A Service Desk Engineer is an IT professional who provides technical support and assistance to end users and organizations. They are typically the first line of contact for any tech-related issues, and their goal is to resolve problems quickly to minimize disruption.
🔧 Key Responsibilities :
- Troubleshooting hardware, software, network, and system issues.
- Responding to tickets via phone, email, or a ticketing system (like Jira, ServiceNow, etc.).
- Installing and configuring new hardware and software.
- User account management , such as password resets and access control (often via Active Directory).
- Documenting problems and solutions in knowledge bases.
- Escalating complex issues to higher-level IT staff.
💡 Common Skills :
Knowledge of Windows, macOS, Linux .Familiarity with network basics (DNS, DHCP, VPNs).Experience with ticketing systems .Soft skills like communication , patience , and problem-solving .Understanding of ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, Change Management).📈 Career Path :
Service Desk Engineer (L1)L2 / L3 Support EngineerSystems AdministratorNetwork Engineer or Security AnalystIT Manager / Infrastructure Architect