IT Walk-Up & Deskside Technician

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking an IT Walk Up and Deskside Tehnician.

The Support Tehnician consists of a centralized service desk and related roles tied to specific networking/telecom functions. The centralized service desk is the entry point and owner of first tiers of support (based on Information Technology Infrastructure Library’s [ITIL®] definition of tiers). Requests are received via phone calls, emails, chats, and web submittals.
The service desk is responsible for (1) delivering remote IT support (2) creating, maintaining, and using knowledge articles and (3) performing basic troubleshooting to resolve, capture, report, or route incidents and requests. Walk Up Support: Walk up support consists of front-line IT Support. 

• Walk up support responsibilities include assisting End Users with in-person computer hardware, software, mobile devices, and purchasing of new equipment. Walk up support will follow service desk models including Knowledge, troubleshooting and request fulfillment.
• Provide phone, email, web, and in-person support to users in the areas of e-mail, directories, computer operating systems, desktop applications for all types of computer systems, and applications developed or deployed under this contract. Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting hardware/software, all types of computer systems (PC and Mac), and printer problems.
• As the concierge you’re highly skilled at uncovering customers’ needs, then following through with ensuring they get the help they require. Not only are you the first person customers meet when they enter the store, you’re also the person who guides them in their next step or connecting them with the appropriate support group.
• Provide in person support to help coordinate and direct customers to the appropriate support group.
• Efficiently & accurately identify the customer’s specific information.
• Provide easy solutions to customers to deflect lower tiered support from the CSU and Mobility technicians.
• Ensure customers are serviced in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Ensure Incidents and request tickets are created and resolved to match the customers actual time in the store.
• Collaborate with the techs in the Walk Up Store to learn new IT concepts and support skills.
• Recognize and provide feedback to improve the service when identified.
• Possess the capacity to work independently & effectively while maintaining positive productivity levels.
• Maintain a positive relationship with fellow peers, cross functional teams & leadership.
• Other duties assigned as necessary.

• HS Diploma and a minimum 1 year, or more, of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. Dept. of Energy Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Required:

• Related experience may be substituted for relevant education and vice versa.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. Dept. of Energy Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have a working knowledge of PC operations which include hardware, network settings, operating system, & MS Office applications.
• 6 months of customer help desk experience
• Intermediate to expert virtual desk expertise (related to equipment connectivity for computing customer). Ability to type 35 WPM

Desired:

• Experience in the current customer environment
• Associates Degree or bachelor’s degree in information technology, or related discipline.
• Experience with ServiceNow.
• Experience with KCS methodology.
• Any additional requirements determined by the Service Manager.
• Ability to type 50+ WPM

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 2024.

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.