Job Description
Scope of the Role
- Responsible for providing technical assistance and support to end-users company wide.
- This role entails diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues, ensuring smooth operation of IT systems, and delivering excellent customer service to internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Technical Support: Provide first-level support for IT issues, including troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network problems in a timely and efficient manner.
- System Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripheral devices. Perform regular system updates, software installations, and patch management.
- User Support: Assist employees with setup, configuration, and usage of company IT systems and tools, including email, collaboration tools, and security protocols.
- Incident Management: Log, prioritize, and manage support requests using ticketing systems, escalating issues when necessary, and ensuring timely resolution of technical problems.
- Network Support: Assist with basic network troubleshooting, such as connectivity issues, VPN setup, and Wi-Fi troubleshooting.
- Security Compliance: Ensure that end-users follow IT security policies and guidelines, such as password management, data protection, and system access.
- Documentation: Maintain records of IT support requests, resolutions, and common technical issues to aid in faster troubleshooting in the future.
- Inventory Management: Keep track of IT assets, including hardware inventory and software licenses, ensuring equipment is maintained and replaced as needed.
- Training and Support: Provide guidance and technical training to users on the use of new software and hardware, and cybersecurity awareness ensuring a high level of IT literacy within the organization.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other IT team members to ensure seamless integration of IT services and the resolution of technical issues.
- Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices and apply them to the relevant processes.
- Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the CTO and senior stakeholders.
Technical Knowledge / Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in an IT support role or related technical field.
- Experience with IT security protocols, including firewalls, antivirus, and encryption tools.
- Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace) and VPNs.
- Certification in CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), or similar IT support credentials.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of computer systems, networks, operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux), and mobile devices.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with non-technical staff and explain technical issues clearly.
- Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-first attitude to provide efficient and friendly IT support.
- Time Management: Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize issues based on urgency.
- Familiarity with IT Tools: Experience with ticketing systems, remote desktop support tools, and system monitoring software.