Hybrid IT Support Engineer – Near-Native Japanese, English Required

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About the role

  • Junior IT Support Engineer providing IT support for internal stakeholders at a global lifestyle management company. Role involves troubleshooting and managing IT resources globally in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

  • Work in a hybrid environment, primarily within a Service Desk setting
  • Provide telephone-based IT support to internal users in Japan and globally
  • Deliver onsite desktop support for locally based users in the Tokyo office
  • Monitor incoming tickets and triage them to appropriate team resources
  • Respond to incidents, service requests, queries, and complaints in a timely, polite, and empathetic manner
  • Take ownership of assigned incidents and service requests, ensuring resolution within SLA
  • Actively contribute as a team member to achieve individual and team objectives
  • Serve as the primary IT contact for the Tokyo office, including engagement with senior business stakeholders
  • Manage and take ownership of all IT hardware used by local employees
  • Build strong relationships with local users and represent the Global IT Support team positively
  • Escalate technical or hierarchical issues when necessary
  • Liaise with global technology teams to resolve dependencies and issues
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors providing services to Ten
  • Maintain continuous personal development with support from your line manager
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

  • Experience with Windows 11 and Active Directory
  • Basic knowledge of firewalls, security concepts, antivirus, backup software, and email troubleshooting
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across AD, servers, workstations, databases, and networking
  • Experience with Office 365 and Azure cloud services related to desktop computing
  • Hands-on experience supporting enterprise desktop applications (MS Office, O365, Chrome, Internet Explorer)
  • Advanced troubleshooting of Microsoft OS, desktop hardware, and Mac devices
  • Installation and support of workstations, servers, and print/scan devices
  • Ability to guide users verbally through issue resolution when remote access is not possible
  • MCSE certification (preferred)
  • CCNA certification (advantageous)
  • Working knowledge of ITIL methodology (preferred)
  • Willingness to obtain relevant certifications as required by the business
  • Fluency in both English and Japanese
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English
  • Highly motivated with a strong interest in technology and technical detail
  • Trustworthy and able to perform effectively under pressure
  • Well-organised with the ability to communicate technical topics clearly to non-technical users
  • Comfortable working with third-party vendors (e.g. Microsoft)
  • Able to produce clear, accurate, and professional documentation
  • Professional telephone manner and adaptable communication style
  • Strong listening skills with the ability to interpret user needs accurately
  • Team-oriented, collaborative, and supportive of colleagues
  • Effective workload management against defined targets
  • Ability to maintain and continuously develop technical skills
  • Experience working in high-pressure and complex system environments
  • Quick learner with the ability to adopt new technologies
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Positive attitude and strong personal energy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive social insurance coverage
  • Maternity leave, postnatal leave, and childcare leave
  • Caregiver leave
  • Free snacks and drinks provided in the refreshment room
  • After completion of the probation period, remote work is possible approximately 2–3 days per week
  • Sabbatical Leave *Employees who have been with the company for milestones such as 5 or 10 years are eligible to take up to one month of leave*

Job title

IT Support Engineer – Near-Native Japanese, English Required

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

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