Global Service Desk - Level 1

Position: Global Service Desk Engineer – Level 1

Location: Clark Global City Pampanga

Suitable for: College graduates, BPO background or those looking to enter IT Industry

 Professional Capabilities:

• Experience in some form of UNIX (AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, Red Hat etc)


• Willingness to do both hardware and software support


• Understanding of basic computer principles


• Willingness to be assigned on other TRT locations when necessary 

Overview:

The primary functions of a Global Service Desk – Level 1 Engineer are to resolve incidents that are raised by our customers, to implement changes and any and all improvements requested by customers. Incidents and changes can be related to UNIX/Wintel hardware, UNIX/Windows Software, SAN/NAS Storage, Enterprise Networking hardware and network software with occasional database and application work tasks. Workflow generally involves: 

• Remote break-fix hardware maintenance


• UNIX and Windows Operating System support


• Problem Management


• Incident Response


• Customer Communication


• Field Engineer Coordination


• Service Partner Coordination


• Escalation

GSD Engineer - Level 1: Key Tasks

• Ensure all logged incidents are acknowledged within agreed SLAs


• Ensure all customer communication is prompt, professional and reliable.


• Ensure all commitments made to customers are met, or re-scheduled with the customer’s knowledge and approval


• Hardware case problem analysis. Issues generally focused on components like: Hard Disks, Power Supplies, Memory, Fans


• Analysis of logs and recommendation of firmware updates for known issues.


• Basic remote Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting. Reseating and replacement of components.


• Responsible for organising and scheduled:
  
  
  
  • Service Partners
  
  
  • Field Engineers
  
  
  • Value Chain Purchases and Movement Requests
  
  
  
  


• Escalate calls through correct channels in a timely manner if unable to resolve


• Answer phone calls from customers


• Performs Case Assignment to L2 and L3 engineers as appropriate


• Performs Service call updates


• Ensure proper procedure are followed per company/customer guidelines


• Create daily backup reports, monthly or quarterly health checks for Managed Service customers


• Monitor and initial backup failure analysis and troubleshooting


• Coordinate with logistics on needed parts for service calls
  
  
  
  • Create IMR/POR as required for service calls
  
  
  
  

Required Deliverables:

• Ensure all logged incidents are resolved within SLA’s


• Ensure all customer communication is prompt, professional and reliable.


• Ensure all commitments made to customers are met, or scheduled with the customer’s knowledge and approval


• Escalate calls through appropriate channels in a timely manner


• Continuously learn additional technical and non-technical skills


• Operate in a 24 x 7 Support Structure


• Comply with company policy to protect the interests of TRT at all times

Key Accountabilities:

• Break/Fix Hardware Maintenance:
  
  
  
  • Perform remote troubleshooting to identify failed hardware
  
  
  • Coordinate with Service Partners or Field Engineering team for onsite support
  
  
  • Involve L2 and/or L3 support as and when necessary
  
  
  • Documentation of problem resolutions into TRT’s knowledge base
  
  
  • Ensure procedures are properly followed when service partners attend site
  
  
  
  


• Software Support:
  
  
  
  • Analysis of UNIX and Windows related software problems
  
  
  • UNIX and Windows operating system patching to resolve known problems
  
  
  • Escalation to L2 and/or L3 UNIX core dumps for analysis
  
  
  • Installation and maintenance of software packages
  
  
  • Documentation of problem resolution into TRT’s knowledge base
  
  
  
  


• Disaster Recovery:
  
  
  
  • Escalation to L2 and/or L3 for DR Execution
  
  
  
  


• Incident Response:
  
  
  
  • Initial diagnosis of customer problems
  
  
  • Initial telephone response to customers
  
  
  • Call management
  
  
  • Remote support
  
  
  • Appropriate escalation to GSD Team Leader/Manager when necessary
  
  
  
  


• Managed Services – System Administration:
  
  
  
  • Remote System administration tasks for managed services customers
  
  
  
  


• Logistics and Service Partner Coordination:
  
  
  
  • Coordination with Service Partner for onsite support
  
  
  • Coordination with Logistics for parts needed for a particular call
  
  
  • Forwarding all paperwork to Inventory Officer per Warehouse Procedures
  
  
  
  


• Service Call Updates:
  
  
  
  • Ensure that all service calls under your responsibility are updated with accurate call updates in a timely fashion until closure of the service call.
  
  
  
  


• OH&S Work Environment:
  
  
  
  • Ensure that the technical work areas remain clean and organized at all times.
  
  
  • Ensure that the warehouse remains clean and organized where practical.
  
  
  • Ensure that you adhere to ESD procedures.
  
  
  • Ensure that you adhere to all OHS requirements, including for lifting, cabling, rack-mounting, and equipment in rooms is not obstructing walkways.