IT Service Desk Support Specialist

Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• Knowledge & Documentation
• Maintain and update the knowledge base with troubleshooting guides and FAQs
• Document recurring issues and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify trends in recurring issues and recommend proactive solutions
• Support ITIL-aligned Service Improvement initiatives to enhance service desk efficiencyKey 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

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