The IT Helpdesk Support is the first point of contact for employees who need IT assistance. The role logs,
triages, and resolves user issues by phone, chat, ticket, and walk-in, and escalates what it cannot fix to
Field Support or the Network and Systems Administrator. It supports a 24/7 contact center operation
where fast resolution directly affects agent productivity and client service levels.
Key Responsibilities
User Support
- Receive, log, and categorize all requests and incidents in the ticketing system with complete details.
- Provide first level troubleshooting for Windows, Microsoft 365, email, browsers, softphones,
- headsets, and line of business applications.
- Resolve common issues such as login failures, password resets, account lockouts, MFA problems,
- printer issues, and connectivity complaints.
- Support agents on the production floor to restore service quickly and reduce downtime.
- Escalate hardware issues to Field Support and network, server, or security issues to the Network
- and Systems Administrator, with clear notes.
Account and Access Requests
- Process account creation, modification, and deactivation based on approved requests from HR and
- operations.
- Verify user identity before password resets or access changes, following security procedures.
- Support onboarding and offboarding by preparing user accounts and confirming access is removed
- on separation.
Ticket Management and Documentation
- Update tickets throughout their lifecycle and close them only after confirming resolution with the
- user.
- Meet response and resolution targets, and follow up on aging and escalated tickets.
- Create and maintain knowledge base articles for recurring issues and standard fixes.
- Identify repeat issues and report trends to the IT Support Supervisor.
Security and Compliance
- Report suspected security incidents, phishing, and policy violations immediately through the proper
- channel.
- Follow information security, data privacy, and clean desk policies in all support activities.
- Never share credentials or bypass access controls when assisting users.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a bachelor's degree or two-year course in Information Technology, Computer Science,
- or a related field.
- At least 1 year of experience in IT helpdesk or technical support; BPO experience is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory user management, and basic networking.
- Familiarity with softphones, VoIP, and contact center applications is an advantage.
- Experience with ticketing systems and remote support tools.
- Good English communication skills, both spoken and written.
- CompTIA A+, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, or TESDA Computer Systems Servicing NC II is an advantage.
Competencies
- Customer service mindset with patience and professionalism under pressure.
- Clear and simple communication with non-technical users.
- Strong troubleshooting and logical thinking.
- Discipline in documentation and ticket updates.
- Integrity in handling user accounts and confidential information.
- Willingness to work shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays when required.