Technical Support Executive
upstream · 1 day ago
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Technical Support Executive to provide exceptional support to employees, business operations and customers. This role involves assisting both customers and internal employees with hardware and software issues, ensuring a seamless technical experience.
This role is supporting Australian customers, and work hours are Monday - Friday 4:30am - 12:30pm IST.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Support
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees seeking technical assistance.
- Provide hardware/software support for internal employees.
- Assist with day-to-day support requests via phone, live chat, email, remote connection, and on-site visit coordination (on-site visit not required, as this role is remote).
- Assist in employee onboarding including activating user accounts
Business Operations and Support
- Configure, implement and maintain business workflows in dedicated applications
- Liaise with key stakeholders to implement business focused solutions
- Maintain and implement secure best practises within the company network
Customer Support
- Support customers using NBN and VoIP services. (Telecommunications)
- Support managed services customers by providing end user support
- Interact with end-users in a professional and helpful manner.
- Clearly communicate technical information to non-technical users.
Request Management
- Receive, validate, log, and troubleshoot requests.
- Escalate issues as necessary and keep stakeholders informed of request progress until resolution.
- Maintain and manage the ticket desk effectively.
Vendor Engagement
- Engage with third-party vendors to resolve technical problems.
Maintenance and Upgrades
- Perform hardware and software upgrades and routine maintenance tasks to ensure system functionality.
- Install, upgrade, and maintain hardware and software as needed.
Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of support requests and resolutions.
- Create documentation for common issues and solutions to enhance team knowledge.
User Training
- Conduct training sessions for end-users on basic IT functions.
- Help users understand and utilize technology effectively.
Collaboration
- Work closely with other IT professionals to resolve complex issues.
- Collaborate with different departments to understand their IT needs and provide tailored support.
Personal Attributes
- Customer-focused and service-oriented.
- Professional and approachable.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliable, organised, and self-motivated.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Committed to delivering high-quality support outcomes.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- First response and resolution times achieved within service level agreements (SLAs).
- Customer satisfaction ratings.
- Helpdesk ticket closure rates and quality of documentation.
- Internal staff satisfaction with IT support services.
- Telecommunications fault resolution efficiency.
- Compliance with operational procedures and security requirements.
- Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.