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Tier 2 Service Desk Analyst 3+ year contract with extensions Onsite Mon-Fri 8am-5pm pst An international law firm spanning across the US/Europe/Asia is looking for an onsite Tier 2 Service Desk ...

The Service Desk supports roughly 3000+ end users. This analyst will sit onsite in the Seattle WA office 5 days a week. This role will primarily focus on 1st and 2nd level support handling software ...

Service Desk Duration : Contract Location : Cary, NC Working knowledge of Active Directory, Outlook 2010/2013, MS Exchange Working knowledge of VPN solutions as well as RSA SecurID tokens Strong ...

Service Desk Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

This role is responsible for managing daily Service Desk operations, supervising multi-tier technical support teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality customer ...

The Role The Service Desk Manager will manage a team of Service Desk Analysts and IT support personnel, ensuring efficient resolution of technical issues, optimal user experience, and adherence to ...

This role is responsible for managing daily Service Desk operations, supervising multi-tier technical support teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality customer ...

Service Desk Technician This temporary Service Desk Technician role supports a centralized technology service desk that provides infrastructure, telecommunications, systems, and end-user support for ...

Service Desk Specialist I who will provide 24/7 Tier 1, Service Desk support for creating tickets, performing initial troubleshooting, and documenting steps to resolve incidents in accordance with ...

The Service Desk is critical to the success of our IT organization. Increasingly, our customers demand the delivery of a world-class service; our delivery of that service can be the difference ...

This role is responsible for managing daily Service Desk operations, supervising multi-tier technical support teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality customer ...

We are seeking a Service Desk Manager to lead and continuously improve the endtoend digital workplace experience for our users, including executives, corporate office and remote employees, and ...

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How much do service desk jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for service desk in the United States is $20.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a service desk do?

A service desk is a support role responsible for handling IT-related issues, providing technical assistance, and resolving user problems. They often use ticketing systems, communicate with users, and may require knowledge of troubleshooting tools and ITIL practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Service Desk professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Service Desk professional, you need strong troubleshooting abilities, IT knowledge (often supported by a relevant degree or certifications like CompTIA A+), and excellent customer service skills. Familiarity with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira, remote desktop tools, and basic networking concepts is typically required. Outstanding communication, patience, and problem-solving skills make someone stand out in this role. These competencies are vital for efficiently resolving user issues, maintaining high customer satisfaction, and ensuring smooth IT operations.

What are Service Desk jobs?

Service Desk jobs involve providing technical support and assistance to users within an organization or to customers using a company's products or services. These professionals are the first point of contact for troubleshooting hardware, software, network, and other IT-related issues. They log incidents, resolve problems, escalate more complex issues to higher-level support, and ensure users can continue their work with minimal interruption. Service Desk roles require strong communication, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of IT systems and tools.

What jobs pay 4000 a week without a degree?

Service desk roles typically do not pay $4,000 a week without a degree; however, high-paying jobs outside this field, such as sales managers, real estate brokers, or skilled trades like electricians and plumbers, can reach or exceed that level with experience. These positions often require specialized skills, certifications, or extensive experience rather than formal degrees.

Is getting a helpdesk job hard?

A helpdesk or service desk job typically requires good communication skills, basic technical knowledge, and problem-solving abilities. While some positions may require certifications like CompTIA A+ or experience with specific tools, entry-level roles are often accessible to those with relevant skills and a willingness to learn.

How can I make 2000 a week working from home?

A Service Desk role typically offers a fixed salary or hourly wage, making it unlikely to reach $2000 weekly solely from standard hours. To increase earnings, professionals can pursue certifications like CompTIA or ITIL, develop strong technical and communication skills, and consider freelance or consulting opportunities in IT support or related fields, which may offer higher pay for specialized services or extended hours.

What are some common challenges Service Desk professionals face and how can they effectively manage them?

Service Desk professionals often encounter challenges such as managing high ticket volumes, handling difficult or frustrated users, and balancing multiple priorities. To effectively manage these, it’s important to develop strong communication and problem-solving skills, utilize ticketing systems efficiently, and practice time management. Many organizations provide training and encourage collaboration with other IT teams, which helps Service Desk staff resolve issues more quickly and maintain a positive support experience. Staying composed under pressure and seeking assistance when needed are also key strategies for success in this role.

What is the difference between Service Desk vs Help Desk?

AspectService DeskHelp Desk
Primary FocusBroader IT support, incident management, and service requestsInitial troubleshooting and issue resolution
ScopeIncludes service management, change management, and user supportPrimarily reactive support for end-user problems
CertificationsITIL, CompTIA A+ often preferredITIL, CompTIA A+ often preferred
Work EnvironmentIT departments, service centers, enterprise environmentsHelp desks, customer support centers, IT support teams

While both Service Desk and Help Desk roles involve supporting users with IT issues, the Service Desk has a broader scope, managing overall IT services and processes, whereas the Help Desk focuses mainly on troubleshooting and resolving end-user problems. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job role.

