IT Service Desk Support Specialist

ABIS (Abdullah A. Al Barrak & Sons Co.)Al Jubayl, Eastern ProvinceOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 6 days ago

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About this role

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Service Desk Operations
- Act as the first point of contact for all IT-related incidents, service requests, and inquiries raised via phone, email, or ticketing system
- Log, categorize, prioritize, and track all tickets in the ITSM tool in line with ITIL Incident and Request Management processes
- Ensure tickets are resolved or escalated within agreed SLA timelines

- Incident & Problem Management
- Perform first-level troubleshooting for hardware, software, network, and application issues
- Escalate unresolved incidents to Level 2/3 support or relevant technical teams with complete documentation
- Contribute to root cause analysis and problem management to reduce recurring incidents

- Change & Request Fulfillment
- Process standard service requests (access requests, password resets, software installations, equipment provisioning) per ITIL Request Fulfillment guidelines
- Support Change Management by documenting and coordinating minor/standard changes

- Communication & Reporting
- Draft clear, professional email correspondence in English for user updates, escalations, and management reporting
- Maintain end-user communication throughout the ticket lifecycle (acknowledgment, progress updates, resolution confirmation)
- Prepare daily/weekly service desk performance reports (ticket volume, SLA compliance, aging tickets)

- Knowledge & Documentation
- Maintain and update the knowledge base with troubleshooting guides and FAQs
- Document recurring issues and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

- Continuous Improvement
- Identify trends in recurring issues and recommend proactive solutions
- Support ITIL-aligned Service Improvement initiatives to enhance service desk efficiency

Key Skills:

- 5–8 years hands-on IT support/service desk experience
- Strong ITIL process knowledge (Incident, Request, Problem, Change Management)
- Excellent written English communication skills for professional email correspondence
- Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, ManageEngine)

Strong customer service orientation and ability to work under SLA pressure

Requirements

Key Skills:

- 5–8 years hands-on IT support/service desk experience
- Strong ITIL process knowledge (Incident, Request, Problem, Change Management)
- Excellent written English communication skills for professional email correspondence
- Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, ManageEngine)

Strong customer service orientation and ability to work under SLA pressure

Certification: ITIL Foundation (v3/v4) certified or equivalent working knowledge