Remote IT Support Specialist

Genashtim; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company is seeking a Remote IT Support Specialist to provide first-level technical support to internal and external customers. This role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of IT support experience in a remote environment, proficiency in cloud platforms, and familiarity with AI applications. Join us to contribute to a company dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of IT support experience in a remote setting.
• Able to adapt to flexible schedules and graveyard shifts as needed.
• Strong understanding of customer resolution management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers for PC system incidents.
• Coordinate and document customer and system incidents.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems effectively.
• Monitor progress of incidents until closure.
• Document issues and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

IT support experience in a remote environment

Proficiency with Google Workspace

Proficiency with Microsoft 365

Familiarity with AI applications

Good communication skills in English

Analytical problem-solving skills

Job description

JOB VACANCY

PWDs and PEOPLE FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

Since 2008, Genashtim has been a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities. By harnessing the power of technology and the internet, we’ve built a unique virtual employment ecosystem. This network unites individuals from all walks of life—such as people with physical or mental disabilities, refugees, senior citizens, minorities, and others who face barriers to inclusion. Through collaboration, they contribute to a world-class organization that offers exceptional IT remote support, digital learning services and ESG services to clients worldwide.

Job Title: Remote IT Support Specialist

Job Summary

The role is responsible for providing first‑level technical support to internal and external customers by diagnosing, resolving, and documenting PC system incidents and service requests. It involves coordinating and escalating issues when necessary, monitoring progress until closure, and ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs). The position requires strong problem‑solving skills, effective communication, and a customer‑focused approach to maintaining high levels of service quality and client satisfaction.

Job Description and Responsibilities

1. Provides first level of support for internal and external customers on PC system incidents and requests using technical and service knowledge.
2. Assumes ownership for the coordination, investigation and documentation of customer and system incidents.
3. Perform basic to medium level of diagnosis of problems and incidents and resolving them when appropriate.
4. Interprets problems or errors and assesses the risk of events and escalates appropriately to protect client services.
5. Properly document all problems, incidents, requests and follow up on all of these to ensure customer satisfaction.
6. Monitors issues until they are closed while demonstrating a good understanding of the customer’s business needs and applying them to the management of system events & incidents.
7. Execute test plans or scripts while developing and maintaining customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs), handling time and customer satisfaction.

Job Skill and Qualifications

1. At least 2 years of experience of an IT support role in a remote environment.
2. Proficiency with cloud platforms (Google Workspace and Microsoft 365), latest Windows & MacOS operating systems and remote support tools.
3. Familiar in using AI applications like ChatGPT, Gemini and others.
4. Able to adapt to flexible time and willing to be assigned on graveyard shift from time to time.
5. Strong understanding and working knowledge of customer resolution management.
6. Good and above average oral and written communications skills, ability to articulate, comprehend and express oneself in English, both oral and written.
7. Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment.

PC Requirements

As this position is 100% remote, you will be required to provide your own PC/laptop. Our mandatory PC specifications must be adhered to for your application to be Genashtim may require you to submit this proof of specifications and reserves the right to conduct an audit before onboarding. Below are the required PC and other related specifications:

• Wired internet connection.
• Processor: Intel i5, 11th Gen or Ryzen 5 and higher (TPM compatible).
• Memory: 16 GB RAM.
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (64‑bit) or later, MacOS Sonoma or later.
• Storage: 1TB.
• Stable internet connection (at least 20 Mbps for download speed & 5 Mbps upload, with a ping of not higher than 50 ms). Mobile data and power backup is a must.
• People with Disabilities (PWD) assisted applications should be duly licensed.

This storage requirement is specific to the Windows environment used for work and does not cover the personal Windows installation.