Help Desk Support Analyst

Hybrid/Local Help Desk Support Analyst (A/ITIL/Security/Network) with Ticketing Hardware/Software Troubleshooting Remote Support experience

Location: Mechanicsville VA (ABC)
Duration: 8 Months

Skills:
Tier 1 Help Desk Support Required 3 Years
Help Desk Ticketing Systems Highly desired 3 Years
Hardware/Software Troubleshooting Required 3 Years
Customer Service/Retail Support Desired 2 Years
Remote Support Tools Highly desired 3 Years
A ITIL Security or Network Certification Nice to have
Degree in Relevant Field or equivalent experience in IT Support Nice to have
Strong communication skills creative problem solving highly organized Required

Description:
**There IS available parking at this facility for contractors at no cost.
Operations Support Analyst for Tier 1 Help Desk Operations monitoring emails phone calls and other customer support activities.
Initial schedule will be Monday Friday 8AM to 5PM through training. Once trained schedule to include night and weekend shifts.

UPDATED INFO: The primary hours will be 8AM to 5PM we will seek to limit any nights/weekend hours for contractors outside of those hours. That said if we need coverage there could be an opportunity to work nights and weekends but the goal is 8AM to 5PM.

This role has a flexible hybrid schedule following ABCs policy of in the office in Mechanicsville VA three days in office two days remote. Subject to change at any time.

Candidates must follow ABCs policies and protocols.

Essential Job Functions:
Able to Identify research and resolve technical and procedural issues.
Respond to telephone calls emails tickets and personnel requests for technical support.
Documents tracks and monitors issues/tickets to ensure a timely resolution.
Escalate unresolved issues/ticket to Tier II/III support.
Must read and comprehend technical procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Communicate accurate and useful status updates.
Manage and report time spent on all work activities.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must be customer service focused.
Work independently and proactively with minimal supervision/direction.
Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Must be able to work flexible shift schedules to include nights weekends and some holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Technical problem resolution judgment and decisionmaking skills.
Strong analytical interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
Two years of technical customer service experience or equivalent education.
Ability to exhibit a positive approach and the ability to work efficiently as an individual contributor and team member.
Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to communicate well and work independently with minimum supervision.
Willingness to learn new technologies dive into challenges and take direction.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Strong understanding of computer systems including hardware and software and networks.
Excellent analytical abilities to identify diagnose and resolve customer call and email issues.
Strong problemsolving abilities with skills in analyzing and resolving technical issues.
Correctly log and escalate queries in incident management system.
Monitor open issues keep users informed of status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in a relevant field preferred or equivalent relevant experience in IT support.
ITIL certification preferred
Network A or Security Certification preferred.. Experience with Ticketing Systems (ServiceNow preferred).