An IT Support Service Desk Agent role involves providing first and second line IT support to staff and clients, assisting the IT team with the day-to-day running of the ServiceDesk and network infrastructure, and troubleshooting and maintaining IT equipment to ensure smooth operations. The agent will implement and monitor defined processes and procedures.Responsibilities include:
- Serving as the initial global point of contact for the IT department.
- Providing ServiceDesk coverage and support via Teams, phone, or email.
- Coordinating ServiceDesk assignments, priorities, and job schedules.
- Performing first and second line tech support, including some out-of-hours support.
- Assisting with software and hardware upgrades.
- Maintaining hardware, software, mobile, and general IT systems.
- Software installation and troubleshooting.
- Updating activities in an ITIL based ITSM system.
- Maintaining an accurate inventory of IT equipment.
- Coordinating the repair of IT hardware and warranty information.
- Providing remote IT support.
Ideal candidates will possess:
- Previous experience in an IT ServiceDesk or Client Services role (a plus).
- A keen interest in IT.
- Outstanding telephone and customer service skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in an organized manner in a fast-paced environment.
- Fundamental understanding of PC hardware and software.
- Ability to diagnose problems and make decisions for prompt resolution.
- PC proficiency in a Windows environment.
- Considerable skill in MS Office applications.
- Some experience with Active Directory, Office365, Cloud Services, Basic Networking and Linux skills.
What the role offers:
- Opportunity to provide remote IT support for different geographies.