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Homefield IT

Escalation Technician

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

... and document the help desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and ... Perform remote fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software ...

Mondo

Manager IT/ Senior System Administrator

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Manage Help Desk tickets with timely resolution, clear communication, and SLA adherence. * Perform ... Support remote onboarding and offboarding for new hires across global offices. Qualifications * 5 ...

National Debt Relief, LLC.

IT Operations Technician

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$26.50 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... help desk, IT operations, or end user support position required. Required Skills/Abilities ... Prior experience providing remote user support. * Prior experience utilizing IT Ticketing systems.

National Debt Relief, LLC.

IT Operations Technician

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$26.50 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... help desk, IT operations, or end user support position required. Required Skills/Abilities ... Prior experience providing remote user support. * Prior experience utilizing IT Ticketing systems.

Fuku

Lead Rust Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$112K - $147K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

S olid understanding of Linux OS fundamentals, including namespaces and networking * C omfortable working in an ambiguous, early-stage startup environment Nice to Have: * E xperience working at an ...

NinjaOne

C++ Staff Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... Experience in Cross-platform development (Windows/macOS/Linux - Win32 API, POSIX) * gRPC / Protocol ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote linux help desk in Newark, NJ is $24.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.10 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectRemote Linux Help DeskRemote Network Support Specialist
CertificationsLinux+, CompTIA A+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentHelp desk, technical supportNetwork troubleshooting, infrastructure support
Industry UsageIT support, customer serviceNetwork administration, enterprise IT
Common Search IntentTechnical support for Linux systemsNetwork issues and infrastructure support

The Remote Linux Help Desk primarily focuses on providing technical support and troubleshooting for Linux-based systems, often assisting end-users with software, hardware, and OS issues. In contrast, a Remote Network Support Specialist concentrates on maintaining and troubleshooting network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and connectivity problems. While both roles require networking knowledge, the Linux Help Desk emphasizes OS-specific support, whereas Network Support Specialists focus on network hardware and architecture.

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Infographic showing various Remote Linux Help Desk job openings in Newark, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,356 per year, or $24.2 per hour.

Escalation Technician

Homefield IT

Manhattan, NY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Homefield IT provides exceptional enterprise-grade technology solutions to businesses of all sizes that take IT seriously. Through the strategic alignment of business objectives and technology - we help organizations achieve tangible success and growth at the speed of change. Our custom solutions are designed to help companies thrive in today's competitive landscape while preparing them to dominate tomorrow. When efficiency and productivity meet premier IT support and world-class customer service - your firm gets its Homefield advantage.
Job Description
The Escalation Technician role with Homefield IT is one of the lead technical members of the team, responsible for taking on high level escalations and tickets. The Service Team here is responsible for the day-to-day end user support for all our clients. This includes (but is not limited to) support of client hardware, line of business applications, network health, and business continuity. Our main goal is to provide best-in-class customer service to our clients. As the Escalation technician, you will have crucial involvement in these overall responsibilities of the Service team.
Escalation Technicians Job Responsibilities
• Field incoming escalated requests from end users via both telephone and e-mail in a courteous manner.
• Document in our ticketing system all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issue.
• Prioritize and schedule problems.
• Record, track, and document the help desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution within our ticketing system and where appropriate our knowledgebase system.
• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
• Perform remote fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications.
• Perform post-resolution follow-ups to help requests.
Qualifications
• At least three years of experience in Windows Server administration such as Active Directory, and Remote Desktop Services
• Experience with networking including switches, wireless networks, VPNm DNS, DHCP, VLANs
• Must have previous MSP experience
• Focus on customer service - We are passionate about going above and beyond to provide our customers with excellent service. We expect you to be of the same mindset.
• Demonstrated history of job stability - We invest a lot in our employees. We are looking for candidates who want a career, not a short-term gig.
• Accountability - You are reliable and take responsibility for the tasks assigned to you.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, and weekends - On occasion, we do require work outside of our standard business hours to accommodate client needs
Experience/Skills Required
• TCP/IP networking stack, switches, routers and firewalls • Peripheral devices, including network printers, scanners, etc.
• Anti-Virus and malware protection solutions
• Microsoft Office 365
• Windows Server 2008/2012/2016
• Cloud computing infrastructure
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to assume responsibility and ownership for work performed
• Complete command of English language both written and conversational
• ConnectWise Manage
Experience/Skills Preferred
• ConnectWise Automate and Control
• Technical Certifications
• Auvik
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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