IT Help Desk Level 1 with Dispatch and Escalation Oversight
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