Onsite Service Desk Lead Analyst & Escalation Expert

H.I.G. Capital; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

H.I.G. Capital in Florida is seeking a Lead Analyst, Service Desk, to oversee day-to-day operations and provide expert-level support across the firm.

This onsite role requires an annual rotation between our Coral Gables, Florida and Miami/Brickell, Florida offices. The Lead Analyst will act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues, support IT management in driving service improvements, and mentor Service Desk analysts to elevate technical capability and service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or a high school diploma with equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Service Desk or IT support experience in enterprise environments, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10/11, Office 365/Microsoft 365, SCCM, Intune, and enterprise desktop support.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server OS, VMware, networking, Cisco/Fortinet devices, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions.
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools such as PRTG, LogicMonitor, or similar.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop IT teams, balancing hands-on support with leadership responsibilities.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with ability to convey technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications preferred: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), and Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Service Desk team, including Junior Analysts and IT Interns, fostering technical skill development and professional growth.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex Tier 2-3 incidents across hardware, software, mobile devices, enterprise applications, and network systems.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Service Desk, ensuring timely incident resolution and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate with IT management to develop, implement, and improve IT support processes and procedures.
• Provide strategic input on IT initiatives, system upgrades, and new technology deployments to enhance productivity and security.
• Maintain and manage IT assets, including imaging, configuration, and lifecycle management, ensuring accuracy of inventory and compliance with policies.
• Monitor enterprise IT systems, including endpoint security solutions, network devices, and alerting/monitoring tools, proactively addressing potential issues.
• Work closely with internal teams and business stakeholders to provide enhanced support for key leaders and high-priority initiatives.
• Document and maintain knowledge base articles, service desk procedures, and escalation protocols to ensure knowledge continuity.
• Participate in vendor management, liaising with external support organizations as necessary for complex technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

High school diploma with equivalent work experience

Tools

SCCM

Intune

VMware

PRTG

LogicMonitor

Windows Server OS

Cisco/Fortinet devices

Job description

H.I.G. Capital in Florida is seeking a Lead Analyst, Service Desk, to oversee day-to-day operations and provide expert-level support across the firm.

This onsite role requires an annual rotation between our Coral Gables, Florida and Miami/Brickell, Florida offices. The Lead Analyst will act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues, support IT management in driving service improvements, and mentor Service Desk analysts to elevate technical capability and service quality.