IT Help Desk Level 1 with Dispatch and Escalation Oversight

  • Full-Time
  • Remote

Job Description:

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Help Desk Level 1 Technician with a minimum of 3 years of help desk experience. This role requires someone who can resolve frontline technical issues while actively following up on escalated matters to ensure Level 2 and Level 3 engineers are handling important tickets properly and on time.


This is not a passive support position. The ideal candidate takes ownership of tickets from intake through resolution and ensures nothing stalls.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical Support
  • Provide Level 1 remote support for Windows environments
  • Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and mailbox issues
  • Manage user accounts in Active Directory and Entra ID
  • Diagnose printer, VPN, and workstation connectivity issues
  • Perform basic network troubleshooting using tools such as ipconfig and ping
  • Document all troubleshooting steps clearly in the ticketing system
  • Escalate issues with complete diagnostics and proper notes


Ticket Oversight and Follow Up

  • Monitor open tickets daily and identify high priority matters
  • Ensure escalated tickets are actively being worked by Level 2 and Level 3
  • Follow up internally when updates are missing
  • Prevent tickets from aging without progress
  • Maintain SLA awareness and escalate delays appropriately
  • Confirm issue resolution before ticket closure


Dispatch Support

  • Assign tickets based on urgency and technician skill level
  • Confirm client availability before scheduling remote sessions
  • Reassign tickets when necessary to prevent delays
  • Maintain visibility on overdue tickets


Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a help desk or service desk role
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 administration fundamentals
  • Experience with Active Directory user management
  • Basic networking knowledge including DNS, DHCP, TCP IP
  • Experience using remote support tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tickets while maintaining follow through


Preferred Experience

  • Managed Service Provider experience
  • Experience reviewing escalation notes for completeness
  • Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals such as MFA and endpoint protection


Ideal Candidate Traits

  • Highly organized
  • Proactive and detail oriented
  • Comfortable holding others accountable
  • Strong ownership mentality
  • Able to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical users