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Tier II Desktop Support

Apex SystemsChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site Tier II Desktop Support role at Apex Systems offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in a collaborative environment, handling complex issues and directly impacting user productivity. If you are a proactive problem-solver with 3-5 years of desktop support experience and a knack for independent resolution, you will thrive in this position. Apply today to advance your career in IT support!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Active DirectoryServiceNow

Job Description

Job#: 3051903

Job Description:

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Position: Tier 2 Desktop Support

Location: Chicago, IL 60606 (100% ONSITE)

Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire

MUST HAVES:
  • Authorized to work in the US | 3-5+ years of true Desktop Support experience
  • Experience with ServiceNow, Active Directory, and Intune (preferred)
  • Reliable, responsible, detail oriented, and independent


Role Summary
  • Role Type: Tier 2 / Level II IT Support (Service Operations Analyst II-level)
  • Work Style: Hands-on, deskside and onsite support

What This Role IS
  • A true Tier 2 escalation role, receiving work after Tier 1 troubleshooting has been attempted
  • Independent ownership of incidents and tasks through resolution
  • Regular in-person support for attorneys, staff, and leadership
  • Troubleshooting that goes beyond scripts or KB articles
  • Close collaboration with Infrastructure, Applications, and Security teams when issues require escalation

What This Role Is NOT
  • Not Tier 1 or entry-level helpdesk
  • Not a phone-queue or password-reset role
  • Not a training or junior position

Required Experience (Must-Haves)
  • Proven Tier 2 / Level 2 IT support experience (3+ years strongly preferred)
  • Strong troubleshooting experience with Windows 10/11
  • Advanced support experience with Microsoft 365:
    • Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and Office applications
  • Experience troubleshooting:
    • Application errors and add-ins
    • User profiles, performance, and stability issues
    • Laptop and peripheral hardware (docks, monitors, keyboards, webcams)
  • Experience supporting executive or VIP users onsite
  • Ability to work independently and confidently make technical decisions
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical users

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience
  • Legal or professional services environment
  • Active Directory user and group management
  • Exposure to Intune
  • Conference room and AV troubleshooting
  • Experience participating in an on-call rotation

Core Expectations
  • Own issues end-to-end and provide regular, clear ticket updates
  • Prioritize work based on business impact and urgency
  • Be comfortable working face-to-face with demanding users
  • Willingness to document fixes and follow established IT standards


Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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