IT Technical Support Specialist – Tier 1

Madre Integrated Engineering; Doha; Hybrid; QAR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Madre Integrated Engineering is seeking a Technical Support Specialist – Tier 1 to provide frontline IT support for Windows and macOS environments. The role covers onsite and remote assistance, incident logging, and coordination with Tier 2 as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a diploma or bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, with experience in desktop support and strong problem-solving and communication skills. Certifications such as ITIL, CompTIA, or Apple/Microsoft are a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in Tier 1 technical support, desktop support, or IT helpdesk operations.
• Working knowledge of Windows and macOS environments.
• Experience troubleshooting desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, IP phones, and peripherals.
• ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, Microsoft, Apple, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and remote technical support for Windows and macOS desktops and laptops.
• Diagnose and resolve routine hardware, software, operating system, and connectivity issues.
• Support printers, scanners, IP telephones, and IT peripherals.
• Log, monitor, and close incidents via the ticketing system.
• Escalate complex issues to Tier 2 with full diagnostics.
• Assist Tier 2 teams with onsite troubleshooting and data collection.
• Install and configure operating systems and approved software.
• Prepare, deploy, relocate, replace, and maintain IT equipment.
• Perform hardware upgrades and component replacements.
• Maintain IT asset records and lifecycle documentation.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical support

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Diploma

Tools

Ticketing system

Remote-support tools

IT asset management

Job description

Job description

Technical Support Specialist – Tier 1

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and remote technical support for Windows and Apple desktops, laptops, workstations, iMacs, and MacBooks.
• Diagnose and resolve routine hardware, software, operating system, and connectivity issues.
• Support printers, scanners, IP telephones, accessories, and other IT peripherals.
• Log, update, monitor, and close incidents and service requests through the ticketing system.
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to Tier 2 with complete diagnostic information.
• Assist Tier 2 teams with onsite troubleshooting, task execution, and technical data collection.
• Install and configure operating systems, standard applications, and approved software.
• Prepare, deploy, relocate, replace, and maintain IT equipment and peripherals.
• Perform approved hardware upgrades and component replacements.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize system downtime.
• Maintain accurate IT asset records and lifecycle documentation.

RequirementsRequirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in Tier 1 technical support, desktop support, or IT helpdesk operations.
• Working knowledge of Windows and macOS environments.
• Experience troubleshooting desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, IP phones, and peripherals.
• Familiarity with remote-support tools and IT ticketing systems.
• Basic knowledge of hardware installation, software deployment, networking, and asset management.
• Good communication, customer-service, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, Microsoft, Apple, or equivalent certification is preferred.