Location: Cape Town,Western Cape,South Africa
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We are seeking a customer-focused and technically proficient Tier 2 IT Support Technician to join our Service Desk team. This role is responsible for providing advanced technical support to end users, resolving escalated issues, and serving as the primary escalation point for Tier 1 technicians. The ideal candidate possesses strong troubleshooting skills, excellent customer service abilities, and experience supporting Microsoft environments, networking, and business applications.
The Tier 2 Technician will work closely with, Tier 3, and Infrastructure teams to ensure timely resolution of incidents while maintaining high service standards and meeting established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Primary Responsibilities
Answer phone calls and work IT tickets for our client base.
Troubleshoot and resolve escalated hardware, software, and operating system issues.
Provide remote support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals.
Diagnose Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Azure Active Directory issues.
Support Windows 10/11 operating systems and common business applications.
Troubleshoot networking issues including VPN connectivity, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and wireless networking.
Manage Active Directory user accounts, group memberships, password resets, and permissions.
Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities including account provisioning and device configuration.
Perform software installations, upgrades, and patching.
Document troubleshooting steps and resolutions within the ticketing system.
Escalate complex issues to Tier 3 or engineering teams when appropriate.
Maintain ownership of incidents through resolution while communicating status updates to customers.
Participate in knowledge base creation and process improvement initiatives.
Participate in on-call or after-hours support as required.
Required Qualifications
2–5 years of IT Help Desk or Service Desk experience.
Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows operating systems.
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.
Working knowledge of Active Directory administration.
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
Experience supporting remote users utilizing remote support tools.
Familiarity with ticket management systems and SLA-driven environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
Experience supporting legal, healthcare, or professional services organizations.
Familiarity with Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, and Autopilot.
Experience with RMM and PSA platforms (e.g., ConnectWise, Datto RMM, Automate).
Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
Experience with cybersecurity best practices and endpoint protection solutions.
Desired Competencies
Excellent customer service mindset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Collaborative team player.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Attention to detail and documentation quality.
Continuous learner with a desire to expand technical knowledge.
Not Sure You Meet Every Requirement?
We know that great candidates may not match every qualification listed. If you’re excited about the role and believe you could be a strong fit, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and a growth mindset as much as experience.
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At Frontline Managed Services, we celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to building a team that reflects the clients and communities we serve.
“We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
“We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”

Partnering exclusively with law firms for over 30 years, Frontline Managed Services transforms operations by offering the only unified suite of AI-optimized, scalable managed services including: automated revenue cycle operations, proactive managed IT, GenAI Service Desk, and best-in-class Practice Management. For over 800 law firms, Frontline provides the operational backbone for efficiency, profitability, and growth.