IT Support Specialist - Entry Level (Evening Shift)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm is seeking a Support Specialist in Belfast. This evening shift role involves responding to technical queries and assisting users of a cloud-based voice communications platform. Ideal for those with IT support experience and strong problem-solving skills, it offers excellent opportunities for learning and career progression. Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses are included.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in an IT support or technical operations role.
• Confident communicator capable of dealing with users in a professional manner.
• Practical experience with cloud/SaaS tools.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming technical issues raised through the support portal.
• Diagnose and resolve first-line incidents relating to user access and connectivity.
• Collaborate with account management and engineering to maintain service levels.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Basic networking knowledge

Experience with Windows environments

Familiarity with ticketing platforms

Tools

Zendesk

Jira

Job description

Our client, a growing technology firm operating in the communications and trading‑technology space, is seeking a technically minded Support Specialist to join their Belfast team. This role forms part of a global support function responsible for assisting end users of a cloud‑based voice and communications platform used widely across the financial services sector. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys customer interaction, problem solving, and working with modern cloud systems.

Please note that this is an evening shift position, supporting international users. Hours of work are 4:00pm - 12:00am, Monday to Friday.

The Role

The successful candidate will act as the initial point of contact for technical queries, managing incoming requests, resolving first‑line issues, and coordinating with senior teams for more complex cases. The work will involve user administration, investigating connection or configuration faults, and supporting the deployment and upkeep of specialist voice‑communications equipment.

This is an excellent entry point into a fast‑paced technology environment, with strong opportunities for learning and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming technical issues raised through the support portal or by phone.
• Diagnose and resolve first‑line incidents relating to user access, connectivity, voice services, and administration of the communications platform.
• Carry out user management tasks including new user setup, updates, and access removal.
• Support the configuration and basic troubleshooting of dedicated hardware used by client trading teams.
• Identify issues requiring deeper technical review and accelerate escalation with clear documentation.
• Record all activity accurately within the ticketing system and contribute to team knowledge resources.
• Collaborate with account management, engineering, and senior support teams to maintain high levels of service.
• Participate in occasional out‑of‑hours or weekend support requirements if critical issues arise.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of one year’s experience in an IT support, service desk, or technical operations role.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Confident communicator capable of dealing with users in a professional and calm manner.
• Practical experience working with Windows environments, cloud/SaaS tools, and basic networking (IP addressing, DNS, VPN fundamentals).
• Familiarity with ticketing platforms such as Zendesk, Jira, or equivalent.
• Understanding of authentication concepts such as SSO/SAML or a willingness to learn quickly.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to voice communication platforms, VoIP or SIP‑based solutions.
• Experience supporting trading‑floor or financial‑services environments.
• Knowledge of incident management, SLAs, and structured escalation paths.
• Previous work with cloud telephony, PBX systems, or specialist communications hardware.

Reward & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance‑related bonus
• A comprehensive benefits package (details dependent on location)
• Career development within an innovative and expanding technology business