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SENIOR DESKTOP SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Salary Range
£31,700 - £52,000
£2,642 - £4,333 / mo

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London, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

    LONDON, UK INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JR05919 FULL TIME

At DraftKings, we're inspired by our shared passion for developing creative solutions to complex challenges and empowering the people around us to do their best work. We are industry leaders in the digital entertainment and technology space and are propelled by constant curiosity and diverse perspectives.

BUILDING THE POSSIBILITIES.

The Desktop Support Technician’s responsibilities are to provide gold-standard end-user IT support and service delivery to the DraftKings community. With thorough knowledge of IT services and a drive to solve problems with technology, the individual will make a daily impact on the success of IT and the larger DraftKings community.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A DESKTOP SUPPORT TECHNICIAN:

  • Provide high-quality customer support with a customer-first mentality.

  • Manage and action support requests using ITIL/ITSM principles.

  • Provide Tier 1/2 IT support for a variety of standard end-user technologies and peripherals.

  • Execute service delivery for a variety of IT service catalog items.

  • Support and manage Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.

  • Provide basic administration of enterprise IT systems.

  • Participate in assigned projects to ensure the achievement of strategic goals.

  • Create and update quality documentation of IT troubleshooting best practices, services, and processes.

  • Consistently gain knowledge and certification in relevant or assigned technologies.

  • Work collaboratively with your IT peers and the larger DK community to solve problems.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING?

  • 1-3 years of experience working in an enterprise support environment.

  • Knowledge of common operating systems (Win, macOS, iOS, Android).

  • Knowledge of common enterprise end-user technologies (e.g. O365, G Suite, Atlassian, Zoom, and Slack).

  • Knowledge of the ITIL/ITSM framework for Incident Management.

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and drive to solve issues with technology.

  • Team working and multitasking person with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

  • Fluent in English

  • One or more certifications in the following areas are preferred: Microsoft, CompTIA, ITIL/HDI, Customer Service.

  • Experience utilizing device management technologies is preferred (e.g. Intune, SCCM, and JAMF).

  • Knowledge of PowerShell or other scripting languages is a plus.

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JOIN US!

Our teams are fueled by innovation. We are looking ahead, building what’s next, and continuously reinventing the industry. We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston, with teams around the world and an expanding global presence.

We strive to create a place where all feel safe, empowered, engaged, championed, and inspired. DraftKings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

READY TO BUILD WHAT’S NEXT? APPLY NOW.

As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for SENIOR DESKTOP SUPPORT SPECIALIST roles across DraftKings's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Internet & Web Services.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,700 - £52,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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