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GDI Infotech

Help Desk Support Specialist

GDI Infotech, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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Help Desk Level 2 Engineer Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Position Summary The Help Desk Level 2 Engineer serves as a primary escalation point for a managed services service desk environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality service delivery, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction. The Level 2 Engineer works closely with service desk staff and technical teams to manage escalated support requests, improve service processes, and support a wide range of infrastructure and end‑user technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Act as an escalation resource for complex technical issues originating from the Service Desk

Ensure service requests and incidents are resolved efficiently and in alignment with service expectations

Participate in daily team meetings to review, assess, and prioritize tickets and tasks

Collaborate with service desk leadership on ticket assignments and escalated issues

Maintain accurate documentation of systems, solutions, and processes

Communicate clearly with clients regarding issue status, resolution progress, and planned changes

Design, implement, and support IT solutions aligned with client business needs

Provide advanced support for Windows environments, network infrastructure, firewalls, and related technologies

Support and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions

Deliver network‑level technical support, including LAN/WAN, routing, firewalls, and security

Implement and support remote access solutions such as VPNs, terminal services, and virtual desktops

Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives

Perform additional duties as needed to support operational continuity

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, productivity applications, and networking fundamentals

Experience supporting antivirus, security, and endpoint protection solutions

Ability to prioritize service requests, escalations, and project work

Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment

Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with emerging technologies

Ability to document technical processes and procedures clearly and accurately

Business awareness and understanding of how IT solutions support organizational goals

Experience and Education

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible technical support experience

Advanced Microsoft certifications preferred

Networking and firewall certifications or equivalent hands‑on experience (e.g., CCNA or similar)

Virtualization experience and/or certifications preferred

Hands‑on experience with relevant tools, systems, and support platforms

Working Conditions

Professional office environment

On‑call or after‑hours support rotation may be required

Advancement Opportunities

IT Leadership or Technical Consulting Roles

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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