Level 1 IT Support Officer (WFH)
Summary
Work-from-home Level 1 IT helpdesk role at an offshore outsourcing company in Pampanga, Philippines. Day to day: answering support calls, managing tickets to SLA, Active Directory account admin, Microsoft 365/Windows troubleshooting, and supporting retail systems like POS/EFTPOS and AS400.
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Level 1 IT Support Officer (WFH)
Job Description:
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Helpdesk & Troubleshooting:
- Answer support calls and manage the IT ticketing system.
- Provide Level 1 technical support via phone, remote access, software, and peripheral issues (like printers).
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Account Management:
- Handle Active Directory administration, including user account creation, deactivation, password resets, and access control.
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System Maintenance:
- Install and configure software (especially Microsoft 365 and Outlook), troubleshoot Windows Operating Systems, and assist with system updates.
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Retail & Hardware Systems:
- Troubleshoot and maintain Point of Sale (POS) and inventory management systems to ensure minimal downtime.
- Troubleshoot printers, phones, mobile devices and connectivity, and log faults with vendors when needed.
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Business Systems:
- Basic support for POS/EFTPOS, Revolution, AS400 (account creation and unlocks) and other retail systems, following our documented procedures.
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Outages:
- Log critical outages straight away and help keep staff updated until the issue is fixed.
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Service Levels:
- Respond to and resolve tickets within our SLA.
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Documentation:
- Accurately log ticket details, document resolutions, and create basic "how-to" guides for users.
- Escalate complex issues to the correct higher-level teams when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of hands-on experience in an IT Support or Helpdesk role.
- Experience with IT ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, Jira, ServiceNow).
- Experience in Jira is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Windows environments, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory.
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting EFTPOS terminals or working in a retail/wholesale IT environment.
- Basic automation or scripting knowledge (like PowerShell).
- Understanding of fundamental cybersecurity and data protection practices.
