Technical Support Specialist

Technical Support Specialist - WFH

Role Overview of Technical Support Specialist

My client is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist to join their fast-growing global software team. This is a pivotal role for someone who is passionate about technology, thrives in a dynamic environment, and genuinely enjoys helping enterprise customers solve complex technical challenges.

As a Technical Support Specialist, you will serve as the primary technical liaison for my client's customers, embodying a customer-first philosophy. You will work cross-functionally with internal teams and be trusted to handle multiple priorities with professionalism and precision.

Key Responsibilities of Technical Support Specialist

* Respond to customer enquiries via phone and email, providing technical assistance and resolving issues within stringent SLAs.

* Remotely troubleshoot and diagnose software incidents, guiding customers through step-by-step solutions or escalating to higher-level support teams as required.

* Document and track all customer interactions, incidents, and resolutions accurately using the internal ticketing system.

* Collaborate with support team members and other departments to ensure timely resolution and effective communication of solutions.

* Simulate and recreate incidents to provide detailed, experience-based resolutions.

* Contribute to the technical knowledge base to support customer portal self-service.

* Participate in the on-call out-of-hours support rota.

* Attend regular training sessions and workshops to stay current with product developments.

* Conduct application log file analysis for incident diagnosis or development escalation.

* Maintain a positive and professional approach in all customer interactions, reflecting a commitment to excellent service.

Essential Skills &

Experience of Technical Support Specialist

* Proven ability to build strong customer relationships and earn trust through effective communication.

* Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and with confidence.

* Strong problem-solving skills with the tenacity to see challenges through to resolution.

* Solid technical expertise across Windows and Linux environments, with hands-on troubleshooting experience.

* Experience supporting critical systems and infrastructure, with the ability to prioritise and escalate quickly.

Desired Skills of Technical Support Specialist

* Extensive knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.

* Experience with Virtualisation, Backup, High Availability, and Networking technologies.

* Track record of collaborating with internal teams to deliver solutions that meet customer expectations.

* Ability to manage a varied caseload of multiple concurrent customer issues.

* Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as the role evolves.

* Exposure to enterprise storage solutions (Windows / Net App / Dell / Nutanix).

* Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Server and domain administration.

* Experience administering and monitoring cloud-based environments (AWS / Azure).

About the Company

My client is a fast-growing global software business and recognised leader in their field. Driven by a culture of mutual respect, integrity, and hard work, they are focused on the long-term success of their customers and the people who support them. If you share these values and are ready to make an impact, my client would love to hear from you