Junior Helpdesk Specialist

Junior Helpdesk Specialist

Springfield, VA

• Assist in providing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software.
• Assist in responding to queries, run diagnostic programs, isolate problems, and determine and implement solutions.
• Respond to email or chat messages for customers seeking help.
• Walk customers through problem-solving process.
• Run diagnostic programs to resolve problems.
• Follow up with customers to ensure issue(s) were resolved.
• Gain feedback from customers about system usage.
• Run reports to determine malfunctions that continue to occur.
• Create a ticket in the approved incident management system for all support calls received or route user support calls to appropriate IT Help Desk.
• Utilize Attempt First Call Resolution (FCR) for all requests received.
• Provide first contact account resets, unlocking, troubleshooting, and security issue/error resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
  • Associates Degree OR
  • High School Diploma and 1+ years of Information Technology experience OR
• 3+ years of Military experience OR
  • 1+ years of experience in a government agency work environment
• Relevant experience with the following:
  • Operational experience with Service Now
  • Experience with in the Intelligence Community
• Ability to obtain DoD 8140 (formerly 8570.01-M) IAT Level I: A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP, within 6 months of hire
• TS/SCI clearance required

• Active DoD 8140 (formerly 8570.01-M) IAT Level I
• Exhibit excellent customer service, organizational, and time management skills

• Ability to obtain CI Poly Clearance
• Ability to work nights/weekends/holidays as needed
• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it

We offer a broad range of benefits.