IT / Technical Support Officer at CredPal Nigeria

Location: Yaba, Lagos

Purpose Statement

• We are looking for a highly capable IT / Technical Support to provide technical assistance to our staff. In this role, your duties will include ensuring optimal use of our hardware and software technologies, enhancing system performance, and securing data. You will also be required to advise on IT equipment upgrades.
• To ensure success as an IT support specialist, you should possess extensive experience in providing information technology support in a fast-paced environment.
• Top-notch IT support specialists contribute to increased productivity by ensuring that company IT systems run efficiently.

Key Deliverables

• Providing IT assistance to staff and customers.
• Training end-users on hardware functionality and software programs.
• Resolving logged errors in a timely manner.
• Monitoring hardware, software, and system performance metrics.
• Updating computer software. as well as upgrading hardware and systems.
• Maintaining databases and ensuring system security.
• Documenting processes and performing diagnostic tests.
• Keeping track of technological advancements and trends in IT support.
• Troubleshooting technical issues.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults.
• Resolving network issues.
• Installing and configuring hardware and software.
• Speaking to customers to quickly get to the root of their problem.
• Providing timely and accurate customer feedback.
• Talking customers through a series of actions to resolve a problem.
• Replacing or repairing the necessary parts.
• Supporting the roll-out of new applications.
• Providing support in the form of procedural documentation.
• Testing and evaluating new technologies.

IT Support Specialist Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar.
• 3-5 years of experience as an IT support specialist.
• Exceptional ability to provide technical support and resolve queries.
• In-depth knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networks.
• Ability to determine IT needs and train end-users.
• Proficiency in IT helpdesk software, such as Freshservice and SysAid.
• Experience in documenting processes and monitoring performance metrics.
• Advanced knowledge of database maintenance and system security.
• Ability to keep up with technical innovation and trends in IT support.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.