# Desktop Engineer at Align Communications > United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aalign46%3A5272244007 (read 2026-11-08). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Align Communications](https://alderhq.app/companies/align-communications) - Location text: New York, New York, United States; New York - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: New York, New York, United States; New York") - Posted: 2026-10-22 (17 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/align46/jobs/5272244007 - Skills listed (inferred): Azure ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $70k–$80k per year (from the description) - Market band for similar posted roles (New York, n 621): p25 $145k, median $180k, p75 $225k ## Description (the employer's text) Join the Team! Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love? At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart! We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices. ### Position Overview Align is seeking an experienced, client-focused Desktop Engineer to join our Managed Services team. This role is ideal for a technical professional who combines strong desktop and end-user support expertise with exceptional customer service and communication skills. The Desktop Engineer will provide hands-on technical support within a corporate environment, with a particular focus on supporting executives, VIPs, and other high-touch users. The successful candidate will be proactive, professional, responsive, and comfortable troubleshooting issues in a fast-paced environment where the quality of the client experience is just as important as the technical resolution. Previous experience supporting clients within the Hedge Fund, Alternative Investment, or broader Financial Services industry is strongly preferred. - This is a hybrid role that requires being onsite at our NYC office three days per week - You will be required to participate in a rotational on-call schedule that includes overnights and weekends - This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a salary in the $70K to $80K range. ### Key Responsibilities - Provide onsite deskside and end-user technical support at a key Managed Services client location. - Deliver a high level of customer service and technical support, with particular attention to executive and VIP users. - Own technical issues through resolution, maintaining clear communication and timely follow-up with clients throughout the support process. - Work effectively with users across varying levels of technical knowledge, translating technical concepts into clear, client-friendly language. - Troubleshoot desktop, laptop, connectivity, IP phone, printing, and application-related issues. - Support Microsoft 365 applications and services, including common desktop and productivity-related issues. - Install, configure, upgrade, and remove desktop applications, hardware, and user workstations. - Troubleshoot general workstation and infrastructure-related issues and help ensure end-user technology remains operational and reliable. - Escalate complex technical issues appropriately while maintaining ownership of the client experience and communication. - Accurately document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and relevant client information in accordance with Managed Services processes. ### Required Qualifications - 2–5 years of experience working within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or similar client-facing IT support environment. - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience and technical certifications. - Strong understanding of structured and systematic troubleshooting methodologies. - Experience supporting hybrid and cloud-based environments. - Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). - Working knowledge of remote-access technologies, including VPN, virtual machines, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Remote Desktop. - Familiarity with Active Directory and Group Policy. - Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and basic connectivity troubleshooting. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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