Service Desk Analyst

Service Desk Analyst 
Location: On-site in Arlington, VA.

Clearance: DoD Secret
Pay Rate: $31.25 per hour during the initial six-month term. $72,000 annually upon conversion. 

Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At start date, must possess an IAT level II certification in ACTIVE status:
• CCNA Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+CE
• CND
• SSCP
• 3+ years’ experience as a service desk analyst with proven experience in ongoing support of client-specific application systems.
• Physical requirements of lifting and/or pulling up to 40lbs.; sitting, bending, and standing.
• The equipment used in this position includes, but is not limited to, computers, servers, and network devices.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to support incoming customer support calls and emails.
• Analytically inclined with attention to detail and accuracy, and consistent follow-through to assure problems are resolved, with the ability to respond to last-minute requests.
• Identify and articulate key information in an efficient and timely manner, and exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling situational occurrences.
• Analyze and recommend alternative solutions to meet customer needs, while building credibility and trust with customers.
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve customer satisfaction and demonstrate excellent multitasking and time management skills.
• Support the team process and participate in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and ITIL transitional environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Troubleshoot and resolve Tier I and II incidents to include: system inquiries, requests, incidents, software installation, printer support, and hardware support (desktop, laptop, peripheral).
• Perform in-person customer service and phone support service to 4,000 end-user community.
• Perform trouble ticket action to include updates with quality notes, customer communication, and resolution within established service level agreements.
• Provide VIP support and communication regarding the status of incident troubleshooting and resolution.
• Handle efficiently a high-volume ticket queue by supporting 50 – 100 tickets daily.
• Participate in all meetings, such as, but not limited to, weekly staff meetings, weekly training, Weekly Ticket Tag-Up, etc.
• Prepare accurate documentation to support and maintain a working knowledge base of service desk processes, including pertinent guidelines, regulations, compliance issues, documentation requirements, and application reference materials.
• Document, maintain, and store specific information, including as-built diagrams and SOPs/Job Aides.
• Support focus teams or specialized projects to promote rapid improvement and turnaround.
• Maintain a professional and pleasant manner using proper customer service skills via telephone and/or email.
• Operate a 24x7x365 Service Desk.
• Responsible for handling after-hours on-call support (when necessary).
• Other duties as assigned.