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IT Support Analyst I (3rd Shift) - Remote

$19.18 - $23.99/hr

Shift: 4x10 Sunday night - Thursday morning Start Time 9 pm EST End Time: 7:30 am EST The ... This includes Microsoft Windows Operating System, MAC OS, desktops, laptops, MS Office products, MS ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for night shift remote desktop in the United States is $22.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Night shift remote desktop jobs involve providing technical support or IT services during overnight hours, typically through remote access to users' computers or servers. Employees in this role may troubleshoot issues, perform maintenance, monitor systems, or support clients in different time zones. These positions are often remote, allowing workers to assist customers or organizations from their own location while ensuring critical IT operations run smoothly outside regular business hours.

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Night Shift Remote Desktop professionals often encounter challenges such as managing alertness during overnight hours, handling urgent technical issues with limited on-site support, and maintaining effective communication with daytime teams. To manage these challenges, it's important to establish a consistent sleep schedule, leverage detailed documentation left by day teams, and use collaboration tools to communicate updates. Being proactive in monitoring systems and developing strong troubleshooting skills can also help address technical issues efficiently during off-hours.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a night shift remote desktop support specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Night Shift Remote Desktop Support Specialist, you need strong troubleshooting skills, knowledge of operating systems, networking basics, and typically a degree or certification in IT such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST). Familiarity with remote desktop tools (like TeamViewer or Remote Desktop Services), ticketing systems, and IT security protocols is essential. Excellent communication, patience, and problem-solving abilities help you efficiently resolve user issues and provide support during off-hours. These skills ensure quick, effective support and minimal downtime for users working outside regular business hours.
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Infographic showing various Night Shift Remote Desktop job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,766 per year, or $23 per hour.

Remote Desktop Support (Service Desk Engineer)

Mpathic LLC

Remote

$40K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Hiring Immediately
Mpathic's Mission is to help enterprises fulfill their mission by delivering superlative omnichannel contact center services, to employ technology that reduces customer effort and magnifies humanity, and to treat every encounter with another person as an unrepeatable chance to make their life better.
www.mpathic.com/
Service Desk Engineers (SDE) possess the experience, skill level and in-depth knowledge of the customer environment to effectively respond to general IT-related inquiries for Mpathic on behalf of our customer, a large National Managed Service Provider; they work efficiently in a structured environment, evincing a high and unvarying degree of professionalism and empathy. SDEs will possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, be proficient and consistent problem solvers, collaborate with Mpathic team members and customer personnel, and be able to think critically, listen actively and care about customers with unvarying intentionality.
Schedule: Friday through Monday 12:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST (10 hour shift with 30 minutes unpaid lunch) It is critical that the SDE is present, with extremely high punctuality, for each scheduled shift.
This is an hourly contracted position, and all work is performed from home. All equipment is provided by customer, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, wireless keyboard, mouse and headset.
The initial training is typically two weeks, followed by 2-3 weeks of shadowing with the POD.
Duties:
• Perform Microsoft Windows Server administration in an Active Directory environment for multiple organizations;
• Provide administration and maintenance of end users' computers and associated systems in various LAN/WAN environments;
• Operating System installation for Windows Servers and Desktop systems;
• Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination therefore;
• Contribute to computer and network security using a variety of security-based software products and hardware appliances;
• Provide corporate networking and infrastructure device(s) support, especially as it relates to the end user devices;
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level contact and problem resolution to hardware, software and applications issues for customers;
• Resolve user-reported technical issues using available resources while following documented procedures and policies;
• Explain computer and software operations to technical and non-technical users;
• Document, track and monitor the problem to ensure a timely resolution with our internal systems (RMM and case tracking systems);
• Serve as liaison between customers and external support staff to assure accurate problem interpretation. Maintain communication with customers during the problem resolution process;
• Work with third party IT vendors, providing management and oversight; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience
  • 3-5 years of IT support experience (or equivalent aptitude).
  • Empathetic, client-first mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in Windows OS, Microsoft 365, and standard IT issues.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, RDS, and PowerShell.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in continuous learning and technical growth.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in a Windows System Administration or IT Service Desk role.
  • Experience with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V) and remote PC management.
  • Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, ITF+.

Why Join Mpathic?
  • Work from the comfort of your home with all equipment provided.
  • Be part of a high-impact team supporting critical IT operations.
  • Competitive pay and benefits with discretional performance bonuses.
  • Opportunities for growth and skill development in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Description
$40K-$50K

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