Desktop Support Team Lead

Role: Desktop Support Team Lead

Position Type: Contract

Location: Oklahoma City, OK (100% Onsite)

Pay Rate Range: $65,000 / Annually DOE

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Are you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a positive work environment?

Our client is looking for a Desktop Support Lead. Please contact us today to discuss this opportunity!

Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Desktop Support Lead to oversee the daily operations of a high-performing Desktop Support team while serving as the primary escalation point for advanced technical issues. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership, mentorship, and process improvement. The ideal candidate enjoys coaching technical teams, optimizing service desk operations, and driving continuous improvement without direct HR responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and provide daily guidance to a team of Desktop Support professionals

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex desktop and end-user support issues

• Monitor ticket queues and ensure work is prioritized to meet service level expectations

• Balance team workloads and improve operational efficiency across support functions

• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend workflow improvements

• Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues

• Coordinate desktop deployments, system upgrades, patches, and hardware refreshes

• Develop and maintain support documentation, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures

• Utilize Visio and other documentation tools to map workflows and improve support processes

• Track team performance metrics and communicate recommendations to IT leadership

• Participate in technology initiatives and service improvement projects while providing advanced end-user support as needed

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years of Desktop Support or Service Desk experience

• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring technical support teams

• Strong experience troubleshooting Windows desktop environments, hardware, peripherals, and Microsoft Office applications

• Experience serving as an escalation resource for Tier II and Tier III support issues

• Knowledge of ITIL principles, service desk operations, and SLA management

• Experience with ticketing systems such as ManageEngine, ServiceNow, Jira, or similar platforms

• Experience creating workflows, process documentation, and Visio diagrams preferred

• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Natural leader who enjoys mentoring and developing technical teams

• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Process-oriented with a passion for improving service desk operations

• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical users

• Collaborative team player who builds positive relationships across IT departments

• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset

• Valid driver's license required with the ability to operate a company vehicle for business purposes when needed

Why choose Addison IT?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses

• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s job openings lead to potential permanent employment

• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations

• Options: You are presented with multiple employment options near your home

• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.