Service Desk Technician - Anonymous employee AfterDark Technology Employee Review
2.0
Sep 23, 2017
Anonymous employee
Former employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
MSP environment, exposure to new technologies, working with multiple clients across Brisbane, good for people like learning new stuffs and working in a very busy environment
Cons
immature team (including management), lack of ITIL process, very high staff turnover, if you want to look for a long term job, this is not recommended
AfterDark Technology Response
5y
Thank you very much for your feedback and I believe these have been taken into account since your post several years ago which has been reflected in our strong financial and staff retention results. It's great to see you mentioning those Pros - we agree they are key to a purpose filled career!
Excellent handson experience with real cybersecurity tools and incidents across multiple client environments. Strong exposure to vulnerability management, endpoint security, and incident investigation. The role builds practical skills quickly and improves analytical thinking. Supportive team environment and good learning opportunities for analysts who are serious about growing in cybersecurity.
Cons
MSP environment can be fastpaced and sometimes demanding due to multiple client responsibilities. Workload may vary depending on client incidents and priorities. Requires strong time management and the ability to handle pressure. Some processes can evolve as the company continues to grow.
The environment is extremely stressful and hectic, mainly because there is no clear escalation point - something that is essential in an MSP.
On top of that, the founder closely monitors ticket activity, pushing technicians to close as many tickets as possible per day.
Also, working from home is not an option.