Desktop Support Technician

6 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa CDW Full time

**Description**

Bring your career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited about your job and future. With revenues of over £1 billion, CDW UK is a leading supplier of IT solutions and services to a broad range of commercial and public sector customers globally.

What you’ll do:

- Strong Infrastructure and Active Directory including SAN fundamentals.
- Microsoft Windows system administration and network management skills
- Network configuration including LAN & WAN, Wi
- Understanding of Backup technologies.
- Windows server system administration MS
- Excellent understanding of Mail environments
- Understanding of TCP/IP connectivity
- Firewall concepts/Security management and reporting
- Backup management
- Anti-virus configurations
- VPN knowledge beneficial
- Upgrades / Technology: Proactively research and implement new software /hardware.
- General maintenance (hardware/software) of Datacentre
- Remote assistance: offsite support to all users
- Communicate at all levels both internal and external.
- Document infrastructure, design details, username, passwords.
- Carry out capacity planning and availability management on the infrastructure and inform stakeholders of risks and change requirements.
- Review new solutions and communicate ideas through to management. E.g... Backup solution nearing capacity, research new solutions and keep management informed.
- Perform any duty assigned to you by management.

What you need to succeed:
Must-have:

- Strong Communication Skills
- Strong Customer Facing Skills
- Strong Troubleshooting Skills and technical aptitude.
- Minimum directly related experience of 5years.
- Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, current auto insurance policy with a Good Driving Record
- Degree or Equivalent Technical Professional Certifications

Nice to have:
Engineers must possess a range of essential qualities to excel in their roles. They should demonstrate adeptness in managing the stress that comes with handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Attention to detail is crucial for engineers to ensure precision and accuracy in their work. Whether working independently or collaboratively, outstanding engineers exhibit equal competence in both scenarios. They should have a solid grasp of technology, a willingness to engage in self-study, and the ability to introduce new solutions for discussion. Effective communication skills are essential for CDW engineers, as their ability to help clients understand complex matters relies on clear and concise communication. Lastly, engineers should maintain an even-tempered disposition and avoid becoming easily frustrated, allowing them to approach challenges with patience and find optimal solutions.

Who we are:
CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organisations in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies; from startups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small.

What you can expect from us: Culture, coworkers, careers:
CDW is not only the People Who Get IT, but the People who get People. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. At CDW, you’ll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self—and your best ideas—to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving—and better solutions for our customers on a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

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