Technical Support Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Tech Support Specialist to provide technical troubleshooting and support across SaaS platforms, internal systems, hardware, and customer-facing applications.

This is a hands-on support role focused on:

• Technical troubleshooting
• Ticket resolution
• SaaS support operations
• User onboarding & access management
• Knowledge base documentation
• Customer support and issue escalation

You’ll act as the frontline technical resource helping customers and internal users resolve issues quickly, professionally, and efficiently.

If you enjoy:

• solving technical problems
• troubleshooting systems
• helping users navigate software issues
• working in fast-paced support environments

this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Respond to technical support requests through platforms such as:

  • Zendesk
  • Freshdesk
  • Jira Service Desk
  • ServiceNow

• Troubleshoot:

  • password resets
  • connectivity problems
  • SaaS platform errors
  • browser and system-related issues

• Resolve Level 1 & Level 2 support requests

• Guide customers through troubleshooting steps using simple, non-technical language

• Ensure users feel informed and supported throughout the resolution process

Ticket Management & Escalation

• Prioritize incoming tickets based on:

  • urgency
  • SLA requirements
  • business impact

• Escalate complex issues to:

  • Tier 2/3 Support
  • DevOps
  • Engineering teams

• Document:

  • troubleshooting steps
  • findings
  • reproduction details
  • escalation notes

• Maintain clean and accurate support documentation

Basic System Administration

• Support:

  • user provisioning
  • account setup
  • password resets
  • permissions management

• Assist with:

  • onboarding
  • offboarding
  • access control workflows

• Support:

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux environments

Knowledge Base & Documentation

• Create and maintain:

  • FAQs
  • troubleshooting guides
  • internal support documentation

• Identify recurring issues and document solutions

• Improve first-contact resolution rates through stronger documentation and workflows

Monitoring & Issue Detection

• Use monitoring tools such as:

  • Datadog
  • Splunk
  • New Relic

• Monitor alerts and identify recurring technical issues proactively

• Report trends and recurring incidents for long-term resolution and process improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:

  • Product
  • Engineering
  • DevOps teams

• Report:

  • bugs
  • feature requests
  • customer pain points

• Share customer feedback to improve product functionality and support operations

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Calm and professional under pressure
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communicator with empathy and patience
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
• Comfortable working independently in remote support environments
• Focused on both technical resolution and customer experience

Requirements (Must-Have)

Experience

• 1–2+ years of experience in:

  • Technical Support
  • IT Helpdesk
  • SaaS Support
  • Customer-Facing Troubleshooting

Technical Skills

• Experience with:

  • Zendesk
  • Jira
  • ServiceNow
  • Freshdesk

• Familiarity with:

  • SaaS platforms
  • networking basics
  • operating systems

• Comfortable managing multiple systems and support queues simultaneously

Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal English communication
• Ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills

Nice to Have

• CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications

• Experience supporting:

  • APIs
  • SaaS integrations
  • cloud-based platforms

• Familiarity with:

  • Datadog
  • Splunk
  • New Relic

• Background in:

  • SaaS
  • IT services
  • technical customer support

Tools & Platforms

• Zendesk
• Jira Service Desk
• ServiceNow
• Freshdesk
• Datadog
• Splunk
• New Relic
• SaaS & cloud-based platforms

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Review support queues and prioritize urgent tickets
• Troubleshoot SaaS and technical support requests
• Resolve customer and internal system issues
• Escalate complex problems with detailed documentation
• Update FAQs and support documentation
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams on bugs and improvements
• Monitor support metrics and identify recurring issues

In short:
You are the first line of technical support — helping users stay productive while ensuring issues are resolved quickly, clearly, and professionally.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• First Response Time (FRT) within SLA
• First Contact Resolution (FCR) rate
• Reduced Average Resolution Time (ART)
• Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores
• Reduced recurring ticket volume
• Consistently updated documentation and knowledge base quality

Why This Role Stands Out

• Exposure to modern SaaS and support environments

• Opportunity to work with:

  • support systems
  • monitoring tools
  • cloud platforms
  • technical troubleshooting workflows

• Strong growth path into:

  • Tier 2 Support
  • Systems Administration
  • DevOps
  • Customer Success Engineering

• Remote flexibility with collaborative technical teams

• Opportunity to improve systems, documentation, and support operations

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Practical Troubleshooting Exercise
• Client Interview with Support / Engineering Leadership
• Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now

If you:

• enjoy solving technical problems
• thrive in customer-facing support environments
• communicate clearly under pressure
• want hands-on experience with SaaS and technical systems

this is a strong opportunity to grow within technical support and modern SaaS operations.