Service Desk Technician, Level 1
TLDR
This frontline support role focuses on delivering timely assistance and troubleshooting for end users, ideal for those looking to build a strong foundation in IT.
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to a high-energy, dynamic, and fast-paced organization? Are you interested in joining a team where you can contribute to building the fun, people-centric, culture and brand? Then you’re in the right place!
Litmos develops eLearning solutions for top-performing companies. An established leader in the market since 2007, Litmos solutions include an easy-to-use LMS platform, a comprehensive learning content library, services to support success, and integrations with top workflow tools. Thousands of companies trust Litmos to create, curate, and connect learning to employees, customers, and partners. The solutions are used by more than 30 million people in 150 countries, across 35 languages. Find more information at www.litmos.com.
About the Role
Litmos is looking for an L1 Service Desk Technician to join our growing Pune office. This is a frontline support role responsible for delivering timely, high-quality assistance to end users across the organization. You will be the first point of contact for IT issues, triaging and resolving common requests while escalating more complex problems to senior IT staff. This role is ideal for someone early in their IT career who is eager to build a strong technical foundation in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
Key Responsibilities
End-User Support
- Serve as the first point of contact for IT support requests submitted via our ITSM ticketing platform, email, or in person.
- Troubleshoot and resolve common hardware, software, and connectivity issues for Windows and macOS users.
- Assist with password resets, account unlocks, and access requests through Microsoft Entra ID.
- Escalate unresolved or complex issues to the Senior IT Support Engineer with clear documentation and context.
- Maintain a positive, professional, and service-oriented approach in all user interactions.
Ticket & Request Management
- Log, track, and update all support requests accurately in the ITSM ticketing system, ensuring SLA adherence.
- Prioritize incoming tickets based on urgency and business impact.
- Follow established processes for incident management, service requests, and change procedures.
- Contribute to knowledge base articles to enable user self-service and reduce repeat ticket volume.
Device & Asset Support
- Assist with device setup, configuration, and deployment for new hires in the Pune office.
- Support basic endpoint management tasks under the guidance of senior IT staff.
- Help maintain accurate records of corporate hardware assets in the IT asset tracking system.
Onboarding & Offboarding
- Support IT onboarding tasks including account provisioning, device imaging, and software installation.
- Assist with offboarding procedures including account deactivation and hardware retrieval.
- Coordinate with HR and IT Operations to ensure timely and complete execution of joiner/mover/leaver workflows.
Security & Compliance
- Follow and reinforce IT security policies and acceptable use guidelines with end users.
- Escalate potential security incidents or policy violations to senior IT staff promptly.
- Support basic compliance tasks including evidence collection during audit periods.
What We're Looking For
- 2-5 years of experience in an IT support, helpdesk, or service desk role.
- Basic understanding of Windows and macOS operating systems and common productivity applications.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint).
- Exposure to Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID for user and account management.
- Understanding of core networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi).
- Strong communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
- Ability to follow documented processes and escalation paths consistently.
- Comfortable working in a globally distributed team with colleagues across time zones.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with an ITSM ticketing platform (e.g., Freshservice, ServiceNow, or similar).
- Foundational IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, Google IT Support, or ITIL Foundation.
- Exposure to endpoint management tools such as Microsoft Intune or Jamf.
- Interest in AI productivity tools and automation.
Salary ₹400,000 - 500,000 plus 10% bonus
As a learning company we believe in the potential of everyone; if you don't have experience in all the details mentioned in this job post, then we still encourage you to apply and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
We are an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Litmos builds eLearning solutions that empower top-performing companies to effectively connect learning with their employees, customers, and partners. With an intuitive learning management system and a diverse content library, Litmos stands out by providing seamless integrations with leading workflow tools, making it a trusted partner for over 30 million users across the globe.