T2 Service Desk Engineer

WEBIT Services; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Company-paid AD&D Insurance

Company-paid LTD & STD Insurance

Unlimited PTO after 90 days

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Job summary

WEBIT Services is seeking a Tier 2 Service Desk Engineer to extend our mid-level IT support within the service desk team in Naperville. You will troubleshoot advanced issues, mentor junior staff, and contribute to project work while delivering high-quality IT services to clients.

You will handle virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), AD/O365 administration, backups, and network/systems security on Windows and Linux servers, and you will collaborate with IT professionals to ensure reliable, secure,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a technical support role.
• Certs like MCSE, CCNA, ITIL are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux server admin, networking, virtualization, cloud, and security.
• Strong problem solving and communication with clients.
• Team player with ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Support virtualization, backups, storage, and network security.
• Administer Windows Servers and AD/O365.
• Mentor Tier 1 staff and participate in projects.
• Maintain documentation and proactive maintenance.
• Lead incident response and security measures.

Skills

Technical support

Tier 2 support

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Windows admin

Education

MCSE

CCNA

ITIL

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Job Summary

As a Tier 2 Service Desk Engineer, you will serve as the mid - level of technical support within our service desk team. You will handle technical issues, provide guidance, and collaborate with other IT professionals to ensure the delivery of superior IT services. Your role will involve troubleshooting advanced issues, mentoring junior staff, and participating in project work, if needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Mid - Level Technical Support: Resolve technical issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution, including but not limited to:
  • Virtualization: VMware & Hyper-V
  • Backup systems and Storage
  • Network and Security (Firewall Systems, Router and Switches etc.)
  • Active Directory and O365 Administration
• System Administration: Working knowledge support of advanced system administration tasks, including server management, network configuration, and security implementations on Windows Servers 2008-2022 (AD, AZURE AD, DNS, DHCP, Online Exchange/ 0365)
• Project Participation: Collaborate with project teams to assist with IT projects for clients.
• Mentorship and Training: Provide guidance and training to Tier 1 support staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Client Interaction: Communicate effectively with clients to understand their technical needs, provide updates, and ensure satisfaction with services rendered.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of technical solutions, procedures, and client interactions.
• Proactive Maintenance: Conduct regular system audits, performance tuning, and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
• Incident Management: Lead the response to major incidents, including identification, resolution, and post-incident review to prevent recurrence.
• Security: Implement and manage security measures to protect client data and systems from threats and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical support role, with at least 2 years in a support capacity.
• Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as MCSE, CCNA, ITIL, or similar are highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Working knpwledge in Windows and Linux server administration, networking (LAN/WAN), virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V), cloud services (AWS, Azure), and security best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex technical issues independently.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Customer Service: Strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining client relationships.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and share knowledge effectively.

• Experience in a technical support role, with at least 2 years in a Tier 2 support capacity.

• Certifications: Relevant industry certifications are highly desirable.

• Technical Skills: Working knowledge in Windows and Linux server administration, networking (LAN/WAN), virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V), cloud services (AWS, Azure), and security best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex technical issues independently.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Customer Service: Strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining client relationships.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and share knowledge effectively.

Benefits

• Company-paid Day-1 Health Insurance for employee
• Company-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid LTD & STD Insurance
• Unlimited PTO after 90 days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Life Insurance

Additional Information

• Position Type: Full time, salaried
• Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000/yr
• Unlimited PTO Eligibility: After 90 days
• Employee Ownership Eligible after 1 year of service