Sr. Service Desk Agent

Contact Government Services, LLC; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr. Service Desk Agent, where you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional IT support. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while tackling dynamic government challenges with cutting-edge technology. You will be responsible for managing service desk requests, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and collaboration, this role is perfect for motivated individuals who thrive in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to government innovation, this is the job for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Service Desk or IT support.
• Ability to maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Handle Tier 1 service desk escalations via tickets, chat, or phone.
• Provide timely resolution and support for mobility devices.

Skills

Service Desk Support

Windows 10 Support

MS Office 365

Active Directory

IT Ticketing Systems

VoIP Support

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Security Clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Remedy

ServiceNow

JIRA

Job description

Sr. Service Desk Agent

Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid Level

Department: Information Technology

CGS is seeking a Remote Service Desk Technician who will be responsible for answering calls, logging the calls in the ticketing system, and providing customers with rapid and accurate answers and information. This will require the individual to possess an IT background, so he or she can assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving problems.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. We are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

1. Handle Tier 1 service desk escalations through tickets, chat, email, or phone
2. Follow up on outstanding requests and ensure timely resolution
3. Create accounts and configure hardware as part of the onboarding process
4. Support mobility devices
5. Provide a single, identified point of contact for all Service Desk and change request services
6. Update and maintain Service Desk records in accordance with established support procedures
7. Perform account password administration and process new user account requests
8. Develop, maintain, and execute standard Service Desk operating procedures
9. Follow security requirements as requested by the Government Security Officer
10. Monitor customer problems to ensure prompt, satisfactory service/resolution is being provided; if necessary, call the user to update them on progress
11. Process standard change requests (ITSM tickets) for Installations, Moves, Adds, and Changes (IMACs)
12. Remain on queue and available to assist end users during specified shifts, excluding approved breaks, lunches, or off-queue time approved by your Manager, Supervisor, and/or Team Lead
13. Manage the user’s expectations; provide information that will give details for a possible resolution or when they can expect to be contacted again

Qualifications:

1. Must already have or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance with the Department of Justice
2. High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of applicable work experience
3. US Citizenship
4. Previous Service Desk Experience
5. Ability to run reports
6. Experience supporting Windows 10 and MS Office 365
7. Must be able to pay close attention to details
8. Must have the ability to adapt to changing work requirements, multiple tasks, and priorities, and be able to exercise discretion
9. Experience with Active Directory and identity management systems, adding and modifying users, fulfilling user account requests, and troubleshooting
10. Experience with two-factor authentication, password resets, PIV setup, and device management
11. Experience with VoIP and mobile phone activation and hardware and software requests
12. Skilled in telework and virtual meeting environments
13. Experience with HID and physical point-of-entry authentication systems
14. Experience using IT ticketing systems (Remedy, ServiceNow, JIRA, etc)
15. Strong analytical and follow-through skills
16. Strong verbal and written communication skills
17. Ability to coordinate and get cooperation from multiple areas within IT to accomplish assignments
18. Ability to work well independently on defined tasks
19. Ability to work well as part of a team
20. Ability to work any shift, morning, evening, or overnight on a 24x7x365 schedule. Rotational work on holidays is required. Flexible Schedule, the startup schedule may require different hours.

Our commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

Email: [e-mail]

Salary: $31,824 - $45,968 a year