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Lead Engineer – Hardware and Software – Desktop Support

ITAC Solutions

Birmingham

On-site

USD 65,000

Full time

20 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Desktop Support Lead to enhance their end-user technology experience. This pivotal role involves hands-on troubleshooting, team mentorship, and enterprise IT support in a collaborative environment. You will guide a team, tackle complex tech issues, and implement proactive solutions to improve workflows. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape internal support standards while working closely with infrastructure and security teams. If you are passionate about technology and eager to lead a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Leadership role within a collaborative IT team
Face-to-face engagement across departments
Opportunity to shape internal support standards
Access to enterprise-level systems
Encouragement for growth through training and certifications

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on desktop support experience required.
  • Expertise in Microsoft 365 and Windows environments is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Guide and mentor desktop support staff for optimal service.
  • Resolve high-priority tech issues and manage device setups.

Skills

Desktop Support
Team Leadership
Technical Troubleshooting
Microsoft 365
Windows Environments
Endpoint Security
Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN)
Healthcare IT
Security Certifications (Security+, CISSP)

Job description

Lead Engineer – Hardware and Software – Desktop Support
Birmingham, AL - Onsite

Job ID: 36282

Posted: 2025-04-04

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Ready to step into a leadership role where your tech skills truly shine? Our client is seeking a hands-on Desktop Support Lead to anchor their end-user technology experience. This is a critical, in-person position based in Birmingham that combines high-level troubleshooting, team mentorship, and enterprise IT support. You’ll be the steady hand behind fast resolutions and proactive system improvements that keep operations running smoothly.

Benefits & Extras

  • Leadership role within a collaborative and forward-thinking IT team
  • Face-to-face engagement across departments—no siloed work here
  • Chance to shape internal support standards and optimize workflows
  • Access to enterprise-level systems and complex problem-solving
  • Collaborative work with infrastructure and security teams
  • Encouragement for growth through training and certifications

Compensation: $65K

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Guide and mentor desktop support staff, ensuring top-tier service delivery
  • Tackle high-priority tech issues with deep technical insight
  • Manage the full lifecycle of device setups—from imaging to deployment
  • Deliver hands-on support for users across office environments
  • Resolve support tickets and remote issues quickly and efficiently
  • Analyze recurring problems and implement proactive solutions
  • Create internal guides and conduct user training for improved tech usage

What You’ll Need to be Considered

  • 5+ years of Desktop support hands-on experience.
  • Confidence managing escalations and setting team standards
  • Expertise with Microsoft 365, Windows environments, and endpoint security
  • Familiarity with core networking elements like TCP/IP, DNS, and VPN
  • Healthcare IT experience or regulated industry background is a plus
  • Security-focused certifications (like Security+ or CISSP) are a strong bonus
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