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Technical Support Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 4579A07AAB
      Tech Support Specialist (SaaS, Helpdesk, IT Support & Troubleshooting) - Remote

      Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
      Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

      About the Role

      At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Tech Support Specialist to provide technical troubleshooting and support across SaaS platforms, internal systems, hardware, and customer-facing applications.

      This is a hands-on support role focused on:
      • Technical troubleshooting
      • Ticket resolution
      • SaaS support operations
      • User onboarding & access management
      • Knowledge base documentation
      • Customer support and issue escalation

      You'll act as the frontline technical resource helping customers and internal users resolve issues quickly, professionally, and efficiently.

      If you enjoy:
      • solving technical problems
      • troubleshooting systems
      • helping users navigate software issues
      • working in fast-paced support environments

      this role is a strong fit.

      What You'll Own
      Technical Support & Troubleshooting
      • Respond to technical support requests through platforms such as:
        • Zendesk
        • Freshdesk
        • Jira Service Desk
        • ServiceNow
      • Troubleshoot:
        • login issues
        • password resets
        • connectivity problems
        • SaaS platform errors
        • browser and system-related issues
      • Resolve Level 1 & Level 2 support requests
      • Guide customers through troubleshooting steps using simple, non-technical language
      • Ensure users feel informed and supported throughout the resolution process


      Ticket Management & Escalation
      • Prioritize incoming tickets based on:
        • urgency
        • SLA requirements
        • business impact
      • Escalate complex issues to:
        • Tier 2/3 Support
        • DevOps
        • Engineering teams
      • Document:
        • troubleshooting steps
        • findings
        • reproduction details
        • escalation notes
      • Maintain clean and accurate support documentation


      Basic System Administration
      • Support:
        • user provisioning
        • account setup
        • password resets
        • permissions management
      • Assist with:
        • onboarding
        • offboarding
        • access control workflows
      • Support:
        • Windows
        • macOS
        • Linux environments


        Knowledge Base & Documentation
        • Create and maintain:
          • FAQs
          • troubleshooting guides
          • internal support documentation
        • Identify recurring issues and document solutions
        • Improve first-contact resolution rates through stronger documentation and workflows


        Monitoring & Issue Detection
        • Use monitoring tools such as:
          • Datadog
          • Splunk
          • New Relic
        • Monitor alerts and identify recurring technical issues proactively
        • Report trends and recurring incidents for long-term resolution and process improvement


        Cross-Functional Collaboration
        • Work closely with:
          • QA
          • Product
          • Engineering
          • DevOps teams
        • Report:
          • bugs
          • feature requests
          • customer pain points
        • Share customer feedback to improve product functionality and support operations


        What Makes You a Strong Fit
        • Calm and professional under pressure
        • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset
        • Excellent communicator with empathy and patience
        • Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
        • Comfortable working independently in remote support environments
        • Focused on both technical resolution and customer experience


        Requirements (Must-Have)
        Experience
        • 1-2+ years of experience in:
          • Technical Support
          • IT Helpdesk
          • SaaS Support
          • Customer-Facing Troubleshooting


          Technical Skills
          • Experience with:
            • Zendesk
            • Jira
            • ServiceNow
            • Freshdesk
          • Familiarity with:
            • SaaS platforms
            • networking basics
            • operating systems
          • Comfortable managing multiple systems and support queues simultaneously


          Communication Skills
          • Strong written and verbal English communication
          • Ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users
          • Strong multitasking and organizational skills


          Nice to Have
          • CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications
          • Experience supporting:
            • APIs
            • SaaS integrations
            • cloud-based platforms
          • Familiarity with:
            • Datadog
            • Splunk
            • New Relic
          • Background in:
            • SaaS
            • IT services
            • technical customer support


            Tools & Platforms
            • Zendesk
            • Jira Service Desk
            • ServiceNow
            • Freshdesk
            • Datadog
            • Splunk
            • New Relic
            • SaaS & cloud-based platforms


            What a Typical Day Looks Like
            • Review support queues and prioritize urgent tickets
            • Troubleshoot SaaS and technical support requests
            • Resolve customer and internal system issues
            • Escalate complex problems with detailed documentation
            • Update FAQs and support documentation
            • Collaborate with engineering and product teams on bugs and improvements
            • Monitor support metrics and identify recurring issues

            In short:
            You are the first line of technical support - helping users stay productive while ensuring issues are resolved quickly, clearly, and professionally.

            Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
            • First Response Time (FRT) within SLA
            • First Contact Resolution (FCR) rate
            • Reduced Average Resolution Time (ART)
            • Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores
            • Reduced recurring ticket volume
            • Consistently updated documentation and knowledge base quality


            Why This Role Stands Out
            • Exposure to modern SaaS and support environments
            • Opportunity to work with:
              • support systems
              • monitoring tools
              • cloud platforms
              • technical troubleshooting workflows
            • Strong growth path into:
              • Tier 2 Support
              • Systems Administration
              • DevOps
              • Customer Success Engineering
            • Remote flexibility with collaborative technical teams
            • Opportunity to improve systems, documentation, and support operations


            Interview Process
            • Initial Phone Screen
            • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
            • Practical Troubleshooting Exercise
            • Client Interview with Support / Engineering Leadership
            • Offer & Background Verification


            Apply Now

            If you:
            • enjoy solving technical problems
            • thrive in customer-facing support environments
            • communicate clearly under pressure
            • want hands-on experience with SaaS and technical systems

            this is a strong opportunity to grow within technical support and modern SaaS operations.
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