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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Service Desk Shift Lead - **Company:** Inland Empire Health Plan - **Location:** Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,250.0 - $120,910.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Apple Mac Systems, Client/Server Application Language (C/AL), Configuration Management Databases, Computer Networks, Relational Databases, Domain Name System (DNS), Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, Issue Tracking Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Office, Citrix Systems, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows PowerShell, Release Management, Azure Active Directory, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers-iehp.icims.com/jobs/6940/it-service-desk-shift-lead/job ## About the Role * A minimum of six (6) years of experience in a combination of: + Working in an IT support environment while providing user administration, hardware and software expertise + Service Desk Operations + Experience with Windows and macOS operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and common enterprise applications + Experience with ITSM tools and ticketing systems + Experience with Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft Entra, and enterprise-level application support + Working in an IT support environment within a healthcare setting * Associate's degree from an accredited institution required + In lieu of the required degree, a minimum of two (2) years of additional relevant work experience is required for this position. This experience is in addition to the minimum years listed in the Experience Requirements above. + Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution preferred * IT certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, ITIL v4, or Microsoft Certified Fundamentals (AZ-900, etc.) strongly preferred Key Qualifications * Valid California Driver's License preferred * Advanced knowledge and solid understanding of: + Windows and macOS operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and common enterprise applications + Client/Server applications using relational databases + Proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating system, M365 Microsoft Office Suite; 2013/2016/2019/Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access + PowerShell/scripting experience + Citrix/VDI/VDA knowledge + Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN) + Familiarity with ITSM tools and ticketing systems + ITIL, CMDB, Problem/Change/Release Management understanding * Customer Services skills: Delivers exception service and support to internal stakeholders * Problem Solving skills: Demonstrates analytical thinking and resourcefulness in resolving technical issues and troubleshooting * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong documentation skills and organizational skills. * Proven ability to: + Communicate with ease in front of large audiences of senior IT and communications personnel + Possess a strong attention to detail + Work effectively across teams to achieve shared goals + Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to be adaptable ## Description Reporting to the Supervisor, IT Service Desk, the IT Service Desk Shift Lead is a critical operational lead within the IT Workplace Services team. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of reliable, exemplary Tier 1-3 support across the enterprise. This role stewards the day to day effectiveness, readiness, and performance of frontline support operations while upholding modern ITSM, ITIL 4, SLA monitoring, and knowledge based best practices. The Shift Lead provides hands on guidance to Service Desk Specialists I & II, ensuring work is aligned to broader organizational priorities, service availability requirements, and strategic technology objectives. This position orchestrates workload direction, real time prioritization, and issue escalation paths, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence. Aligning with IEHP IT Infrastructure Services expectations, the Service Desk Shift Lead also plays a pivotal role in maturing support capabilities through process optimization, automation, knowledge centered service practices, experience driven measures, and cross functional coordination with engineering, architect, security, operations, cloud, and business unit technology teams. This role helps ensure the Service Desk functions not only as an execution layer, but as a central component of enterprise service delivery, enhancing user experience, strengthening operational resilience, and enabling proactive, data driven improvement across the IT environment. Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP's Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation. Perks IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members, but we also aim to match our team members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.