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Progent is seeking Desktop Support Consultants to help Progent's clients with maintenance, break/fix and project work. This is a 1099 consulting position that will be performed at Progent's customer sites in the San Francisco Bay Area. Daytime availability is needed, Monday through Friday. Our consultant will maintain and support clients of all desktop and laptop computers based on current Microsoft technologies. In addition, work closely with client's executives, management, IT group or under the direction or guidance of our senior consultant to support the client's end users.

Advantages of Working with Progent
Progent is an innovative network consulting and information technology outsourcing company based in San Jose, CA, in the center of Silicon Valley. Unique models for customer marketing, service delivery, virtual office infrastructure, and employee benefits have allowed Progent to be one of the most rapidly growing and most successful Microsoft Partners in America. Our extensive technical database and collaborative style of problem solving has allowed Progent to retain a talented staff and a loyal worldwide client base.

If you have experience providing desktop technical support and live in the San Jose area, joining Progent and supporting Progent's customers will expand your skills through interaction with Progent's staff of collaborative, high-output engineers. Progent's focus on providing computer expertise and network support to small companies will give you the opportunity to work personally with decision makers and contribute measurably to the growth of exciting businesses. In addition, Progent's virtual office infrastructure offers advanced technology for remote support and mobile connectivity to enable you to deliver quick solutions when you help with mission-critical tasks.

Position Title		Desktop Support Specialist
Job Number		P016
Location		Home-based, virtual office infrastructure.
Required Expertise		Key Areas of Expertise Microsoft Exchange-based Outlook email client Microsoft software products, workstation, notebook and peripheral setup, remote access for users Setup and validate Virtual Private Network (VPN) configurations Basic network administration, including user maintenance
Essential Activities		Main Responsibilities Maintain, diagnose and troubleshoot issues with all releases of Microsoft Windows-powered workstation and laptop systems and others as needed. Work directly with computer end users in helping to identify and fix application and OS issues that disrupt productivity Install, integrate and verify a variety of applications on user PCs Work on-site to diagnose and fix both emergency and persistent problems that affect the stability, security, speed, connectivity, and general capability of desktops, notebooks, imaging devices and other end user equipment Install new end-user hardware and perform other installations, upgrades, and swaps of PCs, notebooks and associated equipment Provide the timely diagnosis and remediation of desktops and laptop computers and associated hardware Stay updated with an expert knowledge of PC and laptop computing applications and utilization of connectivity infrastructure including the Internet
Experience		Minimum Work Background Requirements Three years experience in workstation administration new software setup, computer and peripheral deployment, trouble analysis and resolution) Strong computer debugging and fault isolation ability, knowledge to implement short-term patches to solve network issues and escalate support services when necessary In-depth background delivering software help to small companies for all Windows operating systems, Office Suite, and Office 365 applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel Excellent speaking and written communication ability Demonstrated dedication to facilitating continuous operations Operate independently and show marked quality of responsibility and drive

If you want to be considered for this job, you should send your qualifications to job-p016@progent.com. Please include the job code of the opening that you are considering.

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