IT Support Analyst - Level 1
Primary Objective:
The IT Support Analyst - Level 1 provides a single point of contact for franchisee, store, and corporate end-users, delivering support and maintenance across client's computing environment. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading infrastructure, end-user devices, and equipment to ensure optimal business performance. The role involves troubleshooting technical issues (in person, remotely, by phone, or via chat), providing end-user assistance, and managing tasks/projects assigned through internal ticketing systems. Strong client-facing experience and the ability to build relationships with end-users, 3rd parties, and suppliers are essential. This position is part of a 7-day roster with on-call responsibilities and occasional travel.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Support:
- Serve as the first point of contact for all IT-related issues and requests.
- Respond to incoming calls, service desk tickets, emails, and chats.
- Ensure all logged requests are completed within SLAs.
- Provide timely support for all store-related issues, including after-hours requests.
- Act as a liaison between stores and third-party providers for IT issues (e.g., EFTPOS).
- Communicate application problems to stakeholders.
- Provide access to CCTV footage and configurations.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and business systems (e.g., email).
- Create user platforms, including email addresses.
- Establish new store POS systems.
- Document equipment failures, repairs, installations, removals, moves, and changes.
- Manage equipment sent for warranty or service contracts.
- Identify and drive self-service, self-healing, and automation opportunities.
- Assess the need for system reconfigurations and recommend solutions.
- Assess and implement performance upgrades to end-user devices.
- Collaborate with the infrastructure team.
- Handle moves, adds, and changes (MAC) requests.
- Prepare tests and applications for desktop performance monitoring and reporting.
- Ensure scheduled maintenance is completed.
- Perform regular system maintenance, including Windows patching.
- Regularly cleanse and update user groups and system information.
- Maintain HQ devices and technologies.
- Assess the functionality of existing devices.
- Recommend new technologies and devices.
- Maintain organizational antivirus software.
- Document IT processes and update the knowledge base.
Project Delivery:
- Manage assigned projects/tasks.
- Produce technical and commercial reports.
Strategy & Planning:
- Assist in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning.
Acquisition & Deployment:
- Research end-user devices for standardization and procurement.
- Evaluate and recommend products for purchase.
- Write technical specifications for end-user devices and related products.
Qualifications:
- Diploma, Degree, or Certifications in relevant areas (Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, CompTIA).
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related fields.
- Other relevant industry experience and certifications.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent technical knowledge of hardware (desktops, servers).
- Experience with enterprise and desktop applications (POS, Office 365, Rostering systems).
- Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Equipment support experience with POS systems, routers, and switches.
- Retail experience highly regarded.
- Working knowledge of current protocols, operating systems (Windows 10/11), and standards.
- Ability to understand technical manuals and documentation.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong relationship management and performance management skills.
- Excellent customer service orientation.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM4,500.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Schedule:
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Rotational shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- POS: 2 years (Preferred)
- 0ffice 365: 2 years (Preferred)
- Windows Remote Desktop: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer networking: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person