Service Desk Agent

  • $31k-$45k
  • Remote - United States

Remote

Customer Service

Mid-level

Summary

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation! 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.

Requirements

  • Must already have or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance with the Department of Justice
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of applicable work experience
  • US Citizenship
  • Previous Service Desk Experience
  • Ability to run reports
  • Experience supporting Windows 10 and MS Office 365
  • Must be able to pay close attention to details
  • Must have the ability to adapt to changing work requirements, multiple tasks, and priorities, and be able to exercise discretion
  • Experience with Active Directory and identity management systems, adding and modifying users, fulfilling user account requests, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with two-factor authentication, password resets, PIV setup, and device management
  • Experience with VoIP and mobile phone activation and hardware and software requests
  • Skilled in telework and virtual meeting environments
  • Experience with HID and physical point-of-entry authentication systems
  • Experience using IT ticketing systems (Remedy, ServiceNow, JIRA, etc)
  • Strong analytical and follow-through skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate and get cooperation from multiple areas within IT to accomplish assignments
  • Ability to work well independently on defined tasks
  • Ability to work well as part of a team

Responsibilities

  • Handle Tier 1 service desk escalations through tickets, chat, email, or phone
  • Follow up on outstanding requests and ensure timely resolution
  • Create accounts and configure hardware as part of on-boarding process
  • Support mobility devices
  • Provides a single, identified point of contact for all Service Desk and change request services
  • Updates and maintains Service Desk records in accordance with established support procedures
  • Performs account password administration and processes new user account requests
  • Develops, maintains, and executes standard Service Desk operating procedures
  • Follows security requirements as requested by the Government Security Officer
  • Monitors customer problems to ensure prompt, satisfactory service/resolution is being provided; if necessary call the user to update them on progress
  • Processes standard change requests (ITSM tickets) for Installations, Moves, Adds, and Changes (IMACs)
  • Remain on queue and available to assist end users during the specified shifts, excluding approved breaks, lunches, or off-queue time approved by your Manager, Supervisor, and/or Team Lead
  • Manages the user’s expectations; provide information that will give details for a possible resolution or when they can expect to be contacted again

Benefits

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