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IT Service Desk Support Specialist

Job Description - IT Service Desk Support Specialist

Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

  1. Service Desk Operations
    • Act as the first point of contact for all IT-related incidents, service requests, and inquiries raised via phone, email, or ticketing system
    • Log, categorize, prioritize, and track all tickets in the ITSM tool in line with ITIL Incident and Request Management processes
    • Ensure tickets are resolved or escalated within agreed SLA timelines
  2. Incident & Problem Management
    • Perform first-level troubleshooting for hardware, software, network, and application issues
    • Escalate unresolved incidents to Level 2/3 support or relevant technical teams with complete documentation
    • Contribute to root cause analysis and problem management to reduce recurring incidents
  3. Change & Request Fulfillment
    • Process standard service requests (access requests, password resets, software installations, equipment provisioning) per ITIL Request Fulfillment guidelines
    • Support Change Management by documenting and coordinating minor/standard changes
  4. Communication & Reporting
    • Draft clear, professional email correspondence in English for user updates, escalations, and management reporting
    • Maintain end-user communication throughout the ticket lifecycle (acknowledgment, progress updates, resolution confirmation)
    • Prepare daily/weekly service desk performance reports (ticket volume, SLA compliance, aging tickets)
  5. Knowledge & Documentation
    • Maintain and update the knowledge base with troubleshooting guides and FAQs
    • Document recurring issues and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  6. Continuous Improvement
    • Identify trends in recurring issues and recommend proactive solutions
    • Support ITIL-aligned Service Improvement initiatives to enhance service desk efficiency

Key Skills:

  • 5–8 years hands-on IT support/service desk experience
  • Strong ITIL process knowledge (Incident, Request, Problem, Change Management)
  • Excellent written English communication skills for professional email correspondence
  • Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, ManageEngine)

Strong customer service orientation and ability to work under SLA pressure



Requirements

Key Skills:

  • 5–8 years hands-on IT support/service desk experience
  • Strong ITIL process knowledge (Incident, Request, Problem, Change Management)
  • Excellent written English communication skills for professional email correspondence
  • Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, ManageEngine)

Strong customer service orientation and ability to work under SLA pressure

Certification: ITIL Foundation (v3/v4) certified or equivalent working knowledge

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