Description
Role Purpose
The IT Help Desk Specialist (Tier 1) acts as the first point of contact for all IT incidents and service requests. The role focuses on initial triage, basic troubleshooting, ticket management, and ensuring efficient escalation to Tier 2 or IT Operations as required. This position supports 24x7 operations as part of the IT Operations Centre (ITOC).
Key Accountabilities
Incident & Request Management
Act as single point of contact for all incoming incidents and requests.
Handle inbound IT Hotline support calls, providing first‑level assistance, logging tickets, and ensuring timely routing or escalation.
Log, categorize, update, and close tickets accurately.
Acknowledge all tickets within 15 minutes.
Obtain necessary approvals for Service Requests based on defined workflows and ensure requests progress smoothly through the approval process.
Identify recurring issues and flag them to the Manager/Team Leads to support service improvement.
Vet cases and escalate appropriately to Tier 2 or IT Service Operations.




Coordinate with users for follow-up and closure.

First Level Support
Provide basic troubleshooting for Windows OS, laptops, and desktops.
Support MS Office applications including Outlook.
Assist with user account management.
Handle and resolve asset-related requests within Tier 1 scope.

Shift Requirements
Rotational shifts.
5 working days per week. Support 24x7 operations as part of ITOC.

Candidate Profile
A detail-oriented skilled with robust communication, basic technical troubleshooting capability, and the ability to work under a structured service desk workplace. Adaptable, process-driven, and willing to learn recent technologies.
Technical Skills
Basic troubleshooting of Windows OS - (User login issues, profile corruption, driver issues, startup/boot issues, patch/updates, device settings)
MS Office & Outlook support - (Outlook related repair/issues, Teams, Office app performance issues)
User acc

📌 It Help Desk Specialist Chennai
🏢 GP Strategies
📍 Chennai