IT Technical Specialist
Backlight
IT Technical Specialist
Salary Not Specified
Backlight, Sparkbrook, Birmingham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
To become a trusted advisor and technical problem-solver, proactively ensuring optimal IT system uptime and user productivity through exceptional support, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Trusted Advisor: Senior support specialists go beyond basic troubleshooting, building trust and rapport with users.
- Technical Problem-Solver: They possess advanced skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Proactive Approach: Looking ahead to prevent problems and optimize system performance is crucial.
- Optimal Uptime: Their focus is on maintaining system reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Exceptional Support: Providing top-notch, efficient user support is a core responsibility.
- Collaboration: Working seamlessly with internal teams to find comprehensive solutions.
- Continuous Learning: Staying updated on technology advancements is essential for senior specialists., Troubleshoot and diagnose a wide range of user-reported technical issues through phone, email, and remote desktop tools.
- Provide clear and concise solutions to users, ensuring their IT needs are met efficiently.
- Support security and compliance audits processes, actively during an audit and proactively by maintaining user access as appropriate in company systems
- Document technical issues, resolutions, and escalations for future reference and knowledge sharing.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of company software, hardware, and network configurations.
- Proactively identify and report potential IT problems to prevent disruptions.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Infrastructure, Security) to resolve complex issues.
- Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal IT documentation and knowledge base., By month six, working independently to suggest system optimization and ways to enhance internal support
2-4 years of experience in IT Helpdesk Support or a related role. - Proficiency in Google Workspace, Okta, Asset Management and ITSM tools.
- Working knowledge of MacOS and Windows operating systems and network troubleshooting principles.
- Ability to troubleshoot software installation, configuration, and functionality issues.
- Familiarity with IT asset management solutions
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Powershell) for automating routine tasks
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve a variety of technical issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong customer service orientation and a commitment to providing exceptional user experience.