contract position supports a high-tech organization in the pharm/biotech sector, with a focus on delivering responsive desktop support, account administration, and device readiness in a Windows-based environment. The role is ideal for someone who combines strong troubleshooting ability with effective communication and a customer-first approach.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Deliver first- and second-level support for desktop, laptop, and workplace technology issues, resolving user requests efficiently and professionally.<br>• Administer Microsoft 365 services and user accounts, assisting with access, configuration, and day-to-day platform support.<br>• Manage Active Directory tasks such as account updates, permissions coordination, and basic identity-related troubleshooting.<br>• Prepare, configure, and deploy laptops and other end-user devices to support new hires, replacements, and refresh activities.<br>• Support onboarding and offboarding activities by setting up or removing accounts, devices, and access in alignment with internal procedures.<br>• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems across Windows 10 environments, documenting work performed through service desk ticketing tools.<br>• Provide support for identity and access management processes, escalating more complex issues to specialized IT teams when needed.<br>• Partner with infrastructure and application teams to route unresolved incidents appropriately and maintain a high standard of white-glove end-user service.
<p>We are supporting a hospitality organization supporting 26 restaurant locations across multiple brands. Our client is seeking a hands-on Store/Restaurant Systems Support Engineer to provide Level 2/3 technical support for restaurant technology, POS systems, payment devices, networking equipment, and store operations technology. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex issues, working directly with hardware, supporting multiple locations, and occasionally traveling onsite when hands-on support is needed.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Provide Level 2/3 support for POS systems, payment terminals, kitchen display systems (KDS), printers, and restaurant technology</li><li>Troubleshoot networking issues involving routers, switches, wireless access points, and connectivity</li><li>Support restaurant managers and staff with escalated technical issues across multiple locations</li><li>Travel periodically to restaurant locations for installations, maintenance, upgrades, and repairs</li><li>Assist with new store openings, technology rollouts, and hardware deployments</li><li>Coordinate with third-party vendors for escalated support and warranty repairs</li><li>Maintain documentation, ticketing updates, and root cause analysis</li><li>Provide occasional desktop support for corporate users, including Windows, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, hardware setup, and onboarding activities</li></ul>