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Assistant Linux Desktop Support Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Desktop Support Analyst - CS

Houston, TX · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Now Hiring - Desktop Support Analyst - The Desktop Support Analyst will be responsible for, but not ... Conduct end user technical training as needed * Assist other members of the Technical Operations ...

Desktop Support Analyst - CS

Houston, TX

$22.25 - $29.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Now Hiring - Desktop Support Analyst - The Desktop Support Analyst will be responsible for, but not ... Conduct end user technical training as needed * Assist other members of the Technical Operations ...

Desktop Engineer

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Perform basic Linux workstation support and troubleshooting (Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.). * Administer ... Manage support tickets via Jira and assist in implementing future ticketing solutions.

Linux Support Technician

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About This Position The Linux Support Technician provides Tier 1/Tier 2 support for hardware ... Experience with remote desktop support and technical troubleshooting. * Familiarity with TCP/IP ...

Linux Support Technician

San Antonio, TX

$16 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About This Position The Linux Support Technician provides Tier 1/Tier 2 support for hardware ... Experience with remote desktop support and technical troubleshooting. * Familiarity with TCP/IP ...

Linux Support Technician

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About This Position The Linux Support Technician provides Tier 1/Tier 2 support for hardware ... Experience with remote desktop support and technical troubleshooting. * Familiarity with TCP/IP ...

Desktop Support Technician

Allen, TX · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Maintain loaner devices. * Assist off-site contractors with hardware maintenance. * Travel between sites to provide support as needed (locally and within the US). * Install, configure, and support ...

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Assistant Linux Desktop Support information

What is the difference between Assistant Linux Desktop Support vs Help Desk Technician?

AspectAssistant Linux Desktop SupportHelp Desk Technician
CertificationsLinux certifications (e.g., LPIC, CompTIA Linux+)CompTIA A+, HDI-SCA
Work EnvironmentLinux-based systems, technical support teamsGeneral IT support, various hardware/software issues
Industry UsageTech companies, organizations using LinuxBroadly in all industries with IT support needs
Search/Comparison IntentTechnical Linux support rolesGeneral IT support roles

Assistant Linux Desktop Support focuses on providing technical assistance specifically for Linux desktop environments, often requiring Linux certifications. Help Desk Technicians handle a wider range of IT issues across various platforms. While both roles support end-users, Assistant Linux Desktop Support is more specialized in Linux systems, whereas Help Desk Technicians cover broader IT support tasks.

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Desktop Support Specialist III

Bridgehead IT

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:
The Desktop Support Specialist III acts as a senior technical resource within the support team, delivering advanced troubleshooting and mentoring to junior staff. This role is responsible for resolving complex technical issues, handling escalated tickets, and supporting desktop infrastructure deployments. The position operates primarily within a ticketing system and includes participation in an on-call rotation and after-hours support as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert-level desktop support for issues involving hardware, software, operating systems, and peripheral equipment.
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for Desktop Support Specialists I and II.
  • Support advanced troubleshooting of issues related to Microsoft Windows, Office 365, remote access (VPN), and endpoint security tools.
  • Lead and participate in workstation deployments, refreshes, and small-scale implementations.
  • Build and maintain system images and deployment processes using company-approved tools.
  • Maintain and support client environments both remotely and on-site, ensuring minimal disruption to end users.
  • Manage service tickets within the ticketing system, ensuring complete documentation, accurate time entries, and timely resolution.
  • Assist in developing and improving documentation, procedures, and knowledge base content.
  • Coordinate with other teams (Network, Server, Cloud, Security) on cross-functional tickets or projects.
  • Participate in onboarding and offboarding processes, including provisioning, recovery, and configuration of equipment.
  • Support and enforce endpoint compliance policies, patch management, and antivirus/EDR effectiveness.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours issues when necessary.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • 5-7+ years of experience in desktop or technical support roles, preferably within an enterprise or MSP environment.
  • Strong expertise in Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, and desktop management tools.
  • Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and basic networking.
  • Proficiency with remote support tools and ticketing systems.
  • Experience with deployment tools such as MDT, Autopilot, or equivalent.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment (up to 50 lbs) and travel to client sites when required.
  • Industry certifications such as Microsoft MD-102 or Microsoft AZ-104 are preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead by example, support junior team members, and take ownership of complex issues.

Disclaimer:
The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employees will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.