Contour Software

Service Desk/SOC Support Specialist

Contour Software  •  Karachi, PK (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

About Contour

Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.

As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.

What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!

The Service Desk/SOC Support Specialist plays a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service to our end users and businesses. This position providesTier1 and 2 support, aiming to consistently exceed expectations by supporting applications across our geographically dispersed operating units. Additionally, you will activelymonitorSecurity Operations Center (SOC) alerts and collaborate with escalation resources to mitigate and resolve Tier 1 and 2 security issues.If you are passionate about helping people, excel in software troubleshooting, and enjoy diagnosing and resolving issues, consider joining our outstanding team. You will be part of a dedicated group ensuring that critical systems run smoothly 24/7, supporting our organization's mission.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Incident Management: Handle incidents and requests professionally and courteously via instant messaging (MS Teams), telephone, and email. Take ownership of incidents and problems, managing them logically and methodically.

  • Logging and Categorization: Accurately log, categorize, and prioritize incidents and requests according to team procedures. Maintainaccuraterecords of incidents, requests, and resolutions to enhance future service delivery.

  • Diagnostics and Resolution: Perform thorough diagnostics with end users to resolve incidents and problems at the first point of contact. Ensure all incidents are progressed and resolved withina timelymanner, following OLA and SLA guidelines.

  • Escalation: Recognize complex problems and escalate them to specialized internal or external support teams when necessary. Manage incidents throughout their lifecycle from the first point of contact through resolution, proactively keeping customers informed of progress.

  • Security Tool Monitoring:Work with SecOps tomonitorIT security tools for alerts, events, and ticket queues.

  • Detections:Perform initial investigations and initial escalationpointprior, and work with Level 2+ on complex issues and sensitive matters.

  • Collaboration:Work with management to review your summarized findings,identifyrecurring issues, and collect KPIs. Work closelywithITsupportteams, SecOps, and senior analysts to resolve issues and improve processes.

  • Knowledge Development: Continuously develop your knowledge and skills to aid in first-time incident resolution. Share knowledge with team colleagues and collaborate tomaintainand update service desk SOPs.

  • Documentation: Accurately and efficiently document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflows. Follow defined SOP standards for incident resolution and ticket requests.

  • Scheduled Tasks: Manage scheduled tasks for customers to ensure their systemsremainoperational.

  • Support Services: Provide Desktop Support and Tier 1and Tier2Services Support.Assistin developing and adhering to procedures and policies.

  • Flexibility: Be flexible to work shifts aligned with North American working hours (Pacific UTC -7/-8 or Eastern UTC-4/-5), including rotating weekend coverage.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Must be able to handle the duties outlined in the job description with minimal training.

  • Provenrecord of accomplishmentof delivering high-quality customer service in a technical support role.

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately capture customer inquiries.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong command of the English language.

  • ExperiencewithMicrosoft 365 and Exchange Online administration, specifically in managing user level permissions,troubleshooting user accounts,andemail security

  • ExposuretoMicrosoft Defender for Office 365.

  • Experience in AzureEntraIDAdministration and Security, conditional access, MFA, and role-based access control (RBAC).

  • Experience with traditional Active Directory,management, GPO,permissionsandmonitoring.

  • Strong familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications like Word, SharePoint,Exceletc.

  • Skilled in Windows 10/11 OS.

  • Excellent collaboration skills Must be a team player

  • Record ofaccomplishment in providing solutions to fix recurring issues, process improvement or automation, and streamlining troubleshooting.

  • Advanced critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Familiarity withITService Management tools likeHaloITSM

  • Exposure with Public Cloud (Azure, AWS)

  • Familiarity with MacOS,MacOS security and management with endpoint monitoring tools (JAMF, Intune, or other MDM solutions).

  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Hyper-V, or other virtual server/workstation solutions.

  • Knowledge of SaaS solutions like Salesforceor Webexand cloud backup platforms

  • Experience with VPN and remote connectivity.

  • Familiaritywith EDR/XDR solutions (CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint)

  • Exposuretovarioussecurity alerts, analyzingIoCs(Indicators of Compromises), analyzing reported Phishing emails, account compromises, and malware.

  • Advanced Active Directory knowledge is a plus.

  • Networkingknowledgeis a plus.

  • Technical certifications are a plus

Exciting Benefits we offer:

  • Market-leading Salary

  • Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents

  • Parents Medical Coverage

  • Provident Fund

  • Employee Performance-based bonuses

  • Home Internet Subsidy

  • Conveyance Allowance

  • Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]

  • Life Benefit

  • Child Care Facility

  • Company Provided Lunch/Dinner

  • Professional Development Budget

  • Recreational area for in-house games

  • Sporadic On-shore training opportunities

  • Friendly work environment

  • Leave Encashment

Disclaimer: At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we’ve adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.

In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.

Contour Software

About Contour Software

Contour Software is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc (CSI). CSI (http://www.csisoftware.com/) acquires, manages and builds market-leading software businesses that develop industry-specific, mission-critical enterprise software solutions to serve both the public and private sectors. Prior to going public in 2006, CSI won the prestigious “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies” award in 2005. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and with a global presence, CSI’s subsidiaries operate in more than 80 different industries in over 100 countries, generating annual revenues in excess of $3 Billion.

Contour Software currently houses remote employees for more than 130 Departments (R&D, Finance, IT, Customer Support, Professional Services, Sales & Marketing and G&A) belonging to more than 120 of CSI’s 400+ divisions, in 3 offices [KHI, LHE & ISB]. Contour employees are key players in implementing, supporting, extending, enhancing, and renewing enterprise systems that run thousands of medium and large businesses, as well as public institutions, globally.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Karachi, PK
Year Founded
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