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# Help Desk Technician

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Covington, KY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple Mac Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Issue Tracking Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Computer Networking Systems, Juniper, Cisco, User Accounts
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3402967155&tx=JJ5145FFF&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

3+ years of Help Desk, Technical Support, Service Desk, or MSP experience preferred.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Basic understanding of

TCP/IP networking

DNS, DHCP, and VPN connectivity

Cisco and Juniper technologies

MacOS environments

Network security concepts

Ability to multitask and manage a high ticket volume.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Comfortable working independently in a remote environment. Experience working for an MSP (Managed Service Provider).

Exposure to Extreme Networks products.

Familiarity with security monitoring and network troubleshooting tools.

Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent.

## Description

We are seeking a motivated Tier 1 Help Desk Technician to join a growing Managed Services team. This is a fully remote position supporting clients across a 24/7/365 operation. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, technically curious, and thrives in a fast-paced environment handling a high volume of support requests.

This role is perfect for someone looking to build their IT career while gaining hands-on experience supporting enterprise networking, end-user systems, and managed environments.

What You'll Do

Respond to and resolve 50+ support tickets per day via phone, email, and ticketing systems.

Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues.

Provide first-level support for devices, operating systems, applications, and user accounts.

Assist with troubleshooting and monitoring of

Cisco networking environments

Juniper networking solutions

MacOS systems and applications

Extreme Networks products

Suricata/related network security tools and software

Escalate complex issues to Tier 2 and Tier 3 support teams when necessary.

Document troubleshooting steps and resolutions within the ticketing system.

Monitor system alerts and respond to service-impacting incidents.

Deliver excellent customer service while meeting SLA and ticket resolution goals.

Schedule Requirements

This position supports a 24-hour, 365-day operation. Candidates must be comfortable working:

Nights and overnight shifts

Weekends

Some holidays

Rotating schedules as business needs require


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