Helpdesk Support Senior (NCR/MCDO)

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Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.

As the Helpdesk Support (Senior) (NCR), you will act as a model of customer service excellence to all organizational staff members in the Office of Military Commissions (OMC) as part of DISA’s Joint Service Provider (JSP) Service Delivery contract.  This position resides in the Military Commission Defense Office (MCDO) in Crystal City, VA.  You will participate in a team of highly qualified professionals and interact daily with the customer to ensure productivity and resolve IT issues that the end-users may have with existing desktops, laptops, software installation issues, and other critical needs. Further, you will participate in the planning and implementing key MCDO IT initiatives anticipated during this effort. Although this position resides in the NCR, there may be a requirement to travel to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) occasionally.

Highlights of Responsibilities:

• Provide IT Help Desk support using the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) model during OMC business hours.
• Provide IT support services and call triage, including First Call Resolution, Impact and Priority Based Incident Categorization.
• Provide timely customer feedback, monitor/update assigned ticket status, and ensure warm hand-off and/or escalation.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor during duty hours, official travel, and when working with the user community.
• Provide O&M support for OMC desktop, laptop, and tablet information systems.
• Image information systems using the government-provided operating system image
• Provide onboarding and provisioning of new accounts and deprecation for users departing the organization.
• Submit tickets for all reported incidents, work orders, and service requests.
• As required, provide surge support to NSGB for OMC Users participating in court hearings, trial activities, and other events.
• Provide VTC support for scheduling, call setup, testing, and troubleshooting measures.
• Facilitate mapping and troubleshooting user access to shared network resources.
• Support computer peripheral device requests, installation, and troubleshooting IAW established policies and procedures.
• Support software requests, installation, and troubleshooting IAW established policies and procedures.
• Support mobile device requests, issuance, accountability, troubleshooting, and retrieval of IAW government-approved processes.
• Provide PKI Trusted Agent (TA) support; this includes but is not limited to; submitting new token requests, retrieving, issuing tokens, and the collection/turn-in of returned/expired tokens IAW established policies and procedures.
• Provide Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and Secure VOIP troubleshooting. This includes port activation requests, connectivity, and trouble ticket submission.
• Troubleshoot all information system hardware line replaceable units (LRU).
• Provide maintenance and support for local/networked printers, scanners, digital senders, and other multi-function devices. The contractor will procure replacement parts (e.g. Fuser) and other consumables (e.g. Toner) on a cost-reimbursable basis as required.
• Provide transportation, delivery, and setup of IT assets throughout the NCR and NSGB. The Government will provide transportation to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and for shipment of IT assets. Transportation, delivery, and setup of IT assets throughout Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will require the contractor to use Government vehicles in NSGB and to sign an indemnity agreement.
• As requested, provide desk-side training to the end user for standard software and equipment issues. Desk-side training includes but is not limited to software and equipment demonstration, tri-fold brochures and quick start guides, and demonstration of links to online and web-based IT training.
• Will utilize Government approved tools to accurately report, document, administer, and resolve customer issues.
• Government-provided tools include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) BMC Remedy and Service Now (SNOW) for ticket submission, tracking, and routing; and

(2) Microsoft SharePoint as a knowledge management repository for SOP’s.

• Develop performance measurements (goals/metrics/reports) utilizing the current service desk platform and facilitate a feedback system to team members on customer service, communication, and technical skills, to enhance the quality of support delivered.
• Utilize ITIL best practices to enhance and optimize the services provided to end users.
• Manage the implementation of an enterprise knowledge base and knowledge management best practices.
• Coordinate with OMC and JSP IT support teams to resolve customer incidents/problems, fulfill service requests, and institute continuous improvement initiatives and methods.
• Resolve customer issues effectively or escalate them to appropriate support tiers.
• Work with management in assessing staff performance/reviews/changes.
• Assist in the professional and technical development of the team

Requirements:

• Shall possess a TOP SECRET w/ SCI Eligible security clearance
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into PC and software issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related fields.
• Bachelors with 6 years of experience, or a Master's with 4 years of experience.
• Required Certifications:
  • IAT Level II (one of the following):
    • DoD8570.01M IAT Level II (one of the following):
      • CCNA Security
      • CySA+
      • GICSP
      • GSEC
      • SSCP
      • CND
      • Security + CE
    • HDI or A+ related certifications relevant to personnel roles/responsibilities

• Preferred Certification:
  • DoD8570.01M IAT Level III (one of the following):
    • CASP+ CE
    • CCNP Security
    • CISA
    • CISSP (or Assoiciate)
    • GCED
    • GCIH
    • CCSP
  • VCP (VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization or End User Computing)
  • ITIL v4 Foundation

Physical Requirements: 

This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing for long periods
• Ambulate throughout an office
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Repeatedly lift and carry weights up to 50 pounds

It is the policy of Empower AI to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. In addition, we affirm that all compensation, benefits, company-sponsored training, educational assistance, social, and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.  Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.