Tier 2 Support Lead

PingWind

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree or 14 years of relevant experience
  • 10 years of relevant IT support experience
  • Secret Clearance or eligibility to obtain one
  • Certifications in ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, Azure DevOps, and several other technologies
  • Expertise in troubleshooting and incident management across platforms

Responsibilities

  • Lead Tier 2 support operations and ensure timely resolution of complex incidents
  • Serve as primary escalation contact between Tier 1 support, engineering, and system owners
  • Oversee troubleshooting and root cause analysis for high-impact issues
  • Ensure Tier 2 activities align with established processes and service levels
  • Coordinate inputs to operational reporting documenting issues and trends
  • Mentor and guide Tier 2 support staff to improve technical skills and process adherence

Benefits

  • Eleven federal holidays observed
  • Accrued paid time off each pay period
  • Paid parental leave available
  • Three medical plan options with employer contributions
  • Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • 401k plan with competitive matching contributions
  • Continuing education assistance offered
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and commuting expenses
  • Employee assistance program available
  • Wellness benefits including gym subsidies
  • 529 College Savings Plan options
  • Legal and pet insurance options available
Full Job Description
Location: Alexandria, Va.
Required Clearance: Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Certifications: ServiceNow (Gov); Microsoft 365 (GCC/GCC High - Teams, SharePoint, Planner); Azure DevOps; GitLab (Gov); AWS GovCloud; Microsoft Azure Government; Splunk Enterprise Security; SolarWinds (Gov); Power BI (GCC); Confluence (Gov) or SharePoint Runbook Libraries.
Required Education: BS/BA degree
Required Experience: 10 years relevant experience (an additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).

Position Description:

PingWind is seeking a Tier 2 Support Lead responsible for leading Tier 2 technical support operations to ensure timely resolution of complex incidents and service requests, effective escalation management, and continuity of MODES III system operations.

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
• Leads Tier 2 support activities, providing technical oversight and coordination for the resolution of escalated incidents and service requests.
• Serves as the primary escalation point between Tier 1 support, engineering teams, and system owners to ensure efficient issue resolution and minimal operational impact.
• Oversees troubleshooting and root cause analysis for recurring or high-impact issues, coordinating corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Ensures Tier 2 support activities align with established processes, service levels, and operational requirements, maintaining consistency and quality of support delivery.
• Coordinates Tier 2 support inputs to operational reporting, ensuring accurate documentation of issues, resolutions, and trends.
• Mentors and guides Tier 2 support staff, promoting technical proficiency, adherence to procedures, and continuous improvement of support operations.

Required Qualifications
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• ServiceNow (Gov); Microsoft 365 (GCC/GCC High - Teams, SharePoint, Planner); Azure DevOps; GitLab (Gov); AWS GovCloud; Microsoft Azure Government; Splunk Enterprise Security; SolarWinds (Gov); Power BI (GCC); Confluence (Gov) or SharePoint Runbook Libraries.

Desired Qualifications
• Master's Degree

Our benefits include:
• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

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