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STI

Help Desk Technician

Golden, CO · On-site

$20.75 - $28/hr

Please DO NOT submit a candidate that is not willing to be on-site full time. The purpose of this ... Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and IOS computers * Excellent oral and written communication ...

Barbaricum

Barbaricum is seeking a Help Desk Specialist to provide first-line technical support for TRADOC G2 ... Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems. Strong communication and problem-solving ...

ManTech International

Help Desk Specialist

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$75K - $125K/yr

... Full time Description & Requirements Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a ... You will help troubleshoot complex issues across Linux and Windows environments, collaborate with ...

nLogic

Help Desk Analyst I

Dayton, OH

$20 - $27.25/hr

n Logic is seeking a Help Desk Analyst I to join our team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD ... Linux variants OS * InfiniBand (IB), Intel Omni-Path interconnects * Portable Branch Systems (PBS ...

nLogic

Help Desk Analyst I

Dayton, OH · On-site

$20 - $27.25/hr

nLogic is seeking a Help Desk Analyst I to join our team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD ... Linux variants OS * InfiniBand (IB), Intel Omni-Path interconnects * Portable Branch Systems (PBS ...

ManTech

Help Desk Specialist

Annapolis Junction, MD

$75K - $125K/yr

The Help Desk Specialist will support hybrid cloud infrastructure operations, incident response and ... You will help troubleshoot complex issues across Linux and Windows environments, collaborate with ...

SAIC

Help Desk Technician

San Diego, CA

$80K - $120K/yr

Technical Svcs Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance ... Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government ...

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Help Desk

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC ("the Firm") as Help Desk are responsible for providing technical support services to computer network and software users on a full time basis, unless ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time 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 Full Time Linux Help Desk vs Full Time Network Support Specialist?

AspectFull Time Linux Help DeskFull Time Network Support Specialist
CertificationsLinux+, CompTIA A+Network+, CCNA, CompTIA A+
Work EnvironmentHelp desk, support centers, remoteNetwork operations centers, client sites, remote
Industry UsageIT support, tech companies, hosting providersTelecom, enterprise IT, data centers

Both roles require technical certifications like CompTIA A+ and involve troubleshooting. The Linux Help Desk focuses on supporting Linux OS issues, while Network Support Specialists handle network infrastructure problems. The work environments are similar, often remote or in support centers, but the focus differs: OS support versus network infrastructure.

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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 10 days ago

Job description

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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