IT Service Desk Technical Support I Service Desk Agent - Military veterans preferred

The SAIC ISMC Multi-Client Service Desk, located in Ridge, Tennessee, currently has a FlexWork/Telecommuter opening for the position of IT Service Desk Technical Support Specialist I (Service Desk Agent).  Our Service Desk is the single point of contact for all Information Technology issues and requests from ISMC employees and contractors, supporting corporate users at every skill level and background via telephone, email, and direct ticket submission. In addition, we provide off hours coverage in support of multiple ISMC customers, ensuring 24 by 7 support is available.

This job is temporarily FlexWork/Telecommuting due to COVID-19. 

Candidates must be flexible to work any 10-hour shift within our hours of operation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, with emphasis on overnights, weekends, and holidays.  This position typically works a four-day, 40-hour work week.  We are seeking candidates who live in or around the Oak Ridge area in East Tennessee to work in our office but Teleworking capability is also required, to assure coverage in cases of inclement weather.

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of technical support experience in a call center environment
• Proven hardware/software troubleshooting experience with ability to think and troubleshoot logically and act decisively in critical situations
• Proven experience providing effective and professional communication, addressing moderately complex technical issues, ideas, and results via telephone, email, and chat
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to provide excellent customer service and ability to collaborate effectively and get along with teammates
• Proficiency using and supporting common corporate applications, browsers, networks, VPN/remote access, and antivirus software
• Interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communications, including ability to document work performed clearly and accurately in electronic ticketing system
• Solid understanding of IT concepts/practices and comprehensive knowledge of personal computers.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Office (2007 and later) and Windows 10 OS in an enterprise environment
• Experience with account administration and password resets in a Microsoft Active Directory environment
• Ability to handle majority of requests without additional assistance, following established procedures and using available knowledge base and support tools provided to follow issues through to a proper resolution.
• Teleworking capability required (must have home work space, high-speed Internet, and compatible Windows computer).