Technical Help Desk

Job Description

Description

SAIC is hiring a Technical Help Desk for a key role supporting a Federal Government client.

Note: This role offers temporary work from home/ remote/ virtual work at home due to COVID-19.  Eventually the work will go back on site in Broomfield, CO

Note: This role requires that the person be flexible to work rotating-shifts in 24x7x365 call center environment. 

Rotating Shift

Rotating-shiftwork is required, with additional pay for 2nd and 3rd shift.  Weekends and Holiday possible based on client needs. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK a 8 HR shift within the 1^st/2^nd/3^rd shift options, and the shift options vary.

Job Duties

• Resolve technical problems (Tier 1) and answers queries by telephone or self-service ticket in support of internal and/or outside customer computer hardware, software, network, system/application access, and telecommunications systems.
• Applies basic enterprise diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend solutions to correct common failures.
• Diagnose, identify, isolate, and analyze problems utilizing historical database records.
• Route calls to product line specialists, application, or system support specialists.
• Maintain and updates records and tracking databases.
• Escalates complex problems to higher level of expertise within organization.
• Documents all customer interactions within a ticketing system.
• Alert management to recurring problems and patterns of problems.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Provide customer support through various contact methods such as phone, chat, email.
• Respond to customer support requests in a fast, efficient and friendly manner.
• Accurately and thoroughly document customer requests.
• Resolve customer incidents and requests if able or assign to higher tiers as required.
• Act as a single point of contact for existing incident and requests.
• Provide customers with a reference number for their incident/request.
• Identify process and procedures which need to be corrected or added to.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School and two (2) years of related experience with relevant certification; OR Associate’s Degree in Computer Networking/Engineering or related field and one year related experience
• Able to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to obtain a CompTIA A+ CE, Network+ CE, or Security+ CE certification after start date.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.  Able to start once Interim Secret is granted.
• 2+ years’ experience in an IT support role.
• Experience with HEAT, TrackIT, Magic, Remedy, Peregrine, or other Ticketing systems.
• Knowledge of basic networking concepts and protocols
• Customer Service orientated
• Ability to work well with all teammates in a fast-paced SLA driven environment.
• Proven hardware/software troubleshooting experience.
• Able to solve technical issues via telephone, email, and chat.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Excellent Interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Desired Experience

• Understanding of IT concepts/practices and experience with common service desk software.
• Proven ability to think and troubleshoot logically and act decisively in critical situations.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Office and Windows OS in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with account administration and password resets in a Microsoft Active Directory Environment.

Target salary range: $35,001 - $45,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.