Support Specialist, ESD

Xtium; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

XTIUM is seeking a Service Desk Specialist to deliver first-line IT support for end users across desktops, devices, and software. You will resolve issues via phone, email, and chat, utilizing ServiceNow and internal knowledge bases to ensure prompt resolutions.

The role emphasizes a customer-centric approach, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 support environment. A bachelor’s degree and ITIL knowledge are preferred, with opportunities to grow technical skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of service desk experience in an MSP environment required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required.
• ITIL knowledge or certification preferred.
• Experience with ServiceNow ticketing system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support via phone, email, chat, and self-service portals.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with desktops, laptops, printers, peripherals, and software applications.
• Assist end users with password resets, account unlocks, and access requests.
• Provide remote assistance when applicable.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues (e.g., internet, VPN).
• Document and track incidents using ServiceNow ITSM.
• Escalate complex issues to higher-level support when needed.
• Meet SLAs and performance targets.
• Leverage knowledge base to resolve common issues.
• Drive customer satisfaction with proactive communication and first-call resolution.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a positive attitude in support.
• Communicate clearly to ensure clients understand resolutions and next steps.

Skills

3+ years MSP experience

Customer-focused

Strong communication

ITIL knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

ServiceNow

Active Directory

Azure AD

Office 365

Windows OS

Job description

The XTIUM global team is made up of a group of diverse and talented professionals who are all driven by the same goal: excellence and continuous improvement. We are all about embracing challenges, keeping the lines of communication open and working together. We take ownership of our work, focus on learning and growing and hold ourselves accountable to our colleagues and customers. Together, we strive to push boundaries, make an impact and inspire each other to reach our full potential.

Job Description:

About the Team

XTIUM’s 24/7 global Enterprise Service Desk is a collaborative team of IT professionals dedicated to providing exceptional end user technical support. We are striving to be more than just a high-performing service desk, but relentlessly seeking to deliver a premium, customer‑centric service offering unlike any other, resulting in seamless issue resolution, hospitality focused customer experience, and customers who evangelize the XTIUM brand and offering. We are unapologetically pushing the boundaries on what an Enterprise Service Desk can do to transform the digital transformation experience for end users.

About the Role

As a Service Desk Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing first‑line technical support to our client end‑users. This includes resolving a wide range of IT issues, such as hardware and software troubleshooting, account management, and password resets, while providing prompt and courteous assistance via phone, email, and chat. You will utilize and contribute to the internal knowledge base to resolve common issues efficiently and elevate complex issues to higher‑level support when necessary. Additionally, you will actively participate in team training and development initiatives to enhance your performance, technical skills, and contribute to providing a “white glove” customer experience.

What You Will Do

• Provide customer end user technical support via phone, email, chat, and self‑service portals
• Diagnose and resolve customer issues with desktops, laptops, printers, peripherals, and common software applications
• Assist end users with password resets, account unlocks, and access requests
• Provide remote assistance when applicable
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues (e.g., internet access, VPN connections)
• Document and track incidents and requests utilizing the ServiceNow ITSM ticketing system
• Escalate complex issues to higher‑level support teams when necessary
• Adhere to service level agreements (SLAs) and meet performance targets
• Utilize the internal knowledge base to resolve common issues and improve efficiency
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication and first call resolution
• Provide exceptional customer service by demonstrating empathy, patience, and a positive attitude
• Communicate technical information clearly and concisely, ensuring clients understand the resolution or next steps

What Qualifies You

• 3+ years of service desk experience in an MSP environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Customer‑centric approach with a focus on service excellence
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset

  Incident and request management experience

• Must be a team player and collaborative.
• Experience with Windows OS, Office 365, Azure AD, Active Directory, and Exchange/Office O365. MAC OS knowledge would be a plus, but not a hard requirement.
• Familiarity with IT Service Management concepts, practices, and procedures. Strong ITIL knowledge or certification preferred
• Technical Certifications: CompTIA, A+, MSCE are a plus
• Experience using ServiceNow ticketing system is preferred
• Experience using remote assistance tools
• Excellent time management skills
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Strong technical background
• Be willing to work in a 24/7 support environment