Help Desk Technician Tier II

The Help Desk Tier II Technician is a mid-level technical role responsible for resolving more complex end-user and system issues, supporting the team’s client base, and serving as a key escalation point for Help Desk Tier I. 

This role is focused on deeper technical troubleshooting, ownership of client environments, and delivering consistent, high-quality support across a wide range of technologies. The Help Desk Tier II Technician operates with a higher level of autonomy, judgment, and technical capability, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently while maintaining strong communication with clients and internal teams. 

Tier II Technicians are not primarily responsible for live answer phone support; however, they may assist as needed during periods of high volume or team coverage gaps. Their primary focus remains on ticket-based work, escalations, and reactive engagement with the team’s client base to ensure stability and a strong overall service experience. 

What You Will Do 

Client Ownership & Service Delivery 

• Serve as a reactive technical resource for the Service Team’s client base, building familiarity with client environments, users, and business needs through shared documentation and team collaboration 

• Take ownership of client issues from initial triage through resolution, ensuring a high-quality and consistent support experience 

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client stakeholders, end users, and vendors 

• Identify recurring issues, trends, or risks and communicate them to the appropriate internal stakeholders 

Tier II Troubleshooting & Technical Resolution 

• Resolve intermediate to advanced technical issues across workstation, application, and basic infrastructure layers, including: 

• Operating system issues and performance troubleshooting 

• Microsoft 365 administration (user management, mailbox issues, licensing) 

• Google Workspace administration (user management, Gmail issues, shared drive and permissions troubleshooting) 

• Active Directory and Entra ID administration (user accounts, group policies, permissions) 

• Network connectivity and device troubleshooting (VPN, wireless, basic firewall concepts) 

• Line of Business application troubleshooting and vendor coordination 

• Hardware troubleshooting and coordination for repair or replacement 

• macOS and MacBook troubleshooting and support, reflecting the growing share of Apple devices across client environments 

• Analyze issues more deeply than Tier I, using structured troubleshooting methods to identify root cause and implement long-term solutions 

• Escalate complex or high-risk issues to Tier III or Engineering with clear documentation and context 

Ticket Management & Workflow 

• Manage assigned ticket queues with a focus on prioritization, ownership, and timely resolution 

• Handle escalations from Tier I, ensuring proper follow-through and communication 

• Maintain clear, detailed, and accurate documentation within all tickets 

• Ensure tickets are categorized, prioritized, and updated in alignment with company standards 

Service Team Support Model 

• Support the Service Team’s full client base as a reactive technical resource, providing consistent and knowledgeable technical support 

• Operate within a Service Delivery Team structure, leveraging the broader team for collaboration, support, and escalation while sharing ownership of client work across the team 

• Manage workload across the team’s client base, balancing reactive requests with proactive follow-up 

• Collaborate with other service roles to ensure alignment on client priorities and environment health 

Documentation & Continuous Improvement 

• Maintain and improve client documentation, including system configurations, environment details, and support procedures 

• Identify gaps in documentation and take ownership of updating or creating new content, ensuring changes are communicated and aligned with the appropriate internal stakeholders responsible for overall documentation ownership 

• Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies, recurring issues, and opportunities for standardization 

Cross-Team Collaboration 

• Work closely with Help Desk Tier I to support escalations and provide guidance on troubleshooting approaches 

• Collaborate with Systems Administrators, CTMs, and Engineering on more complex issues or initiatives 

• Participate in team huddles, training sessions, and feedback loops to improve service delivery 

Time Management & Accountability 

• Maintain accurate time entries aligned with company standards 

• Effectively prioritize workload based on urgency, impact, and client expectations 

• Meet defined service level objectives and response expectations 

Your Background 

• Required Experience and Skills 

• 2–4+ years of experience in IT support within a managed services or similar environment 

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve intermediate technical issues across workstation, application, and basic network layers 

• Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Windows environments 

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN) 

• Experience working within a ticketing system (ConnectWise preferred) 

Preferred Certifications and Education 

• CompTIA A+, Network+, or equivalent certifications 

• Microsoft certifications (or equivalent experience) preferred 

• Experience working in an MSP environment strongly preferred 

Skills for Success 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently work through complex issues 

• High level of ownership and accountability for client outcomes 

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users 

• Strong attention to detail in documentation and ticket management 

• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 

• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support and mentor Tier I technicians 

• Continuous learning mindset with a desire to grow into more advanced technical roles 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer 

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times