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IT Service Desk Lead
<p>We are seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Lead to oversee a team of support specialists in delivering high-quality technical assistance across the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on optimizing service desk operations, improving customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement in IT support processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor the IT Service Desk team to ensure consistent, high-quality support for end users.</li><li>Maintain and enhance service management processes including incident, problem, and asset management.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements, including documentation and communication of changes to stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless support for infrastructure and application changes.</li><li>Research and recommend emerging technologies and best practices to improve service delivery.</li><li>Participate in hiring and development of service desk staff, ensuring appropriate skill levels and coverage.</li><li>Monitor and report on service desk performance metrics such as incident trends, resolution times, and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Ensure effective configuration and use of support tools to align with service processes.</li><li>Promote knowledge sharing and self-service capabilities through documentation and resource development.</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis and partner with stakeholders to prevent recurring issues.</li><li>Provide direct support for technical issues including hardware, software, operating systems, and network connectivity.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong understanding of ITIL principles and IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks.</li><li>Proficiency with ticketing and service desk platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, Freshservice).</li><li>Experience with remote support tools (e.g., TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Microsoft Remote Desktop).</li><li>Familiarity with enterprise systems including Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms.</li><li>Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).</li><li>Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration, and endpoint management tools.</li><li>Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and customer service skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience with performance metrics and dashboard reporting tools.</li></ul>
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  • San Diego, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 40.00 - 48.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Lead to oversee a team of support specialists in delivering high-quality technical assistance across the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on optimizing service desk operations, improving customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement in IT support processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor the IT Service Desk team to ensure consistent, high-quality support for end users.</li><li>Maintain and enhance service management processes including incident, problem, and asset management.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements, including documentation and communication of changes to stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless support for infrastructure and application changes.</li><li>Research and recommend emerging technologies and best practices to improve service delivery.</li><li>Participate in hiring and development of service desk staff, ensuring appropriate skill levels and coverage.</li><li>Monitor and report on service desk performance metrics such as incident trends, resolution times, and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Ensure effective configuration and use of support tools to align with service processes.</li><li>Promote knowledge sharing and self-service capabilities through documentation and resource development.</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis and partner with stakeholders to prevent recurring issues.</li><li>Provide direct support for technical issues including hardware, software, operating systems, and network connectivity.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-03T00:14:23Z

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