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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Support Specialist - **Company:** Data Inc - **Location:** Janesville, WI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $42,900.0 - $66,110.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Business Software, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, Monitoring of Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office, SQL Databases, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a06615a48a1525c7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Microsoft Outlook?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and customer-focused with a strong desire to learn operational processes and technology systems. This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in production support, incident management, process documentation, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to a stable and efficient operating environment., * Associate degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 0-3 years of experience in operations support, help desk, customer support, technical support, or a related role. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to learn new systems, applications, and business processes quickly. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills., * Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline. * Experience working with ticketing systems or service management platforms. * Exposure to production support, application support, or operational monitoring environments. * Basic knowledge of databases, SQL, reporting tools, or system monitoring tools. Certificates and Licenses: * No certificates or licenses needed. Computer Skills: * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). * Knowledge in SQL ## Description Purpose: The Operational Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of production systems, business applications, and operational workflows. This role monitors system performance, investigates and resolves routine operational issues, and collaborates with technical and business teams to ensure the reliable delivery of services., * Monitor production systems, operational workflows, dashboards, alerts, and work queues to ensure timely processing and service delivery. * Troubleshoot and resolve routine operational and application-related issues using established procedures and support documentation. * Perform daily operational support activities to maintain service levels and operational effectiveness. * Review system activity, operational reports, and workflow queues to identify exceptions, processing delays, and recurring issues. * Escalate complex incidents and production issues to appropriate technical or operational teams while maintaining communication and follow-up through resolution. * Collaborate with business and technology teams to resolve production-related issues. * Create, maintain, and update process documentation, knowledge base articles, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures. * Document incidents, service requests, issue resolutions, and operational activities in designated tracking systems. * Assist with testing, validation, and implementation activities associated with system enhancements, process improvements, and production releases. * Support operational reviews by providing information regarding recurring issues, service impacts, and workflow observations. * Identify and communicate opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service quality, and process consistency. * Adhere to established operational procedures, service level agreements, security requirements, and company policies. ## Related Videos - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Psychological Safety in Software Engineering - Jenny-Margrethe Vej & Alexandra Hou Aldershaab](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2142-psychological-safety-in-software-engineering-jenny-margrethe-vej-alexandra-hou-aldershaab) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [TiDB, One Layer at a Time: How Distributed SQL Became an Agentic AI Backbone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100117-tidb-one-layer-at-a-time-how-distributed-sql-became-an-agentic-ai-backbone) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How Many Jobs Are Available in Technology?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/450-how-many-jobs-are-available-in-technology)