Desktop Support Engineer

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At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos is seeking a Desktop Support Engineer based in our Pune Office. This role provides 2nd line desktop hardware software network and office infrastructure support for Pune-based employees and remote users across the Indian Subcontinent. The position supports daily IT operations onboarding and offboarding asset management compliance activities vendor coordination and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong customer service focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide responsive 2nd line desktop support for laptops desktops peripherals login issues Microsoft 365 VPN browsers collaboration tools and remote access solutions.
• Maintain and support servers switches and hardware inside secure data center and colocation spaces.
• Investigate prioritize update and resolve helpdesk tickets based on business impact ensuring timely communication and accurate documentation through closure.
• Escalate incidents to appropriate internal teams vendors or service providers when needed and follow through until resolution.
• Identify recurring technical issues and support sustainable fixes rather than short-term workarounds.
• Support core office technology services including WiFi LAN VPN internet connectivity meeting room equipment printers scanners and conferencing tools.
• Perform daily system and backup checks investigate exceptions and help users follow approved data storage and backup practices. Experience in tools like Druva InSync OneDirve & Sharepoint is advantage.
• Manage starter mover and leaver IT activities including device preparation IT induction authentication setup (like OTP device enrollment and YubiKey configuration) device collection and access follow-up.
• Maintain accurate support documentation asset records inventory updates local runbooks and operational reports.
• Ensure software licensing security controls vulnerability remediation patching and Infrastructure Services standards are followed consistently.
• Support IT improvement projects hardware and software refreshes vendor follow-ups procurement coordination and user awareness sessions as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Engineering or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Good to have certification like CompTIA Network or CCNA.
• Experience in a technical support role ideally within a 2nd line or customer-facing environment.
• Working knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems Microsoft Office Remote Desktop and common enterprise collaboration tools.
• Basic networking knowledge including TCP/IP WiFi LAN VPN broadband setup and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting communication equipment peripherals and computer hardware.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies and endpoint support practices.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn new and complex products quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including the ability to produce clear and concise technical updates.
• Ability to work independently in a remote office environment while collaborating effectively with wider IT and business teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting multi-site hybrid or remote users.
• Familiarity with ITSM or helpdesk ticketing tools.
• Exposure to endpoint security software patching vulnerability remediation and asset compliance.
• Experience coordinating with vendors service providers and procurement teams.
• Ability to support local office infrastructure independently with strong ownership and follow-through.
• This role is ideal for a proactive IT support professional who enjoys hands-on technical support user engagement and ownership of local office IT operations in a fast-paced environment.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.