--- title: 'IT Support Specialist - APAC at Smartly' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/it-support-specialist-apac-smartly-philippines-q1tmz1w9r3av' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-10' --- # IT Support Specialist - APAC at Smartly - **Company:** Smartly - **Location:** Philippines - **Posted:** 2026-11-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/smartlyio/jobs/6105549004 ## Job description Smartly is looking for a proactive and customer-focused IT Support Specialist to join our Global IT team and help strengthen technical support across the APAC region. In this role, you will provide hands-on and remote technical support to employees across multiple locations, troubleshooting hardware, software, identity and access, and connectivity issues. You will primarily support macOS and Windows environments while working with enterprise applications, device management platforms, and cloud-based technologies. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership of their work, and can operate independently while collaborating with a globally distributed team. This position plays an important role in expanding our early-morning APAC support coverage, particularly for employees in Australia, Singapore, the Philippines, India, and China. As an IT Support Specialist, You Will: - Provide Regional IT Support: Deliver timely and reliable technical assistance across APAC, with a focus on early business hours in Australia and Southeast Asia. - Troubleshoot Technical Issues: Diagnose and resolve macOS, Windows, mobile device, hardware, software, networking, and application-related issues. - Own Support Requests: Manage IT tickets from initial investigation through resolution, ensuring proper prioritization, documentation, communication, and follow-through. - Support Employee Onboarding and Offboarding: Coordinate device provisioning, account creation, access management, and equipment returns. - Manage Enterprise IT Systems: Assist with Google Workspace, identity and access management, endpoint management, and other internal IT platforms. - Support Regional Offices and Leadership: Provide professional and responsive IT assistance to employees, Workplace teams, and regional leadership. - Collaborate Globally: Work with IT colleagues across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas to ensure effective communication, escalation, and handovers. - Improve IT Processes: Maintain documentation, contribute to our knowledge base, identify recurring issues, and recommend improvements to support workflows. - Take Initiative and Ownership: Independently investigate and resolve technical issues, proactively communicate blockers, and escalate complex situations when appropriate. We're Definitely Looking for You If You Have: - 3+ years of relevant experience in IT Support, Service Desk, or IT Operations. - Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience with macOS and Windows in a corporate environment. - Experience with enterprise identity and access management, including user provisioning, SSO, MFA, and account permissions. - Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or similar enterprise administration platforms. - Experience using IT ticketing systems, managing competing priorities, and following issues through to resolution. - Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi, and basic connectivity troubleshooting. - Familiarity with endpoint management, device security, and basic IT compliance practices. - Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and a strong customer-service mindset. - Ability to work independently, troubleshoot unfamiliar problems, and make sound decisions with limited supervision. - Strong organizational skills, accountability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to communication. - Ability to work the designated early APAC shift and collaborate effectively with colleagues across global time zones. It's a Plus If You Have: - Experience with MDM solutions such as Jamf, Kandji/Iru, Microsoft Intune, or Workspace ONE. - Hands-on experience administering Google Workspace. - Experience supporting Apple devices in a predominantly macOS environment. - Familiarity with Slack administration and enterprise SaaS applications. - Experience with IT automation or scripting using Bash, PowerShell, or similar technologies. - Experience supporting iOS and Android devices in a corporate environment. - Experience providing IT support to senior executives. - Experience supporting distributed offices or working within a global IT team. - Familiarity with ITIL principles and IT service management best practices. Why Join Us? You'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on how IT services are delivered across our APAC region. As part of a global IT team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of enterprise technologies, collaborate with colleagues around the world, and contribute to improving our processes and employee experience. We value curiosity, initiative, accountability, and continuous learning. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to grow beyond traditional service desk responsibilities, take ownership of meaningful challenges, and help shape a reliable and scalable IT support environment. Apply Now and Shape Your Future with Smartly! ## About Smartly Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it. Visit [Smartly](http://smartly.io/) to learn more. The processing of your information is described in our [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67ed4ab7f914accf87aa070c/698a11cb716926c1d76c1641_Smartly.io%20Group%20-%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Candidates%20-%201_2026.pdf). ## About Smartly ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Smartly is an AI-powered advertising technology company that provides a cross-channel platform integrating media, creative, and intelligence to help brands and agencies create, optimize, and scale ad campaigns. - **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Providence Equity Partners; previously raised venture funding) - **Headquarters**: Helsinki, Finland - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Advertising technology (AdTech), AI-powered marketing - **Target customers**: B2B – brands, agencies, performance teams, creative teams (Fortune 500 and mid-market) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Make online advertising easy, effective, and enjoyable across platforms.” (from the Smartly Culture Handbook) ## Products & Services - **Smartly AI Advertising Platform**: A SaaS platform that unifies creative production, media buying, cross-channel performance analytics, and AI-driven optimization. Supports major media channels including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Providence Equity Partners in December 2019 for ~$222M) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $150M (as of recent data) | Total Funding: $222.8M (including a $200M private equity round in 2019) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Providence Equity Partners (parent company), Highland Europe, Lifeline Ventures. Partners with major media platforms (Meta, Google, TikTok, Snap, Pinterest). - **Growth Signals**: 800+ employees (10.3% YoY growth), 700+ brands served, $6B in annual ad spend managed, 800B+ impressions and 300B+ creatives generated annually. Recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies. ## Competitive Advantages - Only company recognized as a Leader in Forrester’s Creative Advertising Technologies Wave with PwC-validated results. - End-to-end platform that bridges creative and media, reducing fragmentation for advertisers. - Deep, direct integrations with all major social and search platforms, providing unmatched access and speed. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to expand AI capabilities across creative production, cross-channel orchestration, and real-time performance measurement. - Grow presence in connected TV (CTV) and programmatic advertising. - Scale global operations and deepen partnerships with enterprise brands and agencies. ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: Grounded in Nordic values of trust, autonomy, and work-life balance. Emphasizes ownership, radical candor, and continuous learning. - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Hybrid/office-based depending on location; offices in Helsinki, New York, London, Berlin, Mexico City, Sydney, Manila, and more. - **Notable perks**: Early career programs (New Grad, Internships, Launchpad for engineers), global collaboration, and a focus on impact from day one. - **Engineering culture**: Strong technical teams (227 in technical roles), active in machine learning and platform engineering. Opportunities to work on high-scale systems (800B impressions). ## Sources 1. [smartly.io](https://www.smartly.io/) 2. [Smartly Careers](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/smartlyio) 3. [LinkedIn – Smartly](https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartly-io) 4. 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