Help Desk II Tier 2 IT Support Specialist

Job description

We are looking for a Help Desk II / Tier 2 IT Support Specialist to provide reliable, process-driven technical support across Tier 1–2 requests. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, takes ownership of their work, and delivers a high-quality customer support experience while troubleshooting, documenting, and escalating technical issues as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Handle Tier 1–2 IT support requests through a ticketing system, email, or phone.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, networking, and access-related issues independently.

  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and identity access within Microsoft environments.

  • Follow established workflows, runbooks, and security best practices when resolving issues.

  • Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and procedures clearly for internal use.

  • De-escalate customer issues with professionalism and a customer-first mindset.

  • Collaborate with other IT team members on escalations, root-cause analysis, and process improvements.

  • Manage multiple tickets simultaneously while meeting SLAs and maintaining service quality.

  • 2–3 years of experience handling Tier 1–2 IT support or help desk requests.

  • Strong experience in Microsoft-based environments and general help desk operations.

  • Experience troubleshooting and managing issues without direct supervision.

  • Solid understanding of IT systems, hardware, software, networking, and security fundamentals.

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity risks and best practices for protecting systems and sensitive data.

  • Experience documenting procedures, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.

  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to de-escalate frustrated users.

  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment and following detailed procedures.

  • Must be located in Latam.

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with certifications or platforms such as Microsoft AZ-800, Identity & Access Administrator Associate, or Security Operations Analyst Associate.

  • Exposure to Cisco Meraki, Sophos XG Firewall, Ubiquiti Enterprise Wireless, UniFi, Datto, Veeam, or VMware.

  • Experience architecting or designing IT solutions from the ground up.

  • Familiarity with multiple ticketing systems (training provided on the company’s tools).

  • Interest in continued professional growth and expanding technical responsibilities.

  • Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)

  • Vacation: 10 business days a year

  • Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year

  • Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Zipdev Day)

  • Parental Leave

  • Health Care Reimbursement

  • Active Lifestyle Reimbursement

  • Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement

  • Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans

  • Longevity Bonus

  • Continuous Learning Bonus

  • Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms

  • Did we mention it’s REMOTE?!!

One of our core values at Zipdev is “Be authentic.” that’s why we encourage you to answer the application form in your own words; we are interested in getting to know you, not a digital assistant.

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