Global Tier 1 Service Desk Technician

Full-time

KBR Inc

Title:
Global Tier 1 Service Desk Technician
We are KBR
When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we're defining tomorrow's challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and our Sustainability Platform.
In September 2025, we announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business partners with governments and defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high-end engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions. From national security and readiness to advanced research, cyber, logistics, and life-cycle sustainment, our teams help customers solve complex challenges in some of the world's most demanding environments. Whether supporting operations on the ground, at sea, in the air, or in space, our clients trust us to deliver mission-critical capabilities every day.
Working with us means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions.
As the needs of the world change, we're ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.
We are IT
We are strategic enablers of the business, delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that drive operational excellence and support enterprise growth. We partner closely with functions across the organization to modernize systems, unlock data-driven insights, and enhance the digital employee experience. Our global footprint and commitment to transformation position us at the forefront of leveraging technology to create lasting business value.
About the Role
The Service Desk Technician I (Tier 1) serves as the first point of contact for end users across a global, follow-the-sun IT Service Desk. This role provides first-line technical support for account administration, hardware, software, access, and authentication issues while ensuring incidents and service requests are managed effectively through established IT service management processes.
The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced support environment. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, adherence to service levels, accurate ticket documentation, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and end users across multiple regions, time zones, and cultures.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Support & Technical Troubleshooting
Provide first-contact technical support via phone, chat, and ticketing systems for account administration, hardware, software, and access-related issues.
Answer and triage incoming support contacts while meeting established service level objectives.
Utilize knowledge base articles and approved procedures to diagnose and resolve Tier 1 issues whenever possible.
Support user account management, password resets, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) administration.
Deliver exceptional customer service while communicating technical information clearly to non-technical users.
Incident & Request Management
Create, update, manage, and resolve Incident and Request records within ServiceNow in accordance with ITIL best practices.
Document troubleshooting activities, resolution steps, and customer communications accurately and thoroughly.
Monitor and manage ticket queues to ensure compliance with established service level agreements (SLAs).
Escalate issues to appropriate Tier 2 or Tier 3 support teams when additional expertise or access is required.
Ensure all incidents and requests are categorized, prioritized, and routed appropriately.
Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of knowledge base articles, procedures, and support documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and self-service capabilities.
Participate in ongoing technical and professional development activities, including role-related certifications and training.
Shift Operations & Team Collaboration
Participate in rotational support coordination activities during high-volume periods and major incidents.
Collaborate effectively with team members, supervisors, and end users across multiple regions and cultures.
Support a 24x7x365 service organization through assigned shift schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Basic Qualifications
Education & Experience:
High school diploma or GED required.
Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical training or experience may be considered.
Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in a service desk, help desk, technical support, or customer support environment.
Experience utilizing ServiceNow ITSM or a comparable enterprise ticketing platform.
Technical Support & IT Service Management:
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and Windows desktop operating systems.
Experience supporting Active Directory, Azure AD, password management, and multi-factor authentication solutions.
Familiarity with remote support tools and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
Understanding of incident management, service request fulfillment, and basic troubleshooting methodologies.
Ability to document support activities accurately and follow established support procedures.
Core Competencies:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across multiple regions and time zones.
Ability to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24x7x365 environment.
Preferred Qualifications
CompTIA A+ certification.
HDI Customer Service Representative (CSR) certification or equivalent.
ITIL 4 Foundation certification or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment.
Microsoft, Dell, or other relevant technical certifications.
Experience supporting users in a global or multi-region environment.
Familiarity with macOS and iOS support.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Remote, hybrid, or office-based work environment depending on business needs and location.
Participation in a 24x7x365 shift-based support operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to remain at a workstation for extended periods while supporting users through phone, chat, and ticketing systems.
Reliable high-speed internet connectivity required for approved remote or hybrid work arrangements.
Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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