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Athens Micro

IT Desktop Engineer

Athens, GA · On-site +1

This new team member will be responsible for supporting, and troubleshooting desktop and notebook PCs for business clients. Continuing education and active pursuit of new certifications are ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote desktop engineer in the United States is $45.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.88 and $57.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Desktop Engineer is an IT professional responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and supporting remote desktop environments. They ensure secure and efficient remote access for users, configure remote desktop services, and resolve connectivity or performance issues. Their role often includes working with virtualization technologies, maintaining security protocols, and assisting users with remote access problems.

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To thrive as a Remote Desktop Engineer, you need expertise in remote access technologies, IT troubleshooting, networking fundamentals, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, VMware, Citrix, and certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, or similar are highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and a customer-focused attitude distinguish top professionals in this role. These abilities are critical for efficiently resolving technical issues, supporting end-users remotely, and maintaining secure, reliable remote desktop environments.

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IT Desktop Engineer

Athens, GA • On-site, Remote

Athens Micro
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Athens Micro is looking for a sharp, career-minded individual with strong Microsoft Windows experience and a desire to be a productive, long-term part of a winning team. This new team member will be responsible for supporting, and troubleshooting desktop and notebook PCs for business clients. Continuing education and active pursuit of new certifications are encouraged and rewarded. Traveling in greater Athens area is required. Advancement opportunities are excellent.
The culture at Athens Micro is built on our shared core values: We Love to Learn, We Do the Right Thing, We are Helpful, We are Positive Problem Solvers, We are Responsive, and we Pay Attention to Details. Love to Learn means that we enjoy learning about technology and embrace the challenge of learning every day. Do the Right Thing means we do what we should do for our clients, the company, and ourselves. Helpful means we are always a help to our clients and fellow team members. Responsive means we are quick to respond to our client's needs. Attention to Details means we strive for perfection in all that we do.
We hire, fire, review, reward, and recognize our teammates based on core values, so it's important that you share these values in order to be part of our team.
CompTIA A+ and Microsoft certifications are a plus. CompTIA A+ will be required within 90 days of employment. A Microsoft certification with a focus on Office 365 will be required within 180 days of employment.
This is a full time position.

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