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VIP Staffing

Help Desk Technician

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

VIP Staffing is immediately hiring a Help Desk Technician for a local leading organization in ... Proficiency with Windows, linux, MacOS, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and VMware * Strong ...

STI

Help Desk Technician

Golden, CO · On-site

$20.75 - $28/hr

Help Desk Technician Golden, CO 12+ Months NOTE: This is 100% on site, with 5-8hr days to start ... 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 ...

VIP Staffing

Help Desk Technician

Albuquerque, NM

$21 - $25/hr

VIP Staffing is immediately hiring a Help Desk Technician for a local leading organization in ... Proficiency with Windows, linux, MacOS, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and VMware * Strong ...

BAE Systems

Help Desk Anst II

Dayton, OH · On-site

$61K - $104K/yr

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex Help Desk tickets at the AFRL DSRC ... Troubleshoot Linux, authentication, account access, storage, and HPC job submission issues.

Innosoul inc

Help Desk Analyst

Jackson, MS · On-site

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

Mainframe Intermediate Preferred Linux Intermediate Preferred Windows Advanced Hardware Required ... help desk related issues. Experience analyst with a background in system diagnosing software ...

FHR

A48-Help Desk Technician 48

Golden, CO · On-site

$20.75 - $28/hr

Our direct client has an opening for a Help Desk Technician 48 This position is 14 months with the ... with Windows, Linux, and IOS computers Excellent oral and written communication skills Detail ...

SAIC

Help Desk Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

Job Summary : SAIC is seeking an experienced Help Desk Technician to join their Technical ... Linux), applications (commercial and government), networks (IPs, subnets, etc.), and network ...

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How much do seasonal linux help desk jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal linux help desk in the United States is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Linux Help Desk vs Linux System Administrator?

AspectSeasonal Linux Help DeskLinux System Administrator
CertificationsBasic Linux certifications (e.g., Linux+)Advanced certifications (e.g., RHCE, LPIC)
Work EnvironmentHelp desk, support centers, remote assistanceData centers, enterprise networks, server management
Employer & IndustryIT support companies, tech departmentsLarge organizations, hosting providers, enterprise IT
Search & ComparisonFocuses on troubleshooting, user support, basic Linux issuesInvolves system configuration, network management, security

While both roles involve Linux, the Seasonal Linux Help Desk primarily provides user support and troubleshooting on a temporary basis, often with entry-level certifications. In contrast, a Linux System Administrator manages and maintains Linux servers and networks, requiring advanced skills and certifications. The roles differ in scope, responsibilities, and work environment, catering to different career paths within the Linux industry.

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Linux Help Desk Manager, Need MSP Experience

Linux Help Desk Manager, Need MSP Experience

Next Step Systems

Des Plaines, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 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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We help companies that are looking to hire Linux Help Desk Managers for jobs Des Plaines, Illinois and in other cities too. Please contact our IT recruiting agencies and IT staffing companies today! Phone 630-428-0600 ext 11 or email us at jobs@nextstepsystems.com. Click here to submit your resume for this job and others.
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