IT Support Engineer Jobs

IT Support Engineers keep the technology employees and organizations rely on running smoothly. They troubleshoot hardware, software, networks, and account-access issues, help users resolve technical problems, and contribute to dependable, secure IT operations. Explore vetted IT Support Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What IT Support Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by organization and seniority. Common work includes diagnosing incidents, managing endpoint devices, supporting operating systems and business applications, maintaining user accounts, documenting solutions, and escalating complex issues. Experienced engineers may also improve support processes, coordinate deployments, monitor infrastructure, and partner with security, networking, and systems teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for strong troubleshooting and customer-service skills, clear communication, and experience with IT service management tools. Relevant technical knowledge may include Windows or macOS, Linux, identity and access management, endpoint management, networking fundamentals, cloud services, and security practices. Certifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft, Apple, or ITIL credentials can be useful, depending on the role.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

IT Support Engineer titles can span hands-on end-user support, enterprise service desk engineering, desktop engineering, and higher-level systems or infrastructure support. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, technical scope, location, industry, and leadership responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior and specialized opportunities for qualified candidates.

Find IT Support Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search IT Support Engineer openings to compare responsibilities, required skills, and compensation details. Create or update your profile, tailor your resume to each position, and highlight measurable improvements such as reduced resolution times, stronger system availability, or successful technology rollouts.

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$80K - $95K *

Optimize IT operations by managing day-to-day support for macOS and Windows environments, ensuring seamless onboarding/offboarding, and administering SaaS platforms while enhancing user experience and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $111K *

Elevate quality assurance efforts for ITSM applications by devising test strategies, executing various testing methodologies, and ensuring stakeholder acceptance. Drive continuous improvement while co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $137K *

Engage stakeholders to deliver innovative training programs on Direct Tax Compliance solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance learning experiences through various formats, ensuring alignment with...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $137K *

Elevate your career by delivering expert training in Direct Tax Compliance solutions, enhancing customer success through engaging learning experiences. Collaborate with teams to create impactful conte...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by designing CI/CD pipelines and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance development efficiency while ensuring system compliance and security across AWS and Azure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $200K *

Unlock potential by joining our engineering team to build high-performance, user-facing trading products. Shape the future of real-time web applications while collaborating across the stack to deliver...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing expert operational support for Windows environments. Manage complex incidents, ensure service availability, and collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in automating and scaling network infrastructure across diverse global datacenters, enhancing performance and security while collaborating with engineering teams to implement robust so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $82K *

Transform your career by providing expert technical support to enterprise customers. Engage with a globally distributed team while troubleshooting and resolving issues with our advanced SaaS threat in...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and deployment of secure AI applications in cloud environments, integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and ServiceNow solutions to enhance operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team of technical professionals to support mainframe and enterprise technology operations. Oversee workload coordination, issue resolution, and resource planning in a dynamic environment requir...

Columbia, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$132K - $150K *

Elevate the Technical Support transformation by driving strategic initiatives across Customer Experience. Own the execution of comprehensive plans, manage vital partnerships, and ensure success throug...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the technical health of a claims platform by enhancing applications, ensuring system stability, and bridging engineering with business needs. This hybrid role combines hands-on development with s...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in financial governance and budgeting for IT, managing a $70M+ technology budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize investments, ensure transparency, and drive strategic financ...

New York City, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $160K *

Lead day-to-day reliability for our SRE-DevOps team, ensuring production AWS environments are secure and well-documented. Collaborate on automation, incident response, and compliance while working ind...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $122K *

Shape the future of IT capabilities by leading requirements analysis and advisory support for a Department of War agency. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and enhance ente...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's driving innovation as you lead critical IT capability analysis, mentorship, and strategic decision-making. Utilize your expertise to enhance enterprise IT initiatives and deliver im...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$63K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing innovative software solutions. Utilize your coding skills to address complex challenges, contributing to robust product development and ensuri...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion enterprise support excellence by architecting a new function, diagnosing complex issues across security identity stacks, automating workflows, and driving customer success in a high-impact, c...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Architect robust AI infrastructure to detect and mitigate emerging threats. Drive innovation in data ingestion and model tuning while managing complex pipelines in a high-stakes environment that evolv...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of IT operations by bridging infrastructure and development teams. Utilize your expertise in ServiceNow ITOM to analyze requirements, streamline processes, and enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cloud communication landscape by optimizing existing systems, driving AI innovations, and mentoring teams. Lead complex integrations and troubleshoot major incidents to enhance performan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $155K *

Transform the future of networking by leading hands-on system integration; design, implement, and optimize solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiencies and deliver top-tier operational...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Engineer secure, scalable cloud platforms and automate workflows. Lead migrations, implement observability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cloud-native adoption in a collaborative environme...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive exceptional customer support by resolving complex technical issues, managing firewall deployments, and mentoring junior technicians while ensuring adherence to service level agreements and enhan...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an IT Support Engineer do?question toggle

    An IT Support Engineer diagnoses and resolves technology issues, supports users and devices, maintains systems and accounts, documents fixes, and escalates or coordinates complex incidents.

  • What skills are important for IT Support Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Key skills include systematic troubleshooting, communication, customer service, documentation, and familiarity with operating systems, endpoint tools, networks, identity management, and IT service platforms.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Requirements differ by role. Employers may seek relevant IT experience, technical training, and certifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft, Apple, or ITIL credentials. Senior roles can require deeper systems, cloud, security, or infrastructure expertise.

  • Do IT Support Engineers earn $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some senior, specialized, and high-responsibility IT Support Engineer roles pay $100,000 or more. Compensation varies with location, experience, industry, and the scope of the position; Ladders lists vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • How can I find an IT Support Engineer job on Ladders?question toggle

    Search IT Support Engineer listings on Ladders, review each role's requirements and compensation, and tailor your resume to emphasize relevant technologies, outcomes, and experience.