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Desktop Support Analyst

Robert Half Technology

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Compensation
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Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Desktop Support Analyst provides advanced onsite technical support in a Houston manufacturing environment. The role handles Tier 2 desktop support, endpoint operations, device-related projects, and a steady flow of technical requests. It is a long-term contract with weekday onsite work, supporting desktop infrastructure and collaborating with a lean, service-focused IT team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Tier 2 Desktop Support, requiredMicrosoft SCCM, requiredWindows Server, requiredActive Directory, requiredAutomation Scripting, requiredEndpoint Management, requiredDevice Analytics, requiredConfiguration Management, requiredHardware Troubleshooting, requiredCommunication, requiredCustomer-Focused Support, required

Qualifications

Enterprise Desktop Support Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description We are looking for a Desktop Support Analyst to provide advanced onsite technical support for a manufacturing environment in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on detail-oriented individual who can manage desktop infrastructure, support endpoint operations, and contribute to a high-performing, service-focused team. The role offers consistent weekday onsite work and requires someone who is experienced, dependable, and comfortable handling a steady flow of technical requests and device-related projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver Tier 2 desktop support for end users by troubleshooting hardware, software, and operating system issues in a timely manner.

  • Administer Microsoft SCCM to deploy applications, distribute patches, and maintain endpoint configuration standards across the environment.

  • Support Windows Server and Active Directory-related tasks that impact user access, device performance, and overall desktop operations.

  • Create and maintain automation scripts to streamline recurring support activities and improve consistency in system configuration.

  • Package, test, and release software updates while ensuring successful installation and minimal disruption to users.

  • Track and manage IT assets, including device inventory, status updates, and lifecycle-related documentation.

  • Monitor endpoint health and assist with analytics-driven improvements to strengthen device management and user support outcomes.

  • Collaborate closely with a lean IT team, maintaining a detail-oriented approach and adapting to changing support priorities as workload demands increase. Requirements • Hands-on experience providing Tier 2 desktop support in an enterprise environment.

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft SCCM for software packaging, patch deployment, and systems management.

  • Experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory in relation to desktop and endpoint services.

  • Ability to write or modify automation scripts used for configuration, deployment, or support tasks.

  • Familiarity with endpoint management practices, device analytics, and configuration management processes.

  • Solid understanding of computer hardware troubleshooting, maintenance, and replacement procedures.

  • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach to onsite support.

  • Availability to work onsite Monday through Friday during regular business hours, with some flexibility as needed. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,825 open IT Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$66–90K/yr44 salary ranges
  • Texas median$25–33/hr62 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 233 open IT Support jobs in Texas and 2,825 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
IT Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (1,936 postings).
Education
243 of the 2,825 open IT Support jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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