IT Service Desk Engineer- 3rd Shift

Impact Networking, LLC; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 59,500 - 70,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20 days of PTO

Comprehensive health plans

401(K) & retirement plans

Job summary

A leading managed services provider is hiring for a Service Desk Engineer in Lake Forest, IL. You will provide Tier 2 IT support, document solutions, and maintain customer relations. Ideal candidates possess strong Windows Server and Active Directory skills, along with IT diagnostic abilities. Offering competitive salary and extensive benefits including up to 20 days of PTO and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing user accounts through Office 365 admin portal.
• Proven troubleshooting skills with Office 365 applications.
• Ability to document issues in ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 end-user IT support.
• Document and resolve user computing issues.
• Develop relationships with customers for exceptional service.

Skills

Windows Server 2019-2025 Administration

Active Directory management

DNS, DHCP, VPN

Office 365 administration

IT diagnostic abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant IT certifications (A+, Network+, etc.)

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Overview

Impact is hiring Service Desk Engineers for our Nationally ranked Best and Brightest Workplace! Impact is a leading national managed services provider, specializing in: IT & Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation & AI, Integrated Marketing, and Print & Document Management. Our partnerships are defined by thoughtful business strategy, solutions architecture, technology deployment, and ongoing support –with a driving focus to bring enterprise-level resources to the SMB and midmarket. We are committed to customer-centric excellence, delivering tailored solutions that enhance client value and drive sustainable growth. Join our team of experts and be part of an innovative culture that puts customers at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Provide Tier 2 end-user IT support escalated by Tier 1 Analysts
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot user computing issues to resolution and maintain customer satisfaction
• Identify user problems and work within a structured problem management and resolution process to maintain customer satisfaction
• Work with Impact advanced engineering resources and vendors to deliver effective escalated support and services

Documentation and reporting

• On-time documentation of issues within Impact's ticketing system
• Run historical reports to identify reoccurring service disruptions
• Document problem resolution and processes
• Assist with on-boarding of new clients and users
• Run diagnostic applications to resolve problems

General

• Participate in ongoing training and attainment of manufacturer certifications
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and engineers that further develop our company's positive reputation through exceptional customer service

What We Are Looking For

Required Skills and Experience

• Windows Server 2019-2025 Administration
• Active Directory management and maintenance
• DNS, DHCP, VPN and foundational networking and connectivity concepts
• Ability to manage user accounts, licenses, and permissions through Office 365 admin portal
• Fundamental troubleshooting of Office 365 applications and services
• Strong IT diagnostic abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working experience as a NOC Technician, NOC Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Network Support Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, IT Administrator, IT Specialist, Network Technician, Service Desk Engineer, Service Desk Analyst, etc.

Valued Skills And Experience

• Remote Desktop Services and RMM familiarity
• VMWare, Hyper-V and other virtualization technologies
• Azure and other cloud solutions
• Microsoft Exchange, SQL, and SharePoint management
• Storage solutions: SAN, NAS, and Shared Storage
• Experience as part of a Microsoft Partner organization
• Experience working for a managed services organization

Valued Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Microsoft Fundamental and Associate certifications
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Security+, etc. certifications
• Cisco certifications

Why Join Us?

Our purpose is people. We empower them to innovate, grow, and succeed. That\'s how we change the world – one person, one company, one community at a time.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values, which guide how we work, grow, and succeed together:

• Innovation: We embrace change because innovation lives outside the comfort zone.
• Passion: We are driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and obsessed with making an impact.
• Honesty: We are fiercely transparent and consistently honest.
• Fun: We fuel work with fun, knowing life\'s too short for boring.
• Low Ego: We champion ideas over titles, because brilliance knows no rank.
• One Team: We win as a team, we lose as a team, we are one team.

Benefits

• Up to 20 days of PTO
• Up to 7 Paid Sick Days
• 12+ paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Health, Disability Life, Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(K) & retirement plans
• Tenure incentives at 5-, 10-, and 20-year marks
• Continued education reimbursement
• On-going training & development opportunities

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Impact, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $59,500-$70,500.

Join us at Impact, where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work creates real change. Let’s build something incredible together!

Seniorities and Types

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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