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IT Support Specialist

Be the tech hero who keeps a global team productive and connected.

1-3 Years
Worldwide
~40h / week
$500 - $1000 / month
Posted 2026-09-01 · Apply by 2026-11-30

About the Role

We are hiring IT Support Specialists to provide frontline technical support to our globally distributed team. You will troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, set up new equipment, and ensure everyone has the tools they need to be productive. This is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide, with opportunities across a growing portfolio of global clients. The salary for this role is $500 - $1000 , paid monthly in USD, and reflects RemoteTask Online's global compensation model for fully remote professionals.

A typical day involves logging into our secure portal, reviewing your task queue, and respond to IT support tickets via email, chat, and phone with timely solutions. From there you will troubleshoot hardware issues including laptops, monitors, printers, and peripherals. Most work is self-directed: you receive daily or weekly targets and organise your own schedule, as long as quality standards are met. You will use a combination of standard office tools and our proprietary internal systems.

This role is perfect for someone who can strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems and common business software and experience with help desk ticketing systems (Zendesk, Jira Service Management, or similar). Full training is provided, and we actively promote from within — many of our current team leads started in this exact role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to IT support tickets via email, chat, and phone with timely solutions
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues including laptops, monitors, printers, and peripherals
  • Resolve software problems across Windows, macOS, and common business applications
  • Set up and configure new employee workstations including software installation and access setup
  • Manage user accounts, passwords, and access permissions in Active Directory and SaaS platforms
  • Maintain IT asset inventory and documentation for hardware and software

Who You Are

  • Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems and common business software
  • Experience with help desk ticketing systems (Zendesk, Jira Service Management, or similar)
  • Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, Office 365, Google Workspace, and VPN configurations
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users clearly and patiently
  • CompTIA A+ or similar IT support certification preferred

Training & Onboarding

Your first two weeks are structured onboarding, guided by a dedicated mentor:

  • Week 1: Introduction to our internal tools, team rituals, and supervised practice tasks with real-time feedback
  • Week 2: Independent work on live tasks with reduced supervision, quality benchmarks, and a proficiency assessment
  • Ongoing: Weekly quality scorecards, monthly performance reviews, and access to advanced training modules

All training is paid. You will never be asked to work without first being shown how.

What We Offer

Paid Training

Get paid while you learn our systems.

Work From Anywhere

Fully remote - your location is your office.

Competitive Salary

Top market rates, paid monthly in USD.

Flexible Schedule

Set your own hours within a 40hh/week commitment.

Growth Path

Clear progression to senior roles and team lead positions.

Training & Development

Access to courses, certifications, and skill-building resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a IT Support Specialist at RemoteTask Online do?

As a IT Support Specialist, you will respond to it support tickets via email, chat, and phone with timely solutions, troubleshoot hardware issues including laptops, monitors, printers, and peripherals, and resolve software problems across windows, macos, and common business applications. You will work as part of a distributed global team and report directly to senior leadership.

What qualifications and experience do I need to apply?

We are looking for candidates who can strong knowledge of windows and macos operating systems and common business software, experience with help desk ticketing systems (zendesk, jira service management, or similar), and excellent problem-solving and customer service skills. The expected experience level for this position is 1-3 years.

What is the salary for the IT Support Specialist role?

The IT Support Specialist position pays $500 - $1000 / month USD. Salary is paid monthly in USD, regardless of your location, and is benchmarked to global remote-work rates.

Is the IT Support Specialist position fully remote, and who can apply?

Yes, this is a 100% remote position with no on-site requirement. RemoteTask Online is hiring from 42 countries worldwide, including Nigeria, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Ghana, Kenya, among others. There are currently 8 open slots for this role.

How do I apply for the IT Support Specialist job?

Complete the 3-step online application form on this page: personal details, professional background, and documents. You must upload a .qtxt resume (max 10 KB). If you do not have one, you can convert your existing resume to .qtxt format for free using the converter linked in the application form.

What interview questions can I expect for the IT Support Specialist position?
  • Walk me through how you have handled respond to it support tickets via email, chat, and phone with timely solutions in a previous role.
  • Describe a time when you had to troubleshoot hardware issues including laptops, monitors, printers, and peripherals and how you approached it.
  • How would you approach resolve software problems across windows, macos, and common business applications in a fully remote team?
  • Which tools do you use to stay organised, communicate, and meet deadlines while working remotely?

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