Sr. Desktop Analyst

Job Summary

The Sr. Desktop Analyst provides hardware, software, and application support for Windows and Mac devices and conducts desktop and laptop imaging and software deployment. In addition, this role will manage related IT support team queue and participate on project teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide hardware, software, network, and application support for Windows and Mac devices

Conduct desktop and laptop imaging and software deployment

Manage related IT support team queue

Assist in ensuring all F&G end user systems are compliant with required security standards

Follow Standard Operating Procedures for desktop virtualization environments

Follow F&G desktop related testing strategies and document results

Diagnose and troubleshoot problems within the virtualization desktop environment

Review, test, and deploy various software and application related updates through various

deployment mechanisms and systems

Support IT infrastructure project tasks and continue ongoing support as assigned

Participate on project teams for IT infrastructure project initiatives

Act as a customer liaison for day-to-day support activities as necessary

Experience and Education Requirements

Associate’s Degree (preferred emphasis in Computer Science or MIS) or equivalent experience

4-7 years of experience in corporate desktop engineering or related experience

In-depth understanding and working knowledge of desktop operating systems

Understanding of desktop virtualization concepts and strategies

Experience working within an IT organization in the financial services industry

Experience in VMWare virtualization with a focus on VDI

Experience with application virtualization and application streaming concepts and strategies

Experience delivering VDI to various types of endpoint devices

Experience integrating and supporting Microsoft Windows in a VDI environment

Expert in desktop support on a Microsoft Windows network

Expert with various laptop, desktop, and peripheral hardware

Experience with various incident ticketing systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong customer service skills

Organizational, communication, and time management skills

Interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and business units

Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Other Requirements

Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned

Regular and punctual attendance

Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

The targeted hourly rate range for this role is $38.46-$43.27. Actual hourly rate may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, relevant experience, operational needs, internal parity and other considerations permitted by law.

Certain roles are eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonus. These awards are allocated based on individual and company performance.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our full-time employees the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, holidays, personal days, wellness incentives, tuition reimbursement among others. To find out additional details about our competitive benefits package, visit our benefits page on our website: https://www.fglife.com/about/careers.html

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Additional Information

Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace 1 , an Iowa Top Workplace 2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

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