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The Role
Nordic, repeat Best in KLAS IT Services Firm and solely serving the healthcare industry, strives to empower healthcare providers to leverage technology and to realize digital transformation. All Nordic staff embrace Nordic’s maxims and mission to serve our customers who care so well for us.
The Desktop Engineer II is responsible for ensuring the operations of assigned functions in accordance with Nordic Global Healthcare IT leadership and IT governance. This position is responsible for the analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of problems related to desktop management. The Desktop Engineer II will be expected to analyze complicated systems, document application standards, and assure high levels of stability, reliability, and availability of the Windows endpoints. Duties include, but are not limited to, testing and implementing client software, patch management, and support thereof. This role extends into the build and support of the desktop management tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Meet the expected Service Level Agreements (SLA) defined in the customer contract
- Document architectural designs applied to customer workstations/devices
- Configure and install software using automation such as Microsoft MECM on new and existing endpoints
- Conducts complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis of workstations/devices and related systems
- Provide tier 2 technical support, guidance, and implementation support
- Trains staff in the use of equipment and software when appropriate
- Analyzes problem trends, determines root cause and makes recommendations to management
- Maintain and revise installation and support documentation
- Coordinate with both technical and non-technical staff and vendors
- Act as a lead project resource, providing guidance, as needed, as well as assist with the training and mentoring of teammates, peers, and colleagues
- Knowledge and application of appropriate security measures to reduce risk in the environment
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills and Experience
- Strong knowledge in the usage of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) - formerly known as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Active Directory and Group Policy Management
- Expert knowledge of automated application deployment and management
- Strong knowledge of patch management and best practices
- Experience with scripting using PowerShell and/or Visual Basic
- Working knowledge of enterprise single-sign-on and multi-factor authentication solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills, oral communication skills, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to author technical documents and create procedure manuals
- Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
- Ability to conduct research into current and future technologies
Minimum Years of Experience
- College diploma or university degree in computer science, information systems or other industry related curriculum, and 3+ years IT work experience -OR- 5+ years of relevant IT work experience
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- On-call availability as part of a 24/7 rotation schedule
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Additional details
- Expect work shift of M-F 8am-5pm EST
- Must be able/willing to work off shifts, nights, weekends as required
- 100% remote, but occasional travel may be needed
Top Skills
What We Do
Global Health and Technology Consulting. We connect people, data, and technology to create a healthier world. Let’s work together. Let’s connect healthcare.
Nordic helps healthcare organizations harness the power of technology to create healthier systems that lead to healthier businesses. Our global team of more than 1,400 professionals combines deep clinical experience, extensive technical knowledge, insightful strategic vision, and proven operational capability, to deliver transformational outcomes for providers and the people in their care. Nordic provides a broad range of consulting services, including strategic advisory, digital and cloud initiatives, implementation and support, and enterprise technology transformation. Our more than 500 clients trust us to help them identify and focus on the most important priorities, and consistently deliver business-changing impacts that make health systems, and the people they serve, healthier.
