1st Line Support Technician
Techary · Dallas, TX · 6 days ago
RemoteRemoteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Service Desk Support & Ticket Management
- Act as the first point of contact for customer support requests via phone, email, and ticketing system
- Log, triage, prioritise, and manage incidents and service requests in line with SLAs
- Resolve common 1st line issues efficiently while maintaining high customer satisfaction
- Ensure accurate, clear, and consistent ticket documentation
- Technical Support
- Provide 1st line support across:
- Windows 10/11 and macOS
- Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)
- User account management (Active Directory / Entra ID)
- Basic networking and connectivity issues
- Printers, peripherals, and end-user devices
- Perform password resets, user onboarding/offboarding tasks, and access requests
- Escalate complex issues to 2nd line with high-quality diagnostics and context
- Customer Experience & Communication
- Deliver a friendly, professional, and confident customer experience at all times
- Set clear expectations with customers around resolution times and next steps
- Represent the company’s values and service standards in every interaction
- Handle high-volume support requests while maintaining attention to detail
- Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with 2nd and 3rd line engineers to ensure smooth escalation and resolution
- Contribute to the knowledge base by documenting common fixes and procedures
- Identify recurring issues and suggest improvements to processes or tooling
- Actively engage in training and development to expand technical capability
- Previous experience in a 1st line support or service desk role
- Previous experience within an MSP environment is highly desirable
- Strong customer service mindset with excellent communication skills
- Working knowledge of:
- Windows 10/11
- Microsoft 365
- Active Directory / Entra ID (basic user management)
- Experience using ticketing systems (e.g. HaloPSA, ServiceNow, Freshservice, ConnectWise)
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment
- MSP experience supporting multiple customers and environments
- Exposure to Intune, Azure AD, or endpoint management tools
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
- Relevant certifications such as:
- CompTIA A+ / Network+
- Microsoft Fundamentals (MS-900, AZ-900)
- A clear desire to progress into 2nd line and beyond
- Birthday as a free day holiday
- Social events run throughout the year
- Free breakfast, snacks and drinks
- Lunch provided Friday