Service Desk Agent

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Syracuse, NY Contractor
POSTED ON 5/19/2024
Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid Level

Department: Information Technology

CGS is seeking a Remote Service Desk Technician who will be responsible for answering calls, logging the calls in the ticketing system, and providing the customers with rapid and accurate answers and information. This will require the individual to possess an IT background, so he or she can assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving problems.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

  • Handle Tier 1 service desk escalations through tickets, chat, email, or phone
  • Follow up on outstanding requests and ensure timely resolution
  • Create accounts and configure hardware as part of on-boarding process
  • Support mobility devices
  • Provides a single, identified point of contact for all Service Desk and change request services
  • Updates and maintains Service Desk records in accordance with established support procedures
  • Performs account password administration and processes new user account requests
  • Develops, maintains, and executes standard Service Desk operating procedures
  • Follows security requirements as requested by the Government Security Officer
  • Monitors customer problems to ensure prompt, satisfactory service/resolution is being provided; if necessary call the user to update them on progress
  • Processes standard change requests (ITSM tickets) for Installations, Moves, Adds, and Changes (IMACs)
  • Remain on queue and available to assist end users during the specified shifts, excluding approved breaks, lunches, or off-queue time approved by your Manager, Supervisor, and/or Team Lead
  • Manages the user’s expectations; provide information that will give details for a possible resolution or when they can expect to be contacted again


Qualifications:

  • Must already have or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance with the Department of Justice
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of applicable work experience
  • US Citizenship
  • Previous Service Desk Experience
  • Ability to run reports
  • Experience supporting Windows 10 and MS Office 365
  • Must be able to pay close attention to details
  • Must have the ability to adapt to changing work requirements, multiple tasks, and priorities, and be able to exercise discretion
  • Experience with Active Directory and identity management systems, adding and modifying users, fulfilling user account requests, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with two-factor authentication, password resets, PIV setup, and device management
  • Experience with VoIP and mobile phone activation and hardware and software requests
  • Skilled in telework and virtual meeting environments
  • Experience with HID and physical point-of-entry authentication systems
  • Experience using IT ticketing systems (Remedy, ServiceNow, JIRA, etc)
  • Strong analytical and follow-through skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate and get cooperation from multiple areas within IT to accomplish assignments
  • Ability to work well independently on defined tasks
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Ability to work any shift, morning, evening, or overnight on a 24x7x365 schedule. Rotational work on holidays is required. Flexible Schedule, The startup schedule may require different hours


Our commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays


Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!

Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:

https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

Email: info@cgsfederal.com

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