Prior MSP (managed service provider) experience strongly preferred. * 3+ years of help desk or technical support experience. * Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+ or Security+, Microsoft ...
Prior MSP (managed service provider) experience strongly preferred. * 3+ years of help desk or technical support experience. * Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+ or Security+, Microsoft ...
Help Desk Supervisor
Orlando, FL · On-site
Summary Help Desk Supervisor Telework, Orlando FL Metro-Area Are you ready to enhance your skills ... Monitor and manage Sensitive VIP customer escalations. * Support development and deployment of ...
Help Desk Supervisor
Orlando, FL · On-site
Summary Help Desk Supervisor Telework, Orlando FL Metro-Area Are you ready to enhance your skills ... Monitor and manage Sensitive VIP customer escalations. * Support development and deployment of ...
Help Desk Supervisor
Orlando, FL · On-site
Overview Help Desk Supervisor Telework, Orlando FL Metro-Area Are you ready to enhance your skills ... Monitor and manage Sensitive VIP customer escalations. * Support development and deployment of ...
Help Desk Supervisor
Orlando, FL · On-site
Overview Help Desk Supervisor Telework, Orlando FL Metro-Area Are you ready to enhance your skills ... Monitor and manage Sensitive VIP customer escalations. * Support development and deployment of ...
The Help Desk Specialist will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to personal workstations (desktops and laptops) and the productivity software installed. Responds ...
The Help Desk Specialist will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to personal workstations (desktops and laptops) and the productivity software installed. Responds ...
Help Desk Specialist
Hialeah, FL · On-site
The Help Desk Specialist will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to personal workstations (desktops and laptops) and the productivity software installed. Responds ...
Help Desk Specialist
Hialeah, FL · On-site
The Help Desk Specialist will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to personal workstations (desktops and laptops) and the productivity software installed. Responds ...
Help Desk Lead
Miami, FL · On-site
Help Desk Lead Full-time Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI Compensation: USD 59,644 - USD 123 ... Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ...
Help Desk Lead
Miami, FL · On-site
Help Desk Lead Full-time Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI Compensation: USD 59,644 - USD 123 ... Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ...
Help Desk Lead
Doral, FL · On-site
Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ... Coordinate help desk workflows using IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow or ...
Help Desk Lead
Doral, FL · On-site
Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ... Coordinate help desk workflows using IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow or ...
Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ... Coordinate help desk workflows using IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow or ...
Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ... Coordinate help desk workflows using IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow or ...
Help Desk Lead
Doral, FL · On-site
Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ... Coordinate help desk workflows using IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow or ...
Help Desk Lead
Doral, FL · On-site
Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ... Coordinate help desk workflows using IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow or ...
Help Desk Lead
Miami, FL · On-site
Job Title Help Desk Lead Location Doral, FL 33122 US (Primary) Category Intelligence Job Type ... The contractor shall manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient ...
Help Desk Lead
Miami, FL · On-site
Job Title Help Desk Lead Location Doral, FL 33122 US (Primary) Category Intelligence Job Type ... The contractor shall manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient ...
Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ... Coordinate help desk workflows using IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow or ...
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Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ... Coordinate help desk workflows using IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow or ...
Help Desk Specialist
Hurlburt Field, FL · On-site
$52K - $108K/yr
Manage and resolve Help Desk tickets in a fast-paced setting, adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines. * Monitor and address incidents reported by end-users, escalating to the ...
Help Desk Specialist
Hurlburt Field, FL · On-site
$52K - $108K/yr
Manage and resolve Help Desk tickets in a fast-paced setting, adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines. * Monitor and address incidents reported by end-users, escalating to the ...
Help Desk Lead
Doral, FL · On-site
Job Title Help Desk Lead Location Doral, FL 33122 US (Primary) Category Intelligence Job Type ... The contractor shall manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient ...
Help Desk Lead
Doral, FL · On-site
Job Title Help Desk Lead Location Doral, FL 33122 US (Primary) Category Intelligence Job Type ... The contractor shall manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient ...
Help Desk Specialist
$52K - $108K/yr
Manage and resolve Help Desk tickets in a fast-paced setting, adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines. * Monitor and address incidents reported by end-users, escalating to the ...
Help Desk Specialist
$52K - $108K/yr
Manage and resolve Help Desk tickets in a fast-paced setting, adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines. * Monitor and address incidents reported by end-users, escalating to the ...
Help Desk Specialist
$52K - $108K/yr
Manage and resolve Help Desk tickets in a fast-paced setting, adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines. * Monitor and address incidents reported by end-users, escalating to the ...
Help Desk Specialist
$52K - $108K/yr
Manage and resolve Help Desk tickets in a fast-paced setting, adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines. * Monitor and address incidents reported by end-users, escalating to the ...
Help Desk Lead
Miami, FL · On-site
Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ... Coordinate help desk workflows using IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow or ...
Help Desk Lead
Miami, FL · On-site
Manage global authentication support operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting of user access ... Coordinate help desk workflows using IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow or ...
Help Desk Specialist
Hurlburt Field, FL · On-site
$52K - $108K/yr
Manage and resolve Help Desk tickets in a fast-paced setting, adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines. * Monitor and address incidents reported by end-users, escalating to the ...
Help Desk Specialist
Hurlburt Field, FL · On-site
$52K - $108K/yr
Manage and resolve Help Desk tickets in a fast-paced setting, adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines. * Monitor and address incidents reported by end-users, escalating to the ...
The ideal candidate will provide technical assistance to users, manage device configurations, and ... Qualifications: 2+ years of help desk or IT support experience. Strong hands\-on experience with ...
