Help Desk Agent I

  • REMOTE WORK, VA
  • Posted 21 hours ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
USD 40,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Security Clearance
Network
Telecommunications
Database
Technical Support
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Soft Skills
Issue Tracking
Documentation
Routing
Knowledge Base
Management
Service Desk
Software Support
Remote Support
Help Desk
Computer Hardware
Software Troubleshooting
Communication
Customer Service
Microsoft Certified Professional
Cisco Certifications
ITIL
CompTIA
Network+
Security+
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
Internet Explorer
Information Engineering
Remote Desktop Services
Virtual Private Network
Microsoft
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Remote Access
Android
IOS Development
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2509693

Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-09-11

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Technical Support

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC has several openings for a Fully Remote , Help Desk Agent I supporting The Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) Program. Our Help Desk is the 24x7x365 single point of contact for all Information Technology issues and requests from VITA employees and customers, and supports users at every skill level and background via telephone, chat, email, and direct ticket submission.

Resolves technical problems and answers queries by telephone or self-service ticket in support of internal and/or outside customer computer hardware, software, network, system/application access, and telecommunications systems. Diagnoses, identifies, isolates, and analyzes problems utilizing historical database records. May route calls to product line specialists, application, or system support specialists. Maintains and updates records and tracking databases. Alerts management to recurring problems and patterns of problems.

Qualifications - External

Service Desk Analyst Experience/Knowledge Required

Customer Service and Level 1 Technical Support

o Troubleshooting

o Problem Solving

o PC Proficiency

o Identifying and resolving level 1 customer issues

o Documentation

o Soft Skills

Personable and Professional

o MS Office

Ticketing System

o Possesses the ability to work in a specified ticketing system including but not limited to:

Documentation

Ticket Routing

Ticket Categorization

Ticket Closure

Knowledge Base

Metrics & Time Management

o Metric Scorecard

Attendance & Scorecards must be kept within parameters of Service Desk Manual

Ability to follow set schedule with little variance

Qualifications

Required:

    Desired:
    • AA Degree in related discipline or High School or equivalent and up to two (2) years of related experience.
    • Minimum 6 months of experience with computer hardware/software support.
    • Experience in desktop support, IT concepts, and help desk software.
    • Hardware/software troubleshooting experience.
    • Proven experience providing effective and professional communication addressing moderately complex technical issues via telephone, email, and person-to-person.
    • Demonstrated customer awareness, strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Provide excellent customer service.
    • Proven ability to think and troubleshoot logically, and act decisively in critical situations.
    • Experience with Microsoft Office Products, Internet Explorer, and Windows.
    • Preferred Technical certifications such as Security+, Net+, MCP, MCSE, CCNA, ITIL, CHDP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Net+, and CompTIA Security+
    • Windows 7, Windows 10, IE 8 and IE 11, Terminal Services, VPN software, Microsoft and other commonly used commercial products (including Office 2010 Suite), strong Microsoft Outlook skills, remote access, Android and iOS support.
    • Account administration, password reset experience.

    Target salary range: Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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