Is the Tier 1 Service Desk Specialist role at Makpar remote?

Yes, the Tier 1 Service Desk Specialist role at Makpar is a remote position.

How do I apply for the Tier 1 Service Desk Specialist position at Makpar?

You can apply for the Tier 1 Service Desk Specialist position at Makpar directly through HireHere. Click the "Apply" button on the job listing to be taken to the application page.

Tier 1 Service Desk Specialist

MakparRemote, US-Based1w ago

Who we are:

Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government. We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success. We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT, WHY, and HOW. Using our signature consulting methodology that we call “The Makpar Way,” we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape. We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people.

Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services.

When it comes to excellence, we deliver. Learn more about our employer brand at makpar.com/careers.

The Position:

Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Tier 1 Service Desk Specialist to join our growing team. The Tier I Service Desk Specialist must apply fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. Must perform work that requires practical experience and training. The Tier I Service Desk Specialist will also provide administrative and technical support for the Enterprise Service Desk. Work is performed under the supervision of the Help Desk Supervisor. This is a full-time, hourly position.

Role Specific Duties:

Provide telephone and email-based support for all users via an IVR system and using the ServiceNow ITSM.

Assist users with administrative configuration issues such as workstation troubleshooting, account configuration, basic hardware and application troubleshooting, email system usage, and other non-hands-on activities.

Reset account passwords, security tokens, PINs, and other administrative account management support activities as needed.

Manage incidents, Problems, and Service Requests. Use ServiceNow for creating and handling tickets for Incidents and Requests.

Escalate tickets based on expertise and appropriate group membership- answer customer telephone calls

Ensure that all Incidents are promptly and accurately documented in ITSM. Track Incident from the first report to remediation

Use remote control tools to assist and resolve customer Incidents as initial resolution, providing warm handoff escalation of Incidents that cannot be immediately resolved

Update and ensure that all tickets are updated in a manner that meets the applicable SLAs.

Monitor status of all open tickets and escalate as required and coordinate resolution with other internal and external teams, as appropriate

Qualifications:

6months - 1 year of experience using ServiceNow ticketing system (preferred)

Proficiency using MS Office suite – namely Office365, MS Word, and MS Excel

MS Windows 10 systems e.g Dell and Microsoft laptop and tablet hardware knowledge

iPhone configuration and troubleshooting

Superb oral, written, and communication skills essential

Associate degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

A+ certification highly preferred, plus a ITILv3 and/or ITILv4 certificate

Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.

Benefits:

At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.

Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!

Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tier 1 Service Desk Specialist

Role Specific Duties:

Qualifications:

Explore Engineering

Skills in this job

People also search for