Technical Support Engineer

Job Description

The Technical Support Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to our customers, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive customer experience.  This role involves troubleshooting hardware and application problems, documenting solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. 

In this customer centric role, you will ensure IT services are delivered to a high standard and meet the needs of the business across the cluster.  You must have a strong understanding of IT service management principles and best practises, as well as excellent organisation, communication, and people skills. 

You will be a strong communicator, open-minded, initiative-taking, approachable, and open to ideas, learning, and discussing innovative approaches. You will be able to have conversations about everyday events and support the business with their challenges to focus on continuous improvement. 

You will build relationships with key stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that IT services meet those needs. You will communicate regularly with stakeholders about the status of IT services and any upcoming changes and manage customer relationships to ensure their satisfaction is high. 

Responsibilities 

  • End-User Support: Provide first-level technical support to end-users via phone, email, and in person, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues. Escalate complex issues to appropriate teams. 
  • Desktop Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain desktop computers, laptops, and peripherals. Manage software installations, updates, and patching. Ensure endpoint security. 
  • Infrastructure Support: Monitor and maintain network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), servers (Windows Server, Linux - specify if applicable), and other infrastructure components. Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate issues as needed. 
  • Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce security policies and procedures. Assist with security audits and vulnerability assessments. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations. 
  • Cloud Technologies (Microsoft 365): Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive. 
  • SharePoint Online Workflow Development: Design, develop, and maintain automated workflows within SharePoint Online using tools like Power Automate (Flow). 
  • SQL Administration: Perform basic SQL Server administration tasks, including database backups, restores, user management, and query optimization. (Specify the level of SQL experience required - e.g., basic, intermediate 
  • Application Support: Provide support for various business applications used within the organization. Troubleshoot application-related issues and work with vendors as needed. 
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of IT systems, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. 
  • Project Participation: Contribute to IT projects, such as system upgrades, migrations, and deployments. 
  • Proactive Problem Solving: Identify and address potential IT issues before they impact users. 
  • Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the IT field. 

Key competencies for this role include 

  • Global perspective. 
  • Collaborates. 
  • Instils trust and acts with integrity. 
  • Action Orientated. 

Key behaviours we expected to see 

  • Relationship building and Team working. 
  • Taking ownership. 
  • Prioritisation. 
  • Resilience. 
  • Problem solving, proactivity, accuracy, and flexibility. 
  • Self-confidence. 
  • Communication. 
  • Excellent attention to detail. 

 


Qualifications

Required Experience 

Education / Professional qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered. 
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in a technical support role. 

Background Experience 

  • Strong understanding of Windows and/or macOS operating systems. 
  • Experience with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP). 
  • Familiarity with Active Directory and user management. 
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration, including SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive. 
  • Experience developing SharePoint Online workflows using Power Automate (Flow). 
  • Basic SQL Server administration skills. (Specify the level required) 
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and1 as part of a team. 
  • Relevant certifications2 (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+) are a plus. 

Company, product, or market knowledge 

  • Experience working in a complex, multi-country professional services, financial services, or BPO organisation with complex processing requirements (preferred but not essential). 
  • Multi-country experience and demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural, talented, and demanding team environment. 
  • Strong program management skills. 
  • Excellent communication skills in both written and oral form, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff members, customers, suppliers, and the management team. 
  • Ability to make decisions, act, and get results. 
  • Passion, dynamism, and drive. 
  • Robust sense of humour. 
  • Personal presence, integrity, and credibility. 
  • Ability to solve problems either independently or by utilising other members of the team where necessary. 
  • Experience working in a complex and demanding environment. 
  • Strong program management and communication skills. 
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
  • A positive attitude and a strong work ethic. 

Additional information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.


Company description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. 

We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Apply now
< Back to search results

Why work at IQ-EQ?

We power people and possibilities

Our benefits & culture

Recruitment experience

Everything you need to know

Our selection process