Customer Support Technician
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๐ Join a Growing Technology Team
Our client is a fast-growing technology company providinglatency-sensitive VPS, dedicated hosting, and colocation solutions to a global customer base, primarily supportingFX brokers and retail traders.
They are looking for anassertive and technically curious Customer Support Technician who enjoys solving technical problems, working directly with customers, and growing their expertise across infrastructure, networking, and systems.
๐Location: Fully Remote
๐Schedule: MondayโFriday, 06:00โ14:00 BST (UTC+1)
This is a hands-on support role where you'll provide1st and 2nd line technical support, including handlingTier 2 escalations when appropriate. You'll troubleshoot real-world software, hardware, VPS, connectivity, and networking issues while taking ownership of customer problems from initial report through resolution.
๐ ๏ธ What You'll Do
Provide prompt, professional technical support viaemail, live chat, Slack, ticketing systems such as WHMCS, and rarely by phone
Provide1st and 2nd line technical support and handleTier 2 escalations when appropriate
TroubleshootVPS connectivity, remote access, operating system, software, hardware, and networking issues
Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently while meeting committedSLAs and response times
Investigate issues by collecting relevant technical information such asIP addresses, error messages, screenshots, system details, and connection data
Manage multiple customer inquiries simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and a high level of customer satisfaction
Proactively monitor open issues and follow up with customers to ensure problems are fully resolved
Guide customers through theinstallation, configuration, and use of products and services
Explain technical concepts, troubleshooting steps, and recommended solutions clearly to bothtechnical and non-technical users
Escalate complex technical issues to senior technicians withcomplete diagnostic information and documented troubleshooting steps
Work closely with the wider IT team to resolve more advanced technical problems
Follow establishedprocesses, procedures, and troubleshooting documentation, while identifying opportunities to improve them
Create and maintainknowledge base articles, troubleshooting guides, technical documentation, and internal processes
Track customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, issues, and resolutions accurately
Collect and relay customer feedback to help improveproducts, services, and support processes
Assist withIT projects and technical initiatives as assigned
Participate inrotating on-call coverage for internal and customer production issues
Support sales inquiries by providingtechnical guidance and product-related information when needed
๐ฏ What You'll Bring
Experience intechnical customer support, IT support, help desk, or a similar role
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
A proactive attitude and a genuine interest inhelping customers solve technical problems
Patient, professional, and empathetic approach when working with customers
Ability to communicate effectively with customers withdifferent levels of technical knowledge
Ability to manage multiple customer inquiries simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and customer satisfaction
Strong organizational skills and the ability toprioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and respond promptly to customers
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a technical team
Ability to clearly document troubleshooting steps, processes, instructions, and resolutions
Experience working with ticketing or customer support platforms such asWHMCS, Jira, Zendesk, ServiceNow, or Freshdesk
Ability to gather and document completediagnostic information before escalating technical issues
Comfortable following established processes while proactively looking for ways to improve them
Willingness to continuously learn new technologies, processes, and technical skills
Anassertive, adaptable, and growth-oriented mindset with a strong desire to develop within a technical environment
๐ป Technical Knowledge
Experience supportingLinux servers, particularly Ubuntu or Debian
Knowledge ofWindows Server 2019/2022
Experience supporting and troubleshootingvarious Linux-based systems
Basic understanding of networking protocols and fundamentals, including:
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
VPN
VLANs
Firewalls / ACLs
Switching
Experience working in afast-paced IT environment
Previous experience infinancial services, FX, trading, or similar environments is a plus
Relevant certifications such asCompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or Server+ are a plus
Why This Role?
Work with aglobal customer base across the financial and FX industry
Get hands-on exposure tolatency-sensitive VPS, dedicated hosting, Linux, Windows, networking, and infrastructure
Solve real technical challenges rather than following a purely scripted support process
Work with customers ranging from technical professionals to non-technical users
Join a team that valuescontinuous learning, ownership, and technical growth
Work closely with experienced technical team members and expand your responsibilities
Develop deeper expertise acrosssystems, networking, hosting, and infrastructure
Join a growing company with opportunities to take on more responsibility as the team and technology environment expand
๐ About the Environment
Our client provideslatency-sensitive Dedicated/VPS hosting and colocation services primarily toFX brokers and retail traders across global financial markets.
The company currently operates infrastructure inNew York and London, with plans to expand intoAsia in the future.
The forex market operates24 hours a day, six days a week across major financial centers worldwide, so support operations are aligned with extended market hours to ensure timely customer assistance. The role therefore includesrotating on-call coverage for internal and customer production issues.
If you're anassertive, technically curious support professional who enjoys troubleshooting, helping customers, learning new technologies, and continuously improving your technical skills, this could be a great next step.