IT Service Desk Engineer- 1st Shift

Location: Lake Forest, Illinois

Posted: March 23, 2026

Description

Impact is hiring Service Desk Engineers for our Nationally ranked Best and Brightest Workplace! 

Impact is a leading national managed services provider, specializing in: IT & Cloud, Cybersecurity,  Digital Transformation & AI, Integrated Marketing, and Print & Document Management. Our partnerships are defined by thoughtful business strategy, solutions architecture, technology deployment, and ongoing support –with a driving focus to bring enterprise-level resources to the SMB and midmarket. We are committed to customer-centric excellence, delivering tailored solutions that enhance client value and drive sustainable growth. Join our team of experts and be part of an innovative culture that puts customers at the heart of everything we do.
 

Overview

Service Desk Engineers will be utilized in many different capacities to ensure proper management and support of our Managed IT clients' networks. Service Desk Engineers will serve as Tier 1 and 2 resources for operational IT issues that can be diagnosed and troubleshot, remotely. Service Desk Engineers provide remote troubleshooting for Impact customers and escalate to advanced engineering teams, when necessary. The Service Desk is based out of the Unified Support Operations center on Impact's corporate campus and provides 100% in-house, technical support for clients. 

Impact's Unified Support Service Desk provides 24/7/365 client support. The available First Shift option is:

  • Monday-Friday: 8 AM-5 PM

 


Responsibilities

Technical

  • Provide Tier 2 end-user IT support escalated by Tier 1 Analysts
  • Identify, document, and troubleshoot user computing issues to resolution and maintain customer satisfaction  
  • Identify user problems and work within a structured problem management and resolution process to maintain customer satisfaction 
  • Work with Impact advanced engineering resources and vendors to deliver effective escalated support and services

Documentation and reporting

  • On-time documentation of issues within Impact's ticketing system
  • Run historical reports to identify reoccurring service disruptions
  • Document problem resolution and processes
  • Assist with on-boarding of new clients and users
  • Run diagnostic applications to resolve problems

General

  • Participate in ongoing training and attainment of manufacturer certifications
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers and engineers that further develop our company's positive reputation through exceptional customer service


Qualifications & Experience

 
Required Skills and Experience 

  • Windows Server 2019-2025 Administration
  • Active Directory management and maintenance 
  • DNS, DHCP, VPN and foundational networking and connectivity concepts
  • Ability to manage user accounts, licenses, and permissions through Office 365 admin portal
  • Fundamental troubleshooting of Office 365 applications and services
  • Strong IT diagnostic abilities 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Working experience as a NOC Technician, NOC Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Network Support Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, IT Administrator, IT Specialist, Network Technician, Service Desk Engineer, Service Desk Analyst, etc. 

Valued Skills and Experience

  • Remote Desktop Services and RMM familiarity
  • VMWare, Hyper-V and other virtualization technologies 
  • Azure and other cloud solutions 
  • Microsoft Exchange, SQL, and SharePoint management 
  • Storage solutions: SAN, NAS, and Shared Storage 
  • Experience as part of a Microsoft Partner organization 
  • Experience working for a managed services organization 

Valued Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

  • Microsoft Fundamental and Associate certifications 
  • CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Security+, etc. certifications
  • Cisco certifications
What Drives Impact

Our purpose is people. We empower them to innovate, grow, and succeed. That's how we change the world – one person, one company, one community at a time.
 
Behaviors define what our values look like in action. Leaders are expected to model them; teams are expected to live them: 
  • Innovation: We embrace change because innovation lives outside the comfort zone.   
  • Passion: We are driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and obsessed with making an impact.  
  • Honesty: We are fiercely transparent and consistently honest.  
  • Fun: We fuel work with fun, knowing life's too short for boring.    
  • Low Ego: We champion ideas over titles, because brilliance knows no rank.   
  • One Team: We win as a team, we lose as a team, we are one team.
Compensation

The typical base salary range for this role is $59,500 to $70,500. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, experience and training, licensures and/or certifications, and other organizational needs.  
 
Impact may offer applicable incentive compensation plans depending on role and/or department.  
 
Full compensation details can be discussed with an Impact Talent Acquisition team member at the start of the interview process.  

Additional Benefits

  • Up to 20 days of PTO  
  • Up to 7 Paid Sick Days 
  • 12+ paid holidays   
  • Paid Parental Leave   
  • Comprehensive Health, Disability Life, Dental and Vision Plans   
  • 401(K) & retirement plans with complimentary financial advisory services 
  • Tenure incentives at 5- (Tiffany & Co. Gift Card), 10- (Rolex), and 20- ($20,000 check) year marks 
  • Continued education reimbursement    
  • On-going training & development opportunities   
 
For more information, visit https://www.impactmybiz.com/careers/#benefits  

Work Authorization & Immigration Sponsorship

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Immigration sponsorship may be considered in limited circumstances based on business need, cost, workforce planning, and applicable government requirements. Impact does not guarantee sponsorship for any visa category and may decline certain petitions based on associated costs or regulatory requirements. 


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