Explore Desktop Support Engineer Jobs

Desktop Support Engineers keep employees and organizations productive by maintaining computers, software, networks, and other workplace technology. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more, and find a position that matches your technical expertise and career goals.

What Desktop Support Engineers Do

In this role, you may diagnose hardware and software issues, support operating systems and business applications, configure laptops and workstations, and resolve connectivity or access problems. Desktop Support Engineers also document solutions, manage tickets, assist with device deployments, and help maintain secure, reliable IT environments. Senior positions may involve mentoring technicians, coordinating escalations, and improving support processes across an organization.

Skills Employers Value

Employers often seek experience with Windows and macOS, endpoint management, identity and access tools, ticketing systems, remote support, and enterprise hardware. Strong troubleshooting, clear communication, customer service, and careful documentation are essential. Familiarity with cloud platforms, security practices, scripting, and IT service management frameworks can also help candidates stand out.

Find Your Next IT Support Role

Desktop Support Engineer titles and responsibilities vary by employer. Look for opportunities that align with your experience, preferred technologies, and desired level of ownership. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore high-value roles in desktop and enterprise IT support.

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Drive innovation by guiding semiconductor products from concept to qualification. Collaborate with customers and R&D to optimize processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure peak equipment perfo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in integrating and managing machine certificate authentication across Windows endpoints, ensuring secure device authentication and reliable certificate lifecycle processes in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Transform security by integrating machine certificate authentication across Windows endpoints, ensuring seamless device-to-user identity transitions while managing certificate lifecycles and collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join us to integrate and manage machine certificate authentication across Windows endpoints, ensuring secure device authentication and reliable certificate lifecycle processes in a dynamic enterprise...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Unlock secure device authentication by integrating machine certificate solutions across Windows endpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance certificate lifecycle management and ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Elevate your career by integrating and managing machine certificate authentication across secure Windows environments, ensuring seamless device and user identity transitions while collaborating with c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Tackle the integration and management of machine certificate authentication across Windows endpoints, ensuring secure device authentication and reliable certificate lifecycle processes in a dynamic en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join a dynamic team to enhance secure device authentication through machine certificates in a Windows environment, integrating existing PKI solutions with advanced security tools for seamless user ide...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Transform your career by integrating and managing machine certificate authentication across secure Windows endpoints, ensuring reliable certificate lifecycle processes and supporting secure device-to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by integrating and managing machine certificate authentication across secure Windows endpoints, ensuring reliable certificate lifecycle processes and supporting secure device-to-us...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the integration and management of machine certificate authentication across secure Windows endpoints, ensuring reliable certificate lifecycle processes and secure device authentication before use...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Drive secure device authentication by integrating machine certificate solutions across Windows endpoints, ensuring reliable certificate lifecycle management and supporting user identity transitions in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Drive the integration and management of machine certificate authentication across Windows endpoints, ensuring secure device authentication and reliable certificate lifecycle processes in a dynamic ent...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by integrating and managing machine certificate authentication across secure Windows environments, ensuring reliable device identity and user authentication in a dynamic enterprise...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and manage machine certificate authentication for Windows endpoints, integrating with existing PKI and security solutions. Ensure secure device authentication and certificate lifecycle managem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform secure device authentication by integrating machine certificates across Windows endpoints, ensuring reliable certificate lifecycle management and seamless user identity transitions in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Take ownership of machine certificate-based authentication for Windows endpoints, integrating existing PKI solutions with Microsoft Intune and Palo Alto GlobalProtect. Ensure secure device authenticat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Transform secure device authentication by integrating machine certificates across Windows endpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance certificate lifecycle management and ensure robu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Reimagine secure device authentication by integrating machine certificate solutions across Windows endpoints. Collaborate with teams to enhance PKI operations, ensuring seamless user identity transiti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Champion secure device authentication by integrating machine certificates across Windows endpoints, ensuring reliable certificate lifecycle management and seamless user identity transitions in a dynam...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's enhancing secure device authentication through machine certificates in a Windows environment. You'll integrate existing PKI solutions, manage certificate lifecycles, and collaborate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join a team that's enhancing secure device authentication through machine certificates in a Windows environment. Leverage your PKI expertise to integrate existing systems and ensure reliable certifica...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Drive secure device authentication by integrating machine certificate solutions across Windows endpoints and enterprise PKI environments, ensuring reliable certificate lifecycle management and seamles...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion secure machine certificate authentication across Windows endpoints, integrating with existing PKI environments. Ensure reliable certificate lifecycle management and support seamless transitio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Optimize machine certificate-based authentication for Windows endpoints, integrating with existing PKI and security solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure device authentication and manage...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Desktop Support Engineer do?question toggle

    A Desktop Support Engineer troubleshoots and maintains workplace computers, operating systems, applications, and connected devices. The role may also include device setup, ticket management, user support, documentation, and escalation of complex technical issues.

  • What skills are important for Desktop Support Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include hardware and software troubleshooting, Windows or macOS support, endpoint management, ticketing tools, networking fundamentals, security awareness, documentation, and effective communication with users.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value hands-on IT support experience, familiarity with enterprise environments, and relevant certifications or technical training. Senior roles may require experience with endpoint platforms, team leadership, process improvement, or specialized systems.

  • Can I find Desktop Support Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Availability depends on employer requirements, location, experience level, and the scope of each position.

  • How can I stand out when applying for a Desktop Support Engineer role?question toggle

    Highlight measurable results such as resolving tickets efficiently, supporting large user populations, improving device deployment, reducing recurring issues, or strengthening security. Tailor your resume to the technologies and responsibilities listed in each job posting.