Senior Help Desk Technician

  • Madison, WI
  • Posted 22 hours ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 65,000.00 - 75,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Help Desk
Hardware Support
Laptop
Mobile Devices
Printers
Hardware Troubleshooting
Management
Group Policy
Active Directory
Virtual Private Network
Productivity
Documentation
Knowledge Base
Endpoint Protection
Collaboration
IT Management
Process Improvement
Technical Support
Microsoft Windows
Operating Systems
Microsoft Office
Computer Networking
Computer Hardware
Provisioning
Remote Support
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

Overview

The Senior Help Desk Technician provides advanced technical support to end users across a mixed remote and on-site environment. This role handles escalated issues, maintains support standards, and assists with the stability and performance of end-user systems. The position requires regular on-site work for hands-on troubleshooting, hardware support, and collaboration with internal teams.

This is a Direct Hire position that will require a hybrid work schedule in Madison.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and core business applications.

Deliver support through a combination of remote tools, ticketing systems, and in-person assistance.

Perform on-site diagnostics, hardware repair, workstation builds, imaging, and deployment.

Manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies within Active Directory and related identity platforms.

Support email, collaboration platforms, VPN access, and standard productivity tools.

Monitor ticket queues, ensure timely resolution, and maintain documentation of troubleshooting steps and solutions.

Provide guidance to junior technicians and contribute to knowledge base development.

Assist with endpoint security, patching, and system maintenance activities.

Collaborate with IT leadership on process improvements, technology upgrades, and support initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

Must have 10+ years of technical support experience, including escalated support responsibilities.

Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals, and common business applications.

Experience supporting hardware, peripherals, and workstation provisioning.

Familiarity with remote support platforms and ticketing systems.

Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users.

Comfortable working independently and on-site as needed for hands-on support.

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