Client Support Technician

The Tier 1 Service Desk Technician is responsible for answering calls, logging the calls in the ticketing system, and providing the customers with rapid and accurate answers/information. This will require the individual to possess an IT background, so he or she can assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving problems. Support provided is governed by Service Level Agreements in place with the customer. The ability to interface well with customers at various levels of seniority in a variety of different fields is essential to success in this position, as are excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to adapt well to diverse environments and work collaboratively in a dynamic team setting.

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Job Responsibilities

• Answer user calls, emails, and trouble tickets to provide general user support related to their IT equipment or other needs.
• Creates, updates and closes out help desk tickets
• Works with other Tier 1 and Tier II Support staff to ensure proper hand-off of tickets for prompt resolution and if needed escalation
• Maintains required documentation of Tier 1 processes and SOPs
• Familiarity with Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office Suite
• Create and update Service Now tickets
• Familiarity with troubleshooting printers and multi-function devices
• Familiarity with the setup of Video Teleconferencing systems
• Familiarity with the configuration and operational support of Apple iOS and other approved wireless broadband device types
• Familiarity with Account Permissions/Provisioning
• Experience in computer hardware support, troubleshooting, and imaging for classified and unclassified systems
• Adaptability in learning and supporting new software

Required Qualifications

• Applicant must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, should be diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptive to a dynamic environment, and should be dependable and reliable.
• Ability to interface well with customers at various levels of seniority in a variety of different fields is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt well to diverse environments and work collaboratively in a dynamic team setting
• Prior experience in a government consulting services environment is preferred.
• This position may require occasional after-hours call-ins for emergency response. Employees in this role must provide a personal cell phone number for contact purposes.
• Valid state driver's license required and capable of operating a motor vehicle.
• DoD Secret clearance is required or the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance.
• Minimum DoD 8570/8140 IAT-I + CE certification required.

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.