We’re looking for a senior tech pro who genuinely loves solving hard problems and helping others grow. If you’re the person your team already comes to when things go sideways — and you enjoy that role — keep reading.
About the Role
This is a hybrid leadership role — part hands-on technical expert, part team mentor, part process builder. You’ll be the go-to escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 technicians, drive the team’s automation strategy, and make sure our standards and quality don’t slip as we grow.
You won’t just be managing tickets — you’ll be shaping how the team works, what they learn, and how we deliver for clients.
What You’ll Be Doing
Helpdesk Leadership
- Own Tier 1–3 escalations, triage complex tickets, and serve as the primary technical authority for the team.
- Monitor ticket queues for SLA compliance, workload balance, and resolution quality — and step in when corrections are needed.
- Coach technicians in real time, helping them work through tough issues and build their skills along the way.
- Enforce team policies, documentation standards, and quality benchmarks consistently across the board.
Project Delivery
- Lead concurrent technology projects from scoping to completion — tracking milestones, budgets, and scope.
- Develop project scope statements and timed implementation plans in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Manage client expectations proactively when targets need adjustment; communicate changes clearly and professionally.
- Ensure quality across all deliverables through peer review, testing, and documentation.
Automation & Standards
- Lead the team’s automation strategy — identify manual work that shouldn’t be manual and build workflows to fix it.
- Build, maintain, and improve automation using leading industry tools; serve as the team’s subject matter expert.
- Own the knowledge base and SOP library; ensure documentation stays current, accessible, and actionable.
- Research emerging tools and practices and bring recommendations to leadership.
Mentorship
- Run regular 1:1s with Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 technicians — assess skill gaps and build individualized growth plans.
- Transfer knowledge through hands-on coaching, structured training, and shared documentation.
- Model exemplary behavior in professionalism, technical excellence, and customer service.
- Identify recurring issues across the team and drive root-cause resolution through training or automation.
What We’re Looking For
- 6–10+ years of experience in IT services or an MSP/NOC environment, with demonstrated project leadership.
- Prior experience in a team lead, senior technician, or mentorship role (formal or informal).
- Expert-level Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Azure administration.
- Hands-on scripting and automation experience — you’ve built things, not just managed them.
- Comfortable in ConnectWise or a similar PSA platform.
- Strong network knowledge: LANs, VPNs, vLANs, and client infrastructure.
- Relevant certifications a plus: MS-102, AZ-104, CCNA, Security+, Network+, or similar.
You’ll Thrive Here If You...
- Actually enjoy teaching others and watching them grow.
- Get frustrated when things are done manually that could be automated.
- Can context-switch between a complex escalation and a team check-in without losing your cool.
- Care about documentation — not just doing the work, but making sure it’s repeatable.
- Communicate clearly with both technical teammates and non-technical clients.
- Hold yourself — and others — to a high standard, with integrity and professionalism.
A Note on Time & Billing
We track time through resolution notes in service tickets — daily accountability for 8 hours is a real expectation here, and we’d want you to hold your team to the same standard. Monthly billable target is 85%+ of available hours.
eTop Technology is an MSP based in Redlands, CA. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for this role. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities.
Company Description
We’re a fast-growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) that partners with a wide variety of businesses. Our team thrives on solving complex IT challenges, supporting networks that range from 5 to 125 users, and delivering excellent service. We’re looking for a Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician who’s ready to troubleshoot issues, dig into technical problems, and collaborate with a close-knit team to keep our clients running smoothly.