Help Desk Agent II-Americorps/CNCS

Leidos hiring for Help Desk Agent II-Americorps/CNCS jobs in Clinton, MD, US

Description

Looking for an exciting opportunity with 1901 Group as a Help Desk Agent? 1901 Group (A Leidos Company) has an exciting Tier II agent- Associate opportunity supporting our AmeriCorps ITMS contract in the Washington, DC area. The Help Desk Tier II professional will provide technical support and troubleshooting services for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware. Respond to queries either in person or over the phone. Respond to email, IM messages (IM), and voicemail messages for customers seeking help. Install, modify, and repair computer hardware and software.

 This is an on-site position. This individual is a highly motivated information technology technician responsible for being the first contact for each of our customer calls. This individual will help ascertain the nature of the call, resolve issues where possible, and escalate to the appropriate work group, when necessary. Services include IT support for the NCCC and FEMA Corps members (call center, email, and self-service), Microsoft 365 subscription management, computer labs, and approximate 250 government furnished Team Leader laptops and iPhones.

 
Job Responsibilities:

• Configures, installs, and supports desktop computers, laptop computers, mobile devices, printers, monitors, portable data storage devices, and other general peripherals.
• Relocates IT equipment including desktop computers, printers, monitors, mobile devices, and other general peripherals.
• Configures IT devices for secure operation, including installation of security software, software updates, and other configurations as required.
• Connects and configures IT devices to use computer networks.
• Diagnoses hardware and software failures, communicates the remediation plans to users, and provide status updates.
• Provides software support for users of AmeriCorps-provided applications (as identified by the task), including basic to advanced software operations and general use of computers and peripherals.
• Supports AmeriCorps proprietary software. 
• Supports desktop maintenance, including inventory and software distribution, and security maintenance, including virus updates and patch management. 
• Provides virtual assistance sessions using Ivanti Management Console and MS SCCM.
• Develops end-user documentation and instructions.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines as needed.
• Provides technical support to the customer for meeting management by responding to meeting requests and providing audio/visual support during meetings and conferences including audio recording, broadcasting, robotic camera operation, bridge lines, projectors, etc.
• Tracks and updates the movement of all IT assets (laptops, desktops, mobile devices, printers, etc.) within the stipulated database and within time constraints. 
• Re-images desktops and laptops, as needed, and deploys new equipment to end users. 
• Re-configure mobile devices, as needed, and troubleshoot issues. 
• Retrieves equipment from departures to be re-imaged, reassigned, and updated in inventory.
• Performs equipment excess and disposal activities.
• Performs advanced diagnostics, analysis, repairs, or replacement hardware for PC’s, laptops, mobile devices, and printers.
• Follows set policies and procedures when assisting users to ensure proper handling of requests.
• Contributes knowledge and updated information to maintain the Help Desk SOPs and Training manuals for Tier I support.
• Works with Tier I/III and other groups to resolve technical problems.
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance providing excellent customer service at all times, to include maintaining a good work ethic and assisting other analysts when needed. 
• Supports continuous improvement in the process and quality of the operations.
• Works incidents and service requests in accordance with program Service Level Agreements (SLA’s).
• Participates in troubleshooting of issues with the drive towards root cause identification and resolution.
• Participates and contributes to the User Acceptance testing.
• Performs other program activities, as required.

Requirements:

• An Associate's degree and a minimum of 3+ year experience.  Additional years of experience and/or relevant certifications will be considered/accepted in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of Windows 10, Ticketing system (Remedy or ServiceNow), MS Office, O365, OneDrive and other end user software and hardware
• Security+ certification required or the ability to obtain within 3 months of start.
• ITIL foundations certification desired
• Public Trust Level 4 (full background investigation) to start, Must be US Citizen

Preferred:

• Excellent communicator – confident and comfortable leading internal and customer facing conversations. 
• Ability to handle high-priority (multi) special projects.
• Work independently with vendors on trouble issues.
• Help train and oversee the team’s tickets, follow-ups, provide guidance/direction when Lead is out of office or tasked with other high priorities.
• Ability to work shift schedule.
• Ability to work with CEO, CIO, Upper Management in a large complex environment.

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.