Overview Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Senior Desktop Support Technician II. This is remote opportunity near the Columbus, OH area. The opportunity is based on a contract to hire model offering great benefits.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive
Senior Service Desk Technician (Level 2) to serve as a key escalation point within our regional IT support team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical troubleshooting skills and leadership potential, with a path toward future growth into a
Service Desk Lead position. The Senior Technician will ensure the delivery of high-quality IT support services across multiple time zones, with a focus on SLA adherence, incident resolution, and continuous process improvement.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:- Serve as the primary escalation point for Level 1 technicians, resolving complex or high-impact issues.
- Monitor ticket queues for SLA compliance, aging incidents, and high-priority requests.
- Conduct ticket reviews and trend analysis to identify recurring issues and document root causes.
- Support major incident response and collaborate with Desktop Engineers, ITSM Developers, and other stakeholders.
- Drive process improvements, contribute to knowledge base articles, and enhance service request workflows.
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours escalations and critical incidents.
- Provide mentorship to Level 1 staff, offering guidance on troubleshooting techniques and documentation best practices.
Min USD $34.00/Hr.
Max USD $35.00/Hr.
QualificationsRequired Skills & Experience: - Minimum of 3 years in a Service Desk or Desktop Support role with increasing responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows OS, and enterprise desktop environments.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues involving hardware, software, and networking.
- Experience working with IT ticketing systems (e.g., Freshservice, ServiceNow, or similar).
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, process-oriented, and dependable with a strong sense of ownership.
Required Certification: - ITIL Foundation Certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience supporting remote or field-based users in distributed environments.
- Familiarity with modern endpoint management tools such as Intune, Azure Active Directory, and remote access platforms.