Service Desk Lead
Charleston, WV ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Charleston, WV ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Charleston, WV ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Tallahassee, FL ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Tallahassee, FL ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Dover, DE ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Dover, DE ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Vienna, VA ยท On-site
The Service Desk Lead is to assist and oversee the support of operations and other systems. The ... Evaluate and recommend adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT Service Desk ...
Vienna, VA ยท On-site
The Service Desk Lead is to assist and oversee the support of operations and other systems. The ... Evaluate and recommend adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT Service Desk ...
Columbia, SC ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Columbia, SC ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Montgomery, AL ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Montgomery, AL ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Jefferson City, MO ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Jefferson City, MO ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Carson City, NV ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Carson City, NV ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Lead the escalation process, ensuring timely handoff to Tier 2/3 teams and transparent ... Minimum 10 years of experience in service desk, IT support, or IT operations roles. * Experience ...
Lead the escalation process, ensuring timely handoff to Tier 2/3 teams and transparent ... Minimum 10 years of experience in service desk, IT support, or IT operations roles. * Experience ...
Des Moines, IA ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Des Moines, IA ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Santa Fe, NM ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Nashville, TN ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Nashville, TN ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Providence, RI ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Providence, RI ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Salem, OR ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Salem, OR ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Denver, CO ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Denver, CO ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Madison, WI ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Madison, WI ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Little Rock, AR ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Little Rock, AR ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Washington, DC ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
Washington, DC ยท On-site
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field * 6+ years of experience in service desk operations * Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience * Strong understanding of ...
$11.06 - $14.53
6% of jobs
$14.53 - $18.01
14% of jobs
$19.57 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$18.01 - $21.48
11% of jobs
$21.48 - $24.96
12% of jobs
The median wage is $27.39 / hr.
$24.96 - $28.43
11% of jobs
$28.43 - $31.91
10% of jobs
$31.91 - $35.38
5% of jobs
$35.38 - $38.85
4% of jobs
$40.59 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$38.85 - $42.33
5% of jobs
$42.33 - $45.80
13% of jobs
$45.80 - $49.28
10% of jobs
$11
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| Aspect | It Service Desk Lead | It Support Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | ITIL, CompTIA A+, HDI-Support Center Analyst | CompTIA A+, HDI-Support Center Analyst |
| Work Environment | Supervises support team, manages escalations | Provides technical support to end-users |
| Employer & Industry Usage | IT departments, managed service providers | Corporate, healthcare, education sectors |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Leadership, team management, escalation handling | Technical support, troubleshooting, end-user assistance |
The It Service Desk Lead typically oversees support teams, manages escalations, and ensures service quality, requiring leadership skills and certifications like ITIL. In contrast, the It Support Specialist focuses on providing direct technical support to users, troubleshooting issues, and resolving technical problems. Both roles are essential in IT support but differ mainly in responsibility level and scope.

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Re-posted 16 days ago
The Service Desk Lead provides supervisory and operational leadership for the companyโs service desk functions. This role manages weekly day-to-day service desk operations, leads shift teams, ensures quality service delivery, and serves as the primary escalation point for service desk issues. The Lead works closely with the Service Desk Manager on process improvements and strategic initiatives while maintaining focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Provide operational leadership and supervision of service desk operations
Manage service desk shift operations and team coordination
Serve as primary escalation point for service desk issues
Monitor and ensure adherence to SLAs and quality standards
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support
Conduct service desk quality assurance reviews
Train and mentor service desk personnel
Generate shift reports and performance metrics
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field
6+ years of experience in service desk operations
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience
Strong understanding of ITIL principles and processes
Proficiency with service desk and ITSM platforms
Excellent problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills
Strong leadership and communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
Job Specific Skills
Service Desk Operations Leadership
ITIL & IT Service Management Processes
Technical Troubleshooting & Escalation Management
Team Supervision & Mentoring
Shift Operations & Quality Control
Preferred Skills
ITIL Foundation certification
ServiceNow platform expertise
Federal IT operations experience
Multi-site service desk coordination
Performance metrics and reporting
Compensation Ranges
Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
$84,900 - 154,500
EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.