Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Desktop Support Technician - Level 2
Employment Type : Full-time, 12-month contract
Location : San Francisco, CA 94128
Compensation : $62K / yr - $72K / yr
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO
Insight Global is seeking an experienced Desktop Support Technician (Level 2) to join our client’s healthcare IT consulting team in San Francisco. This role supports end-user technology needs, resolves escalated technical issues, and works closely with the client and internal teams to maintain a reliable, secure, and productive computing environment.
This is an onsite support opportunity for an independent, proactive technician who excels in troubleshooting, communication, and customer support.
What You’ll Do :
Advanced Incident Diagnosis & Resolution
- Troubleshoot escalated issues by reviewing logs, dumps, and event viewer data
- Resolve complex problems, including OS corruption, driver conflicts, and service failures
- Use diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, etc.) for network / system analysis
Application & Middleware Support
Troubleshoot business applications based on SOPsApply patches, updates, and rollbacks; tune application configurationsOperating Systems Support
Perform Level 2 support for Windows and macOSCreate and troubleshoot virtual machinesHandle OS patching, updates, and emergency hotfixesNetwork & Security
Support VPN and remote access issuesRespond to security alerts as outlined in SOPsAssist in vulnerability scans, remediation, and escalationBackup, Restore & Storage
Verify and troubleshoot backup jobsRestore end-user data and support Bay State IT–managed storage environmentsChange Management & Deployments
Prepare detailed change requests with impact and rollback plansCoordinate maintenance windowsExecute scripted and automated deployments (PowerShell, RMM, Intune)Validate changes and document updatesVendor & Level 3 Coordination
Open and manage vendor support casesProvide logs and system data to expedite issue resolutionTrack patches, firmware releases, and manage updates through change controlPerformance & Capacity Optimization
Tune systems based on CPU, memory, and I / O metricsRecommend hardware upgrades to prevent bottlenecksKnowledge Base & Process Improvement
Document advanced troubleshooting proceduresUpdate runbooks and internal knowledge articlesSuggest improvements such as automation or monitoring enhancementsMentorship & Communication
Support and mentor Level 1 techniciansAct as an escalation point, ensuring SLA adherenceProvide updates to IT leadership, project teams, and business unitsMust-Haves
3–5+ years of desktop or Level 2 IT support experienceHands-on experience with an ITSM system (Freshdesk, ServiceNow etc.) Okta, Microsoft 365, and Qualys preferredAbility to work independently and handle escalations confidentlyNice-to-Haves
Associate or Bachelor's Degree in an IT related fieldIT CertificationsApply today!