Technical Analyst - 2nd Line Support - Office Based

Growth Resourcing; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Clear career progression

Job summary

Growth Resourcing is seeking a technically skilled Technical Analyst for its in-house Service Desk team. You will provide high-quality second-line support for a diverse client base, handling incidents from logging to resolution and ensuring SLA compliance.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration, and a customer-focused mindset in a busy service environment.

Qualifications

• Strong second-line Service Desk support background.
• Experience with Windows Server, AD, and endpoint management.
• Practical Microsoft 365 knowledge including Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Entra ID, Intune.

Responsibilities

• Provide second-line Service Desk support for hardware, software and infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve incidents; log and track in Service Desk system.
• Respect SLAs and escalate when required; communicate progress to clients.
• Identify potential issues and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Contribute to process improvement within the service delivery team.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking

Microsoft 365

Incident Troubleshooting

SLAs & Escalations

Service Desk Experience

Customer Communication

Tools

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Nutanix AHV

DLP & Defender

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Technical Analyst to join their in-house Service Desk team. Reporting to the Head of Service, you will provide high-quality second-line technical support and expertise to a diverse client base.

This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused IT professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working collaboratively within a busy service environment.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Providing customer-focused second-line Service Desk support for hardware, software and infrastructure-related issues
• Diagnosing and resolving technical incidents efficiently and professionally
• Prioritising incidents according to their urgency and business impact
• Assessing the complexity of incidents and following the appropriate escalation procedures when required
• Accurately logging all calls, incidents, requests and resolutions on the Service Desk system
• Responding to and resolving tickets within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Keeping clients informed of progress throughout the incident lifecycle
• Proactively identifying potential or emerging technical issues at client sites
• Sharing technical knowledge and client-specific expertise with colleagues
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Service Desk processes and service delivery
• Undertaking other reasonable duties that fall within the scope and purpose of the position, as requested by your line manager

Essential Technical Knowledge and Experience

Candidates must have strong support experience and in-depth knowledge of the following:

• Windows Server administration and management
• Windows desktop operating systems and endpoint management
• Active Directory and Group Policy
• TCP/IP and DNS
• Server virtualisation technologies, including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and/or Nutanix AHV
• Backup technologies
• Networking and routing

You should also have practical experience supporting Microsoft 365 technologies, including:

• Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint
• Microsoft Entra ID/Azure Active Directory
• Conditional Access and analytics
• Microsoft Intune, Autopilot and Mobile Device Management (MDM)
• Microsoft Defender and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Citrix desktop delivery products
• IP telephony principles
• LAN and WLAN networking
• Firewalls, including Fortinet, WatchGuard and Cisco

Skills and Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to providing an excellent level of customer service
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• A friendly and confident telephone manner
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive and logical approach to problem-solving
• Good judgement and the ability to use initiative
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work within agreed deadlines
• A willingness to learn, develop and contribute as part of a team
• A collaborative approach and willingness to share technical knowledge

Why Join Growth Resourcing?

• Competitive salary with strong growth potential
• Be part of ascaling business backed by UK leaders
• Work in a high-performance, supportive environment
• Real career progression opportunities-we grow people, not just teams
• Learn fast, move fast, and make an impact from day one