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Senior Service Desk Lead

Business Wire
United StatesUnited States
Full-time
$105K to $110K/year
Senior-Level
VT

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Job Description

Key Skills Required

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Process ImprovementITSM platformsIdentity ManagementScripting (PowerShell, Bash, Terraform)Endpoint Management

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About the Role

The Senior Service Desk Lead serves as the senior operational and technical resource within the Service Desk organization, responsible for incident ownership, advanced troubleshooting, process improvement, documentation, mentoring team members, and improving the overall effectiveness of Service Desk operations.

This is a senior-level working lead position. The successful candidate is expected to remain hands-on while serving as the primary escalation point for the Service Desk. In addition to resolving complex technical issues, this individual is expected to mentor team members, improve operational processes, drive documentation standards, and help raise the overall maturity of the Service Desk organization.

The ideal candidate demonstrates 10+ years of technical expertise, sound judgment, a high level of ownership, and the ability to improve both service delivery and team performance through direct participation and leadership.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the senior escalation point for complex Service Desk incidents and user-impacting issues.
  • Lead major incident coordination and drive issues through resolution.
  • Provide advanced support for Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365, Okta, Jamf, and Intune environments.
  • Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and identity lifecycle processes.
  • Administer endpoint management platforms and maintain device compliance throughout the lifecycle.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and support hardware provisioning, recovery, and refresh programs.
  • Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and workflow efficiencies.
  • Create and maintain operational documentation, knowledge articles, and support runbooks.
  • Mentor Service Desk team members and provide hands-on technical leadership.
  • Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Engineering, and business teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and support after-hours escalations when required.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service while balancing operational priorities and business impact.

What You'll Need

  • 10+ years of experience in Service Desk, End User Computing, IT Operations, or IT Support environments.
  • 5+ years operating in a senior, lead, or escalation-focused role with responsibility for complex incidents, mentoring, and operational leadership.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills across Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365, and endpoint technologies.
  • Strong administration experience with Intune, Jamf, Entra ID, and Okta.
  • Experience with Jira, ServiceNow, or similar ITSM platforms.
  • Experience supporting employee onboarding, offboarding, and identity management processes.
  • Ability to act as an escalation point for complex technical and operational issues.
  • Strong troubleshooting, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience documenting procedures, knowledge articles, and operational processes.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service and operational excellence.
  • PowerShell, Bash, Terraform or other scripting experience is a plus.
  • Experience with automation, zero-touch provisioning, and workflow improvements is a plus.
  • Experience mentoring technicians or serving as a technical lead is a plus.
  • Experience with asset lifecycle management and inventory platforms is a plus.
  • Experience with Jira Service Management and Confluence is a plus.
  • ITIL Foundation, Microsoft and AWS certifications is a plus.

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Business Wire (operating at businesswire.com) is a press release distribution and regulatory disclosure platform engineered for global news dissemination. Founded in Not specified by Not specified and headquartered in Not specified, Business Wire has been the global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure for over 60 years. Under the hood, the company disseminates full-text press releases from thousands of companies and organizations worldwide. This allows companies to reach a wider audience and deliver results with Business Wire's press release distribution services and investor relations solutions.

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