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Tier 2 Customer Support Lead ID 2025-3327 Job Locations US Category Information Technology Type Regular Full-Time Overview DecisionPoint seeks a Tier 2 Customer Support Lead to oversee all mid-level ...

The Tier 2 Customer Support Lead provides hands-on technical support, leads day-to-day queue management, coordinates with engineering and cybersecurity teams for escalated issues, and ensures Tier 2 ...

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Customer Service Representative Tier 2

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$14 - $19/hr

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$13.25 - $18/hr

The Tier 2 Customer Support Representative serves as the primary escalation point for complex customer service and order management concerns that require advanced troubleshooting and decision-making.

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Provide email and phone support to customers * Work with customers to understand goals and business processes * Provide expert knowledge of our product to the customer * Drive to continually improve ...

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How much do tier 2 customer support jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for tier 2 customer support in the United States is $20.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Tier 2 Customer Support specialist typically interact with other departments to resolve complex customer issues?

As a Tier 2 Customer Support specialist, you frequently collaborate with teams such as engineering, product management, and Tier 1 support. When you encounter issues that require technical investigation or product changes, you'll escalate cases to the appropriate department, providing detailed documentation and context. This cross-functional interaction is vital for resolving complex problems efficiently and ensuring a seamless customer experience. You'll also communicate updates back to both the customer and Tier 1 agents, acting as a bridge between technical teams and end-users.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tier 2 Customer Support specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tier 2 Customer Support specialist, you need advanced troubleshooting abilities, strong product knowledge, and typically some experience in technical support or a related field. Familiarity with helpdesk ticketing systems like Zendesk or Salesforce, and sometimes certifications such as CompTIA A+ or ITIL, are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and patience are crucial soft skills for handling escalated or complex customer issues. These skills ensure efficient resolution of technical problems and a positive customer experience, which are vital for customer retention and organizational reputation.

What is the difference between Tier 2 Customer Support vs Tier 1 Customer Support?

AspectTier 2 Customer SupportTier 1 Customer Support
ResponsibilitiesHandles complex issues, troubleshooting, and technical escalationsAddresses basic inquiries, account issues, and general support
CredentialsOften requires technical knowledge or certificationsTypically requires customer service training or basic technical skills
Work EnvironmentMore technical, problem-solving focused, often in a call center or support teamFrontline support, customer interaction, often in call centers or chat support
Common UsageUsed in industries with technical products or servicesUsed across various customer service sectors

In summary, Tier 2 Customer Support handles more complex technical issues and requires specialized knowledge, while Tier 1 Customer Support focuses on basic customer inquiries and general support. Both roles are essential in providing comprehensive customer service but differ in complexity and technical requirements.

What is a Tier 2 Customer Support representative?

Tier 2 Customer Support representatives are specialized support staff who handle more complex customer issues that cannot be resolved by Tier 1 (frontline) support. They possess deeper technical knowledge or expertise about the company's products or services, and often troubleshoot advanced problems, escalate tickets when necessary, and work closely with engineering or product teams to find solutions. Their role is critical in ensuring customer satisfaction by resolving challenging issues efficiently and accurately.
More about Tier 2 Customer Support jobs
Infographic showing various Tier 2 Customer Support job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,556 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Tier 2 Customer Support Lead

Decision Point

Reston, VA โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 13 days ago


Job description


Tier 2 Customer Support Lead
ID
2025-3327
Job Locations
US
Category
Information Technology
Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview

DecisionPoint seeks a Tier 2 Customer Support Lead to oversee all mid-level customer support operations across a large-scale federal and DoD-aligned digital ecosystem. This role ensures that all Tier 2 troubleshooting, escalations, and resolutions are timely, accurate, and aligned with enterprise brand, service standards, and user experience expectations.

The Tier 2 Customer Support Lead provides hands-on technical support, leads day-to-day queue management, coordinates with engineering and cybersecurity teams for escalated issues, and ensures Tier 2 operations deliver high-quality, customer-focused service.

This position is fully remote.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Tier 2 Customer Support Lead will:

    Oversee daily Tier 2 support operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality user support across digital platforms.
  • Lead troubleshooting for escalated technical issues, including user access, system errors, permissions, and platform behavior.
  • Coordinate complex issue resolution with engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, and product teams.
  • Ensure timely and accurate responses to user issues, aligned with brand tone and service expectations.
  • Manage Tier 2 queues, prioritizing cases based on urgency, impact, and mission requirements.
  • Review and improve workflows, SOPs, and escalation procedures.
  • Train and mentor Tier 2 specialists, ensuring knowledge consistency and skills growth.
  • Perform root cause analysis and recommend system or workflow improvements.
  • Support incident response activities related to service outages or degraded performance.
  • Ensure documentation of troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and recurring issue trends.
  • Collaborate with analytics and reporting teams to track KPIs, SLAs, and customer satisfaction metrics.
  • Contribute to knowledge base updates, technical guides, and user support documentation.
Qualifications

Clearance Requirement

Must hold an active Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 3 background investigation.

Education (Required)

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Information Technology, Digital Services, Customer Experience, or a related field.

Experience (Required)

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in customer support, technical support, service desk, or digital service operations.
  • Experience supporting Tier 2 or mid-level technical troubleshooting in an enterprise environment.
  • Experience coordinating with engineering teams on escalated technical issues.
  • Experience managing user communications and documentation with clarity and professionalism.

Technical Knowledge (Required)

  • Strong understanding of ticketing systems, escalation workflows, and service desk best practices.
  • Experience troubleshooting access, permissions, platform errors, and user-facing system behavior.
  • Knowledge of digital platform functions, content systems, or cloud-hosted applications.

Technical Knowledge (Preferred)

  • Experience with ITIL processes, especially incident, problem, and knowledge management.
  • Familiarity with digital analytics tools used to assess user behavior or service trends.
  • Experience supporting DoD, federal, or enterprise-scale digital environments.

Skills

  • Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to tailor explanations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to lead and mentor support staff in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
  • Strong organizational and queue management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
  • EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
  • Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
  • Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.