IT Queue Manager - IT Support Services (remote)

October 10, 2026

IT Queue Manager

Are you the ultimate quarterback when it comes to keeping a team organized and moving? Our client is building out a brand-new Service Desk function and needs a steady, detail-oriented professional to be its first point of contact. As IT Queue Manager, you'll be the calm, controlled hub that greets every incoming ticket, makes sure end users feel heard from the first interaction, and gets work distributed fairly and efficiently across the analyst team. If you love bringing structure to a busy queue and genuinely enjoy helping people through frustrating moments, this is your seat.

As part of our process after applying, you may receive an invitation from our AI Recruiter Avery for a short conversation that lets you share more about your background beyond your resume. For questions, contact

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Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Location: Remote (PST, CST, or EST hours), Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time

Compensation: This job is expected to pay about $20 - $27/hr

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What You'll Do:

Act as the first point of contact for the Service Desk queue, distributing tickets fairly and efficiently across the analyst team based on urgency and complexity
Spend part of each shift actively monitoring the queue in real time, then shift focus to working routine, non-urgent tickets at a controlled, predictable pace
Gather clear, complete information from end users so tickets are well-documented and easy to hand off, escalating unresolved issues with the right context
Provide Tier 1 troubleshooting support, helping identify the missing piece needed to get users back up and running
Join daily team stand-ups and help set the tone for a growing Service Desk function, making sure every user feels heard and supported

What Gets You the Job:

3+ years of experience in an IT Service Desk or Support environment, with strong Tier 1 troubleshooting skills
Hands-on familiarity with Active Directory (on-prem), Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Azure, and foundational TCP/IP troubleshooting
Strong documentation habits, capturing the right details to make triage, hand-offs, and escalations seamless
A genuine ability to connect with people, staying calm and empathetic while helping frustrated users feel heard
Exposure to ITIL practices is a plus, as the team is moving toward a more ITIL-aligned way of working

Ready to bring structure and momentum to a team that's just getting started? Apply today and help shape what great support looks like from day one.

Irvine Technology Corporation (ITC) connects top talent with exceptional opportunities in IT, Security, Engineering, and Design. From startups to Fortune 500s, we partner with leading companies nationwide. Our AI recruiter, Avery, helps streamline the first step of your journey—so we can focus on what matters most: helping you grow. Join us. Let us ELEVATE your career!

Irvine Technology Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Irvine Technology Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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Skills:
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Fortune 500 Customers, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Organizational Skills, Standup Meetings, Startup, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Support

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