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Infographic showing various Service Desk job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,162 per year, or $20.3 per hour.
Service Desk Specialist

Service Desk Specialist

Insight Global

San Diego, CA • On-site

$29 - $31/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Tier 2 Service Desk Analyst

3+ year contract with extensions

Onsite Mon-Fri 8am-5pm pst


JOB DESCRIPTION

An international law firm spanning across the US/Europe/Asia is looking for an onsite Tier 2 Service Desk Analyst to join their 365, 24x7 Service Desk onsite in their San Diego office - The shift is 8am-5pm PST. The Service Desk supports roughly 3000+ end users. This analyst will sit onsite in the San Diego CA office 5 days a week. This role will primarily focus on 1st and 2nd level support handling software issues and more complex issues that may not have a KB written and it needs to be researched. Each field office has their own Desktop techs and this role will be a part of the Service Desk team - this team is encompassed of a virtual Tier 1, a virtual Tier 2 Application Support team and now onsite Tier 2 analysts. The onsite analysts can escalate internally to the virtual Tier 2 App team or to the Desktop team as needed. It is expected that this resource will be able to handle virtual and in-person live support. This resource will serve as one of the "faces" in person for the rest of the virtual service desk, so relationship building is key in this position. We want the end users to have a local onsite technician that they know. They won't be expected to be desktop support as there is another team responsible but more so be a trusted local Service Desk member and be able to connect with end users on a personal level.
The firm is in the Top 50 largest law firms in the world; they focus on corporate, litigation, intellectual property, fund formation, public markets, employment, life sciences (#1 law firm for tech and life sciences IPOs), clean technology, real estate, financial services, retail, regulatory and energy practices. The firm received the following awards form Fortune Magazine: Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces for Flexibility, Best Workplaces for Giving Back, and Best Workplaces for Parents.
The Service Desk analyst will serve as the front line for the firm and will assist the organization in managing processes for Incident, Change, Service Request and Problem Management.
We are seeking folks who are customer service-oriented, high energy, professional, and eager to learn new technologies. The total team of agents will be handling roughly 400-500 contacts a day (roughly 12-14/hr); roughly 33% of tickets are calls into the Service Desk, and 67% are emails coming in that will be allocated for scheduled calls. This role will require 1 day a month on the phone queue, but the majority of this role is technical research for complex issues, learning about more complex software support instances and staying up to date on new technologies being brought into their environment.
Since this is a 365 desk there will be opportunities for the analyst to volunteer to work a holiday for 1.5 pay. The analyst will also accrue up to 10 days PTO to use. This role is a multi-year long engagement.
Responsibilities:
Provide responsive, timely and high-quality support to corporate customers regarding their technical inquiries, driving ownership and resolution of issues through critical thinking, technical proficiency, and excellent communication.
- Research, resolve, and respond to complex questions received via emails, chat, and collaboration tools, providing support on the computing and collaboration environment, including the following systems, platforms, or technology:
-Microsoft Office 365 Account Support, Password Resets, etc.
-Windows 10; PC Laptop, Desktop and Mobile Device support
-MS Office Productivity Suite functional support
-Collaboration tools including but not limited to Zoom
-Remote support toolsets including: ProxyPro
-Support of Audio-Visual teleconference systems, equipment, and scheduling, such as Zoom Rooms
-Acquire and maintain knowledge of updated supported platforms and releases, current support policies, and methods of support delivery, to provide technically accurate solutions to customers.
-Attend structured and unstructured (shadow, OJT) training sessions offered within the group and assist in training workshops, as well as weekly Team training sessions.
-Utilize ITSM ticketing system (such as ServiceNow) to classify, prioritize and enter details of each working interaction with appropriate level of detail and attention to completeness, accuracy, and grammar.
-Participate in team projects that enhance the quality or efficiency of Service Desk service.
-Average handling time ~9-13 minutes, handling 12-14 contacts/hourly.
-Accurate troubleshooting notes, multi-tasking - documenting and troubleshooting simultaneously
Compensation: $29-31/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.


REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- 3+ years experience as a Service Desk Analyst or Technical Support
- experience with white glove support c-level/executives
- previous technical research experience for complex tickets
- hands-on documentation experience writing KBs, etc
- Proven expertise with positive customer service skills and communication skills
- onsite technical support experience as well as remote support
- Experience with ITSM / Ticketing systems, such as any of the following: BMC Remedy, Cherwell, Freshdesk, ServiceNow, Zendesk
- Demonstrated support of enterprise environments, including: (preferred to have experience, but if not we can teach!)
Hands-on and/or remote Break / Fix support of desktop and laptop computing equipment and peripherals
Support of Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System
Support of MS O365 provisioned accounts
Support of mobile devices such as iphone, android, iPads, Surface Devices, etc.
Password Reset, Account Unlock, etc.
Support of MacBook devices and MacOS
Support of collaboration platforms and environments such as Zoom, Slack, MS Teams, etc.
Use of remote-support technologies such as Bomgar, TeamViewer, BeyondTrust., etc.


NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Prior experience working within a firm environment including Accounting, Consulting or Legal organizations is a strong plus
- Experience with ACD systems, such as any of the following: Amazon (AWS), Avaya, Cisco Jabber, Cisco Unified Contact Center, Genesys, NICE InContact, Five9 (preferred)
- ServiceNow experience
- Legal applications (iManage, InTapp, Box, etc)
- Experience supporting MacOS 10-11; MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
- Technical certifications