Helpdesk/Service Desk Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary

This role serves as the subject matter expert (SME) within the service desk team. The position acts as the go-to person for a specific product, application, or domain, while also providing first level IT support via phone and remote tools.
The SME will also support and administer Microsoft 365 (M365) environments, including user account management, mailbox configuration, and issue resolution related to M365 applications and services.

Responsibilities | CORE

• Provide support, troubleshooting and administration for M365 (Microsoft) ecosystems such as Office, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Copilot, Intune etc
• Liaise with second-level support on product enhancements and train team members
• Update shared repository with changes in area of focus
• Provide First Call Resolution (FCR) technical support via phone and email
• Perform first level troubleshooting and escalate to resolver groups as required
• Furnish timely updates to customers on issue status
• Maintain ownership of cases until closure with accurate documentation
• Manage customer expectations and escalate unusual surge issues to Team Lead
• Classify and prioritize incidents, tracking progress and updates

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma with minimum 2 years of end-user support or service desk experience
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Strong technical skills in supporting desktops, notebooks, tablets, and smartphones
• Knowledge  and experience of Windows OS, Active Directory, and M365 (Microsoft) ecosystems / applications

Preferred Attributes

• VPN and macOS support knowledge
• Good understanding of hardware and peripherals
• Experience in supporting WiFi and LAN connectivity
• Familiar with:
  • M365 Admin Center (Users, Licenses, Service Health)
  • Teams/SharePoint/Exchange Admin Centers
  • Entra ID (Azure AD) – users, sign in logs (read), MFA settings
  • Intune portal – device/app basics

Professional and/or Technical Certifications

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (MS 900) (strongly preferred)
• CompTIA A+ (preferred)

Responsibilities | PROJECT-SPECIFIC

• Provide M365-related incident management and support during transition or migration projects

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.

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