L1 Service Desk Agent
- 4x Graduates to act as L1 Service Desk agents
- Arabic and English speaking
- This function requires working in a 24x7 Service Desk environment ( may include nights weekends and public holidays)
- Applicable vendor / technology entrylevel certification or equivalent in particular will be an asset but not a necessity:
- CCNA
- Linux entrylevel (LPIC1 certification)
- Oracle entry level
- Redhat (RHCSA)
- WebSphere MQ
- Shell/Python scripting
- ITIL Foundation Certificate
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Support:
- Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance via phone email or chat.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot basic technical issues related to software hardware and network connectivity.
- Escalate unresolved issues to Level 2 support or relevant teams.
- Maintain detailed logs of customer interactions problems and resolutions in the help desk system.
- Provide clear instructions and guidance to endusers on basic technical issues.
Reporting & Analytics:
- Generate regular and ad hoc reports from SITA and Customer systems (e.g. SLA compliance ticket volume resolution times services reports etc).
- Analyse reporting data to identify patterns and recurring issues and provide recommendations for process improvement.
- Collaborate with the L2 team to track KPIs and create dashboards to visualise generated reports.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations and documentation related to service performance.
Technical Skills:
- Basic understanding of computer systems mobile devices and common software applications.
- Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g. ServiceNow Zendesk or JIRA) and remote support tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau or similar).
- Knowledge of data entry report generation and basic analytics.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problemsolving mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Customerfocused with a desire to provide excellent service.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent (bachelors degree in IT or related field is a plus).
- 12 years of experience in a help desk or technical support role.
- Experience with reporting and data analysis tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications like ITIL Foundation.
- Experience creating visual dashboards for technical and nontechnical audiences.