Service Desk Technician (Tier 1)

Job Description

Serve as the initial point of contact and resolution for IT related incidents and requests. Accept and document customer reports of incidents and service requests through telephone, voicemail, email, self-service portal, instant messaging/chat, and personal visits to the Service Desk. Interface directly with supported end-users to provide hardware, software, and network problem resolution. Clearly and professionally communicate via phone, email, and instant messaging/chat with end users and technicians. Troubleshoot, document, track, resolve, and report on incidents and requests using the ITSM. Must have technical understanding of the technical environment, including applications, operating systems, machine configurations, and networked devices. Experience troubleshooting core services (file, email, print, web, applications, and network). Escalate ticket to the appropriate support organization when the ticket cannot be resolved by the Service Desk.

Required Experience

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of three years of experience. Formal technical training and/or further education (AA or BS) are a plus and may be substituted for some experience requirements.

• Required experience includes support of standard office computing equipment (PC's, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, printers), operating systems (e.g., Windows 10 & 11, macOS, iOS, Android), Microsoft Office Suite/O365, standard business software applications, remote access tools (e.g., Cisco AnyConnect), VPN and secure remote connectivity (RSA SecurID), Active Directory, and work on a service desk.


• Must have experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools such as JAMF, Apple Business Manager (ABM), Workspace ONE, or Intune.

• Must have foundational understanding of physical, network, and application layers; familiarity with TCP/IP tools and protocol commands to resolve technical issues.

• ITSM ticketing system experience required, BMC Helix experience is preferred.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Must have a positive and patient customer service attitude.

• Must be able to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to attain agency suitability clearance prior to start date.

• Experience supporting a mid-sized Federal agency enterprise is a plus.

• Relevant certifications such as A+, HDI, ITIL 4, and M365 are preferred, but not required.