Lead IT Support Technician (Level 2) – Network, Desktop & Data Center

New Era Technology•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

New Era Technology is seeking a Lead Level 2 IT Support Technician to provide onsite network, desktop, user computing, and data center support. This role supports installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance, ticket documentation, vendor coordination, and escalation activities across client office, IT room, and data center environments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 5 years of technician experience preferred
Experience supporting desktop, network, end-user computing, or data center environments
Experience with Windows, Mac OS, Office 365, Cisco, Arista, endpoint tools, and enterprise hardware preferred
Must be fluent in English
Advanced installation and troubleshooting skills for network, desktop, hardware, software, and operating system environments
Knowledge of Cisco, Arista, PuTTY or similar terminal emulation software, and general network support practices
Knowledge of copper and fiber patching, telecommunications cabling, circuit testing, and data center operations
Experience with Windows, Mac OS, Office 365, device imaging, endpoint tools, and enterprise IT service delivery
Ability to follow remote technical guidance, escalate appropriately, and execute onsite tasks with limited supervision

Nice To Haves

Technical certifications preferred.
A+, Dell, HP, Apple, or networking certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Provide Level 2 onsite support for network, server, desktop, laptop, peripheral, and data center hardware.
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows, Mac OS, Office 365, endpoint tools, and related applications.
Support Cisco, Arista, and other network technologies, including hardware installation, console access, patching, circuit testing, and connectivity troubleshooting.
Perform device deployments, OS imaging, hardware upgrades, component replacement, equipment moves, and decommissioning activities.
Install, terminate, label, test, and maintain copper and fiber cabling infrastructure.
Monitor hardware performance, perform system health checks, and support patching, encryption, backup, and security compliance standards.
Track, route, document, and resolve tickets while serving as an escalation point for complex or urgent technical issues.
Coordinate with vendors, remote technical teams, and client stakeholders to support timely issue resolution and service delivery.
Provide logistics support for equipment handling, shipments, inventory movement, and media handling or disposal activities.