Second Line Support Desk Agent

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Level-Up Full time

The role of Second Line Technical Support involves handling complex technical issues and inquiries from customers that demand extensive knowledge and expertise. This position works closely with first line support and technical teams to deliver effective solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and the smooth operation of products and services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Address technical issues escalated from 1st line support promptly and efficiently.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot intricate hardware and software problems, pinpointing root causes and applying remedies.
  • Offer detailed guidance and instructions to customers to resolve technical issues.
  • Collaborate with various teams, including engineering and development, to escalate and resolve critical technical problems.
  • Maintain meticulous records of customer interactions, including issue descriptions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
  • Recognize patterns and trends in technical issues, suggesting enhancements to products, services, or support procedures.
  • Contribute to developing and updating knowledge base articles, FAQs, and technical documentation for customers and internal teams.
  • Stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, and product developments to enhance technical expertise continuously.
  • Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours technical support as needed.
  • Effectively communicate with customers, simplifying complex technical concepts into easily understandable language.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Demonstrated experience in a technical support role, preferably in second line or higher tiers.
  • Adept at troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.

Systems

  • Thorough understanding of relevant operating systems, applications, and programming languages.
  • Experience with customer service software like Zendesk and Freshdesk.
  • Familiarity with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) principles.
  • Proficiency in network monitoring tools for overseeing IT infrastructure such as networks, servers, virtual machines, and cloud services.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure.


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