Technical Specialist

American Express Global Business Travel; Manila; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Amex GBT is seeking an IT Desktop Support specialist in Manila, Philippines, to join our enterprise support team. You'll troubleshoot hardware and software, manage tickets, and coordinate with vendors to keep systems running smoothly.

You will work with Windows and Mac OS environments, Office suites, and Active Directory, supporting travel reservation systems and ensuring documentation is thorough and accurate. A detail‑driven communicator with solid technical know‑how will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an enterprise desktop support environment.
• Degree in computer science or technical school preferred.
• Experience with Windows, Mac OS, Office, and Active Directory.
• Familiarity with travel reservation systems Sabre, Apollo, Galileo.
• Professional writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Detail oriented and able to follow written processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and update ticketing system within established SLAs, prioritizing critical tickets and assessing impact severity to the business
• Provide on-site and remote technical service support, installation, configuration, and problem resolution in Windows / Apple / MAC / Network environments
• Diagnose mechanical, hardware, software and system failures and determine the most cost-effective and timely repair resolution
• Maintain a sophisticated understanding of IT hardware repair and OS management at all levels
• Identify methods to improve customer support by evaluating current processes, procedures, and technology
• Coordinate support and repair activities with select third party vendors.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Follow written processes

Professional writing and documentation

Education

Degree in computer science or technical school

Tools

Windows

Mac OS

Office Suites

Active Directory

Sabre

Apollo

Galileo

Job description

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

Our ticketing system platform helps global business travelers book flights, trains, and more travel options around the world. In this role, you'll play a critical part in system imaging, issue resolution for hardware and software, and managing assets and vendors. If you have experience in Windows and Mac OS support and a passion for the travel industry, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and update ticketing system within established SLAs, prioritizing critical tickets and assessing impact severity to the business
• Provide on-site and remote technical service support, installation, configuration, and problem resolution in Windows / Apple / MAC / Network environments
• Diagnose mechanical, hardware, software and system failures and determine the most cost-effective and timely repair resolution
• Maintain a sophisticated understanding of IT hardware repair and OS management at all levels
• Identify methods to improve customer support by evaluating current processes, procedures, and technology
• Coordinate support and repair activities with select third party vendors.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in an enterprise desktop support environment, with software and hardware technical issues
• A degree in computer science, or technical school is preferred
• Experience with Windows, Mac OS operating systems, Office Suites, and Active Directory
• Understanding and familiarity with travel related/reservation systems such as Sabre, Apollo, and Galileo
• Professional writing and documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Passionate about the details
• Driven and able to follow written processes and procedures

Location

Manila, Philippines

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
• And much more!

This role is for CWT, a member of the American Express Global Business Travel family of companies.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement.