About the Role :
We are seeking a motivated Service Desk Specialist to join our clients IT support team.
This role is ideal for early-career professionals with 1 year of experience who want to develop technical expertise in end-user support, IT operations, and incident management.
You will be the first point of contact for technical assistance, ensuring smooth resolution of issues and delivering a high-quality customer experience.
Key Responsibilities :
- Serve as the first line of technical support for end-users via phone, email, chat, or in-person interactions.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot common IT issues, including hardware failures, operating system errors, software malfunctions, and network connectivity problems.
- Support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripheral equipment (printers, scanners, monitors).
- Provide assistance in account management activities, such as password resets, access provisioning, and permission updates.
- Use the organizations ticketing system to log, categorize, prioritize, and track incidents and service requests.
- Follow ITIL-aligned processes for incident, problem, and request management to ensure compliance with SLAs.
- Escalate unresolved or complex issues to senior technicians, system administrators, or specialized support teams.
- Deliver clear technical guidance and instructions to users with varying levels of IT knowledge.
- Conduct basic user training and onboarding support, including email configuration, VPN setup, and productivity tools.
- Document troubleshooting steps, standard procedures, and knowledge base articles to support continuous improvement.
- Participate in team meetings, feedback sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance the service desk function.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelors degree / diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical training).1 year of professional or internship experience in IT support or service desk operations.Familiarity with Windows and / or macOS operating systems.Basic understanding of :
Computer hardware components (CPU, memory, storage, peripherals).Networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi troubleshooting).Software installation, patching, and updates.Knowledge of common enterprise applications such as Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Teams, and basic productivity tools.Exposure to ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA, Zendesk) is an advantage.Certifications such as ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, or Microsoft Certified Fundamentals are a plus(ref : hirist.tech)