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COREHIRE

Entry Level - Help Desk Tech

Marlton, NJ

$20 - $27/hr

Help Desk Technician I (Entry-Level) Type: Full Time Employment Location: Marlton, NJ (onsite) The Help Desk Technician I is an entry-level role providing first-response support for computer hardware ...

STI

Help Desk Technician

Golden, CO · On-site

$20.75 - $28/hr

Help Desk Technician Golden, CO 12+ Months NOTE: This is 100% on site, with 5-8hr days to start ... Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and IOS computers * Excellent oral and written communication ...

Acusensus

Help Desk Supervisor

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$55 - $65/hr

About the role You'll be the person the Help Desk team turns to as the escalation point, the mentor ... Experience troubleshooting and maintaining software on Linux * Hands on experience with AWS

Acusensus

$55 - $65/hr

About the role You'll be the person the Help Desk team turns to as the escalation point, the mentor ... Experience troubleshooting and maintaining software on Linux * Hands on experience with AWS

Pomeroy

Help Desk Technician

Plano, TX · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

This entry-level position is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and an interest in developing their experience in IT help desk and technical support

Deeptree

Help Desk Technician I

Wasilla, AK · On-site

$18 - $27/hr

Want to work alongside staff passionate about Windows, Linux, and more? This entry-level technical ... This position is part of the Help Desk team, so candidates must be passionate about technology ...

company652

Help Desk Specialist

Wallingford, CT · On-site

This is an entry-level role with full training provided by our internal team - no prior Help Desk experience is required, just strong customer service instincts and a willingness to learn. Job ...

Rare Editions

Help Desk Specialist

Amelia Court House, VA · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

IT Help Desk Specialist I Star Children's Dress Company, Inc. Location: 9120 Pridesville Road ... This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level or early-career IT professional who enjoys ...

First Coast Security

Help Desk Technician

Tampa, FL

$19 - $25.50/hr

Description First Coast Security is seeking an Entry-Level Help Desk Technician to join our team. In this role, you will work remotely to provide technical support to our employees and clients. As a ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level linux help desk in the United States is $23.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Linux Help Desk vs Entry Level Network Support Specialist?

AspectEntry Level Linux Help DeskEntry Level Network Support Specialist
CertificationsLinux+, CompTIA A+CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentHelp desk, support tickets, remote troubleshootingNetwork troubleshooting, hardware setup, on-site/remote support
Industry UsageIT support, tech companies, hosting providersTelecommunications, enterprise networks, ISPs

Entry Level Linux Help Desk roles focus on supporting Linux-based systems, troubleshooting user issues, and maintaining server environments. In contrast, Entry Level Network Support Specialists handle network infrastructure, configure routers/switches, and resolve connectivity problems. Both roles require foundational certifications and are common entry points into IT support careers, but they emphasize different technical skills and work environments.

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Linux Help Desk Manager, Need MSP Experience

Next Step Systems

Des Plaines, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted yesterday

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Linux Help Desk Manager, Need MSP Experience, Des Plaines, IL
For this Linux Help Desk Manager position, Managed Services Provider and Linux experience is required.
This is a Hybrid opportunity with some Onsite and some Remote in Des Plaines, IL required.
We are looking for a Linux Help Desk Manager to champion the front line support team, to continuously develop the team by training, lead by example, coach and inspire, hire and promote, and ensure continued success for our end users. Because of the nature of this role, we are looking for someone with the appropriate technical background and managerial skill set. You are expected to lead by example and have the ability to tackle technical issues and serve as an escalation point if necessary. Your job is to ensure that your team is trained so your time is not spent on personally troubleshooting technical issues.
Besides Linux knowledge, we are looking for strong management skills. Experience with coaching, scheduling , organizing work tasks, hiring, firing and training. Experience working with and overseeing a project ticketing system and being able to measure and assess the team's activity etc.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a technical support team servicing Linux-based hosting environments, including, Shared, Virtual Private (VPS), and Dedicated Servers, Data center environment deployments, and AWS and Digital Ocean public cloud deployments.
- Recruit, hire, promote, train, mentor, and develop the Support Team members.
- Monitor all aspects of customer interactions to ensure an excellent user experience.
- Mentor and coach team members in technical and other aspects to enhance professionalism.
- Build and maintain internal and customer-facing knowledge base documentation.
- Work with the company's technology steering committee to ensure excellence in hosting.
- Maintain a culture of transparency, honesty, and learning.
- Provide the kind of high-quality service that you can recommend to friends and family.
Qualifications:
- 5-10+ year experience in customer support/service.
- Deep Understanding of GNU/Linux hosting platforms including Virtualization and Networking.
- Managed Services Provider (MSP) experience is required.
- Experience building tools with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PHP.
- Extra credit if experienced in maintaining SLA in public cloud such as AWS and Digital Ocean.
- Experience successfully managing teams.
- Demonstration of independent thinking and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
- Ability to prioritize work and work within a project management system.
- Self-motivated with an ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Positive personality.
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Des Plaines IL Jobs, Linux Help Desk Manager, Linux, GNU, Virtualization, Networking, Python, Bash, PHP, Customer Support, VPS, Dedicated Servers, Data Center, AWS, Digital Ocean, Cloud, Illinois Recruiters, IT Jobs, Illinois Recruiting
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