Technical Support Analyst
Job Description
Imperial PFS is looking for a Technical Support Analyst to strengthen its Service Desk function from a remote setup. In this role, you will serve as a central contact for IT requests and issues, working through level 1 problems and selected level 2 cases while routing more complex incidents to higher support tiers.
As part of the Service Desk team, you will focus on timely resolution, clear communication, and accurate tracking of customer-impacting work. You will also help improve how support is delivered by building documentation and maintaining a knowledge base for faster self-help.
Key Responsibilities
- Support customer satisfaction by logging and assigning an appropriate priority to calls and requests, and keeping clients informed on the status of problem resolution.
- Diagnose technology-related issues, determine root causes, and drive timely troubleshooting, repair, and resolution using proven tools and processes.
- Handle installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for desktop and laptop systems.
- Initiate escalations when issues are severe or exceed documented targets to ensure management awareness.
- Develop written documentation for new and existing procedures.
- Create and maintain a knowledge base of articles used by IT resolver groups and associates to enable self-help instructions.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of operating systems and experience with computer, laptop, and printer hardware installation and repair.
- Advanced knowledge of software applications, including MS Office, Outlook, mobile computer environments, Smart Phones/Blackberry, and support for tasks such as faxing and scanning.
- Above average knowledge of computer networking (LAN) and troubleshooting for connectivity issues.
- Knowledge of service desk and customer service best practices.
- Knowledge of ITIL standards and practical usage of ServiceNow or an equivalent ITSM tool.
- Excellent communication skills, especially via phone and email.
- Commitment to high quality customer service and familiarity with enterprise-wide service delivery procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on technical information.
Technologies
- MS Office
- Outlook
- Mobile Computer
- Smart Phones/Blackberry
- ServiceNow
- ITSM
- ITIL
Education
- High School
- Some College