Description
Summary:
Seeking a Tech Support Specialist to provide fast, clear, and effective technical support for customers and internal users, focusing on Level 1 and 2 issues and documentation.
Highlights:
1. Provide clear, empathetic technical support and troubleshoot issues
2. Engage in basic system administration and knowledge base documentation
3. Collaborate with product and engineering teams for continuous improvement
**Tech Support Specialist (IT Helpdesk, SaaS Support, Zendesk/Jira) – Remote \| U.S. Hours****Position Type:** Full\-Time, Remote
**Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours
**About the Role**
We’re hiring a **Tech Support Specialist** to provide fast, clear, and effective technical support for customers and internal users.
This role is focused on resolving **Level 1 and Level 2 technical issues**, managing support tickets, documenting solutions, and escalating complex cases to engineering or higher\-tier support teams.
If you’re a strong troubleshooter, clear communicator, and comfortable supporting **SaaS, software, hardware, or IT helpdesk issues**, this role is for you.
**What You’ll Own****Customer Support \& Troubleshooting*** Respond to support tickets, calls, and chats through platforms like:
* + Zendesk
+ Freshdesk
+ Jira Service Desk
+ ServiceNow
* Diagnose and resolve **Level 1 / Level 2 technical issues**
* Support common issues such as:
* + Password resets
+ Connectivity problems
+ App errors
+ Access issues
* Explain technical solutions in clear, simple language
**Issue Escalation*** Escalate complex issues to Tier 2/3 support, DevOps, or engineering
* Document troubleshooting steps before escalation
* Ensure handoffs are clear, complete, and easy to act on
**Basic System Administration*** Handle account provisioning and access permissions
* Perform system resets and user access updates
* Support onboarding and offboarding workflows
**Documentation \& Knowledge Base*** Create and update FAQs and support documentation
* Document recurring issues and solutions
* Improve resolution speed through better internal knowledge resources
**Monitoring \& Alerts*** Use monitoring tools such as Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, or similar
* Identify issues proactively when possible
* Report recurring problems and trends for root cause analysis
**Collaboration*** Work with product, QA, and engineering teams
* Share customer insights, bug reports, and feature feedback
* Support continuous improvement in product and support processes
**What Makes You a Strong Fit*** Clear, empathetic communicator
* Strong problem\-solving and troubleshooting skills
* Calm and professional with frustrated users
* Comfortable working across multiple systems
* Detail\-oriented with strong documentation habits
* Able to manage tickets, priorities, and SLAs
**Requirements*** 1–2 years of experience in:
* + Technical support
+ IT helpdesk
+ Customer\-facing troubleshooting
* Experience with ticketing tools such as Zendesk, Jira, or ServiceNow
* Familiarity with:
* + SaaS applications
+ Networking basics
+ Windows, macOS, or Linux
* Strong written and verbal English communication
* Comfortable working remote during U.S. business hours
**Nice to Have*** CompTIA A\+, Network\+, or similar certification
* Experience supporting APIs, integrations, or SaaS platforms
* Exposure to monitoring tools such as Datadog, Splunk, or New Relic
* Experience in SaaS, IT services, or hardware support
**Tools \& Tech*** Zendesk / Freshdesk / Jira Service Desk / ServiceNow
* Datadog / Splunk / New Relic
* Windows / macOS / Linux
* SaaS applications and internal admin tools
**What Success Looks Like*** Fast first response times within SLA
* Reduced average resolution time
* Strong first contact resolution rate
* High customer satisfaction scores
* Clear documentation and updated knowledge base articles
* Smooth escalation and handoff process
**Key Metrics (KPIs)*** First Response Time (FRT)
* Average Resolution Time (ART)
* First Contact Resolution (FCR) of 70–80%\+
* CSAT score of 90%\+
* Knowledge base updated with recurring solutions
**Interview Process*** Initial Phone Screen
* Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
* Practical Task: simulated support tickets or troubleshooting case
* Client Interview with Support/Engineering Leadership
* Offer \& Background Verification
**Apply Now**
If you’re a **Tech Support Specialist who can troubleshoot issues, communicate clearly, and keep customers confident**, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help deliver fast, reliable technical support.