Job Opportunities API

🚀 Why Exasol? Why Now? At Exasol , we believe that speed is the key to turning data into impact. Our in-memory, massively parallel processing (MPP) database is one of the fastest analytics databases in the world, helping organizations transform complex data into actionable insights in seconds. As Exasol continues to grow globally, strong internal IT support is essential to ensure our teams can collaborate, innovate, and deliver high-performance solutions to our customers. Our Chennai hub plays a vital role in our global operations, and we are expanding our IT capabilities to support this growth. Joining Exasol now means becoming part of an international technology company where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work. 💼 Overview We are looking for a Service Desk Specialist to strengthen our global IT Service Desk team. This role sits within 1st Level Support , but we are specifically looking for an experienced professional who can independently resolve complex technical issues, take ownership of critical incidents, and actively contribute to service improvements and automation initiatives. As a key member of our global IT organization, you will act as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for internal users worldwide, while also providing hands-on IT support for the Chennai office. 🎯 Responsibilities Provide advanced 1st Level IT support to internal users across multiple global locations, with primary on-site and operational focus on the Chennai office Act as Single Point of Contact (in rotation) for all incoming IT requests and incidents Independently analyze and resolve complex technical issues across endpoints, operating systems, and client infrastructure Manage and process incidents, service requests, and standard changes in accordance with ITIL practices Take ownership of escalated or business-critical tickets within the Service Desk scope Provide hands-on IT support and coordination for the Chennai hub Perform technical onboarding and offboarding (account provisioning, access management, workstation setup) Install, configure, and maintain laptops, smartphones, monitors, and accessories Maintain accurate asset documentation in the configuration management database (CMDB) Support and continuously improve endpoint management processes (Windows, macOS, MDM solutions – especially Microsoft Intune) Support lifecycle management of hardware, software, and licenses Contribute to knowledge base articles, SOPs, and continuous service improvement initiatives Collaborate closely with internal IT teams (Infrastructure, Security, Applications) Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate recurring administrative and support tasks ✅ Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT support (Service Desk or comparable role) Strong troubleshooting expertise in: Windows operating systems Enterprise client hardware environments Basic networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP fundamentals) Solid working knowledge and troubleshooting capability in: macOS Linux Mandatory experience with: Microsoft Intune (endpoint management and device compliance) Ticketing systems (e.g. Jira, ServiceNow, or similar) Identity & Access Management (Azure AD / Entra ID, Active Directory, SSO concepts) IT asset and license management Proven experience in PowerShell scripting and automation Solid understanding of enterprise IT service management processes (ITIL) Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound technical decisions Experience handling high-impact incidents with ownership and accountability Strong documentation and process-oriented mindset Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience Independent, structured, and reliable working style High level of accuracy, especially in change management and asset tracking Strong communication skill