The ideal candidate will provide technical assistance to users, manage device configurations, and ... Qualifications: 2+ years of help desk or IT support experience. Strong hands\-on experience with ...
ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC has an immediate opening for a Help Desk Technician to support the ... Creates tickets within the Remedy IT Service Management (ITSM) tool. * Troubleshoots and repairs ...
ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC has an immediate opening for a Help Desk Technician to support the ... Creates tickets within the Remedy IT Service Management (ITSM) tool. * Troubleshoots and repairs ...
Help Desk Technician
Boca Raton, FL · On-site
$18.75 - $25.50/hr
JRM Construction Management is a leading General Contracting and Construction Management Firm with a commitment to quality services. The Help Desk Technician I role involves providing Tier 1 ...
Help Desk Technician
Boca Raton, FL · On-site
$18.75 - $25.50/hr
JRM Construction Management is a leading General Contracting and Construction Management Firm with a commitment to quality services. The Help Desk Technician I role involves providing Tier 1 ...
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How much do help desk manager jobs pay per year?
What does a help desk manager do?
What is the difference between Help Desk Manager vs Help Desk Technician?
| Aspect | Help Desk Manager | Help Desk Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | ITIL, HDI-Support Center Analyst, CompTIA A+ | CompTIA A+, HDI Support Center Analyst |
| Work Environment | Supervises support teams, manages workflows, oversees customer service | Provides technical support, troubleshoots hardware/software issues |
| Employer & Industry Usage | IT departments, tech companies, large organizations | Help desks, IT support centers, small to medium businesses |
The Help Desk Manager oversees support teams and manages support operations, while the Help Desk Technician focuses on providing direct technical assistance to users. Both roles require similar certifications and are integral to IT support, but the manager has a broader supervisory and administrative focus.
How does a help desk manager typically support and develop their team to handle high-volume support requests effectively?
What does a help desk manager do?
A help desk manager oversees the technical support department for a retail company, typically in the computer or electronic industry. As the help desk manager, you are responsible for managing the support staff. Your job duties include ensuring that computer users get the help they need with software, hardware, or any other tech product. In this job, you may communicate directly with clients or direct your staff members in best communication practices. Qualifications for this career include a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field and management experience. You also need strong leadership and customer service skills.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a help desk manager, and why are they important?

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Job description
The IT Help Desk Supervisor is a working supervisor role that combines hands-on Level II technical support with day-to-day leadership of the help desk team. The majority of this person's time is spent in the queue as a functional Level II technician - resolving escalations and supporting clients directly while also supervising, coaching, and coordinating the work of the Level I staff. This is a player-coach position for an experienced technician with a service-delivery background who is ready to step into a lead/supervisory capacity.
Technical Responsibilities (Working Level II)
- Works the ticket queue as a functional Level II technician, resolving escalations and issues beyond first-level support across networking, servers, and end-user systems.
- Serves as the primary escalation point for Level I technicians, providing real-time troubleshooting guidance and second-level resolution.
- Coordinates with Level III engineers, vendors, and carriers as needed to drive complex issues to resolution.
- Performs hands-on support across Microsoft 365 / Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Server, networking, firewalls/VPN, backup/recovery, and end-user systems.
- Maintains ownership of customer communication and satisfaction, ensuring clients are kept informed through full resolution.
- Assists with servicing VOIP, SIP, SIP gateways, IADs, and PBX platforms.
- Provides day-to-day supervision of the help desk team, including ticket triage, assignment, prioritization, and dispatch to balance workloads.
- Monitors response and resolution times against service-level agreements (SLAs) and takes appropriate action to keep work on track.
- Provides leadership, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to technicians, helping develop their skills over time.
- Assists with scheduling, staffing, interviewing, and routine performance feedback for the support team.
- Helps maintain and improve help-desk processes, documentation, and knowledge-based content in alignment with IT best practices.
- Acts as a working supervisor carrying a personal ticket load while overseeing the team.
- Performs hands-on technician duties as required to meet service levels during periods of high volume or coverage gaps.
- Creates and maintains a work environment aligned with the organization's goals and strategies, demonstrating a unified voice and consistent message from leadership.
- Actively supports all organizational policies and procedures in communications and interactions with staff and peers.
- Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety, and a high-reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.
Demonstrated working knowledge across the following is required:
- Networking fundamentals: routing, switching, IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, and wireless (SSID, AP, 802.1x).
- Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
- Microsoft 365 / Exchange administration and end-user support.
- Firewalls, VPNs, and basic network security concepts.
- Backup, recovery, and basic virtualization concepts.
- Familiarity with VOIP / SIP and basic telecom concepts.
Experience administering or supporting the following is preferred:
- ConnectWise (PSA and RMM)
- IT Glue (documentation)
- SentinelOne (endpoint protection)
- Duo (multi-factor authentication)
- ThreatLocker (application allowlisting / zero trust)
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field preferred. A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Level II technical knowledge and experience required - the candidate must be able to independently resolve issues beyond first-level support (see Technical Knowledge above).
- Previous service-delivery and Level II help desk experience required.
- Prior experience as a lead or senior technician (or other supervisory experience) in a help desk environment strongly preferred.
- Prior MSP (managed service provider) experience strongly preferred.
- 3+ years of help desk or technical support experience.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+ or Security+, Microsoft, or similar) a plus.
- Strong critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment
- Able to work under minimal supervision.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action under pressure.
- Clear, professional communication with both clients and team members.
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Ability to travel to local client sites as needed.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous vacation and paid time off (PTO) policy.