Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Desktop Support Technician to support the IT program at a major national laboratory. You will provide end-user support with processes for managing and delivering services that are ITIL® conformant. You will resolve incidents, service requests, and problems associated with service failures or degradations that are related to hardware and software computing devices (including mobile equipment). Additionally, you will support multi-user rooms (e.g., Skype rooms, classrooms) and video and collaborative technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt initial response to all assigned service requests, ensuring the standard performance requirement is met-or-exceeded.
• Troubleshoot the system problem & complete repair in a timely & efficient manner, insuring minimal recurrence of problem (rework)
• If unable to repair on initial visit, validate the user’s problem & provide information on a temporary work around, if necessary, to allow the customer to continue to work, until the system is repaired.
• Effectively use remote assistant tools, knowledge base, & other tools to diagnose as appropriate & wherever available in the repair customer issues within target time limits
• Provide the customer with regular communication regarding status of repair/install including notification when repairs are complete.
• Communicate with customer appropriate advice & techniques to avoid future incidents of a similar nature.
• Appropriately document all required information into the call tracking system.
• Ensure system is appropriately secured (case is locked, system password protected, etc.).
• Complete site specific, preventative maintenance checklist.
• If needed, escalate the service request to the appropriate IT support for resolution if problem cannot be handled within provided time constraints.
• Meet required productivity expectations, including Field Service Team metrics.
• Meet or exceed all performance service level targets
• Make every attempt, when appropriate, to resolve service requests remotely.
• Partner with team members to communicate new solutions and assist other technicians when call volume is low.
• Contribute to the knowledgebase (KB) through research of articles, training courses attended, on the job learning, etc.
• Participate in IT projects.
• Strive to achieve & maintain knowledge of all applicable site procedures.
• Exercise appropriate workflow & time management.
• Provide adequate notice for planned absences (two weeks preferred).
• Other duties assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and 2 years of experience related to the position
• In lieu of a degree, additional relevant experience totaling 5 years may be applicable.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per Contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q clearance.
• Should be trained in the prevailing operating system(s) & hardware systems used at the client site.
• Demonstrate formal customer service & technical training will be required.
• Possess proven experience of having provided the highest quality of customer service in a fast-paced IT service environment.
• Possess experience with equipment & software installation & upgrades.

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar
• CompTIA Certifications, such as A or Network are desired.
• Microsoft Certifications, such as MCSA Windows is desired.
• Apple Certifications, such as ACSP or JAMF Certs are desired.
• Active U.S. Government Clearance

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2023.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.