Desktop Support Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level IT Support & Helpdesk role at Trinity. Remote, India · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Resolve level-two support requests, keeping users informed and following each issue through to confirmation
- Diagnose technical problems, estimate time to resolution, and route unresolved tickets to the right technicians
- Track equipment and software, and keep service desk queues moving with accurate ticket assignment
- Support Teams meeting rooms and secure Windows devices using the stated baselines, BitLocker, and compliance policies
- Handle small IT projects, maintain procedures, and flag recurring issues for improvement
What you bring
- You have three to five years of hands-on service desk or desktop support experience in a professional setting
- You bring strong written and verbal communication and a customer-focused approach
- A computer science bachelor's degree is identified as required, though the listing says it is not mandatory
Who this fits
This role suits someone comfortable troubleshooting remotely, balancing several support priorities, and working both independently and with IT colleagues. It is based remotely in India and follows EST hours.
From the employer
Location and Timings
India – Remote
EST Hours
Responsibilities:
- Provide friendly, customer‑focused level 2 support with clear communication and thorough follow‑through to confirmed resolution of all support requests.
- Identify, analyze, and diagnose technical issues while providing customers with timely updates and accurate estimated resolution times.
- Escalate unresolved support requests to the appropriate technicians in accordance with established procedures and SLAs.
- Maintain accurate tracking of hardware and software assets using asset‑management tools and adhering to lifecycle and inventory best practices.
- Monitor Service Desk ticket queues to ensure timely response, proper categorization, and assignment across the IT team.
- Develop and complete small IT projects; create, update, and maintain process and procedure documentation as needed.
- Support Microsoft Teams conference rooms, ensuring reliable meeting room functionality and assisting users with audio, video, and room system issues.
- Apply and support Windows security baselines, BitLocker, and device compliance policies to maintain secure and compliant endpoint configurations.
- Adhere to SOC 2 compliance requirements, including secure handling of systems, data, and change‑control practices.
- Collaborate with Desktop Support Specialists, Systems Administrators, and other IT teams to resolve complex or escalated issues.
- Proactively identify recurring support issues and recommend process, documentation, or system improvements.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science required but not mandatory.
Work Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience in service desk, desktop support within a professional environment.
Technical Skills (Preferred)
- Desktop and Laptop hardware; workstation accessories
- Strong remote troubleshooting skills
- Windows 11 / Mac OS
- Antivirus management
- O365 administration and troubleshooting
- ITSM/ITIL-based ticketing systems – Preferably ServiceNow
- iOS & Android device support
- Basic Network knowledge
- Printer troubleshooting
- Active Directory fundamentals and basic administration
- Basic understanding of Office 365 Administration
- Remote support tools (e.g., Bomgar)
Additional Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities
The ideal candidate works well independently with minimal supervision, is a strong team player, eager to learn, hard-working, flexible, and able to provide quality support.
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