Explore Technical Support Specialist Jobs

Technical Support Specialists help customers and organizations resolve technology issues, maintain reliable systems, and get more value from software and hardware. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior technical support, enterprise support, and specialized product support roles.

What Does a Technical Support Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and product, but specialists may diagnose complex technical problems, investigate software or network issues, guide users through solutions, document incidents, and collaborate with engineering, IT, and customer success teams. Senior professionals may also improve support processes, mentor colleagues, and help shape product or service improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, clear communication, and experience supporting technical products or business systems. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include expertise in cloud platforms, networking, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases, or enterprise software, along with familiarity with ticketing and remote-support tools.

Technical Support Career Opportunities

Technical Support Specialists work across industries such as software, telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, and technology. Experienced professionals can pursue opportunities in enterprise support, product support, technical account management, support leadership, or customer success. Browse current Ladders listings to find roles that match your experience and career goals.

Find High-Paying Technical Support Specialist Jobs

Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Search Technical Support Specialist openings to compare employers, responsibilities, and requirements, and discover your next opportunity.

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$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of sleep medicine, providing technical support and impactful training to enhance patient outcomes and promote optimal use of innovative technologies across a diver...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $207K *

Partner with us to drive enterprise AI adoption by assessing, deploying, and securing Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agent 365 capabilities. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer environments and ens...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $192K *

Accelerate revenue growth by driving security services sales, managing the full sales lifecycle, and building strategic relationships with clients and partners to enhance market presence and deliver i...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Optimize GDT's technical vision and architecture for carrier-grade infrastructure. Collaborate with telecommunications leaders to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring exceptional performance and meas...

Minnesota, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $110K *

Elevate employee benefits by designing and managing comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, optimize costs, and enhance coworker exp...

Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $210K *

Elevate the customer support experience by leading a regional team of Customer Success Engineers. Oversee operations, optimize workflows, and engage with stakeholders to drive improvements while ensur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$61K - $122K *

Join our team to provide expert, remote technical support for complex instruments, driving customer satisfaction through training, troubleshooting, and strategic project management while ensuring effe...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by architecting and enhancing next-gen research platforms, driving automation and reliability to provide researchers with cutting-edge tools. Collaborate in a dynamic environment brid...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming legacy messaging solutions to modern Google technologies. Utilize your expertise in Google Workspace migrations and project management to drive successful deployments a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $164K *

Drive impactful data-driven projects by leading a diverse team in fraud detection and prevention. Manage contract delivery, timelines, and client relationships while ensuring effective communication a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying AI solutions that enhance customer success, ensuring seamless engagement and operational efficiency throughout the AI lifecycle from concept to improvement...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $115K *

Shape the future of Medium Voltage support by leading a dynamic team, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving operational efficiency across regions. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure top-t...

Cambridge, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape innovative solutions for public safety and more as a Staff Solutions Engineer. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance technical pre-sales support, craft winning strategies, and deliver best...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $200K *

Partner with us to drive growth in the SLED market by owning the technical sales cycle, collaborating with teams, and shaping enterprise solutions. Your expertise will influence strategy and build sca...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Drive the expansion into the SLED market by owning the technical sales cycle, collaborating with teams to influence strategy, and building scalable processes that enhance public sector engagement and...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $423K *

Shape the future of advanced missile programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving strategic R&D initiatives, and ensuring alignment with customer needs. Your efforts will pave the way for gener...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $137K *

Empower customers as a Senior Technical Support Engineer, solving complex technical issues with modern tools while enhancing user experience, collaborating with engineering, and shaping innovative sup...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the learning landscape by leading the design and development of innovative educational materials. You'll engage diverse teams to create immersive, high-quality training experiences using cut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality assurance for ICT cabling infrastructure across 700+ Army Reserve sites. Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors to ensure compliance with technical standards and deliver exce...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading a team in the installation and maintenance of telecommunication systems. Oversee project execution, ensure quality control, and mentor junior technicians while managing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving customer success and technical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and ensure maximum va...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $134K *

Lead the charge in managing complex 1st party property claims, conducting thorough inspections, and ensuring fair resolutions. Foster relationships with stakeholders while mentoring junior staff in a...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Unlock potential by creating clear, accessible documentation for federal programs. Collaborate with experts to transform complex regulations into user-friendly materials, ensuring compliance and accur...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing service quality through rigorous quality assurance and process audits. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with ITIL practices and drive contin...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion innovative solutions as a System Engineer, driving client success through technology implementation and project management. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and enhance clie...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Technical Support Specialist do?question toggle

    A Technical Support Specialist diagnoses and resolves technical issues, helps users work with products and systems, documents solutions, and may coordinate with engineering, IT, or customer success teams.

  • What qualifications are common for Technical Support Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the role, but employers often value hands-on technical support experience, troubleshooting ability, communication skills, and knowledge of relevant systems or products. Specialized roles may request expertise in cloud services, networking, software, or cybersecurity.

  • Where do Technical Support Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in many industries, including software, technology, telecommunications, healthcare, and financial services, supporting customers, employees, or enterprise clients.

  • Can Technical Support Specialist jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Senior, specialized, and enterprise-focused support roles may offer salaries of $100,000 or more, depending on the employer, location, responsibilities, and candidate experience. Ladders features vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • What career paths can follow a Technical Support Specialist role?question toggle

    Experienced specialists may move into senior or enterprise support, technical account management, customer success, support engineering, IT operations, or support leadership.