Service Desk Analyst (Nights/Weekends)

Job#: 3023742

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Job ID: 3023742

Position: Service Desk Analyst - NIGHT/WEEKEND SHIFT

Location: Oxon Hill, MD (REMOTE after training)

Duration: 6 Month Contract to Permanent Hire with the Client

MUST HAVE:

• Ability to Obtain a DHS Public Trust (Heavy Criminal and Financial Check)
• Bachelor's & 3+ years OR Associate's & 7+ Years OR 9+ years of experience
• Experience with ServiceNow and/or Remedy and remote control software
• Experience installing, upgrading, and removing software

Training (1 Month ONSITE): Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Shift (REMOTE): Wednesday 1am-7am and Thursday-Saturday 7pm-7am (10 hour shift)

Pay Rate: $26.44/hr. $60-65K Conversion

We are seeking a Service Desk Analyst - Nights and Weekends to support an existing IT Service Desk team. As a Service Desk Analyst, you will provide mid-level support to a team that receives and resolves 15,000 tickets month, in support of a 20,000+ user community within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

More About This Role:

The Service Desk Analyst shall possess and demonstrate sound customer service and telephone skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and a desire to provide outstanding customer support to customers of all levels. Candidate must be able to work efficiently and accurately in a fast paced and changing environment. Qualified candidates working with the Service Desk Manager will work to ensure all Service Level Agreements are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate sound customer service and telephone etiquette in responding to customer calls or inquiries for service and support
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, problem solving, and a desire to provide outstanding customer support
• Analyze and resolve complex service requests and incidents that have been escalated by the junior level analysts
• Leverage remote control technology (such as BOMGAR) while troubleshooting desktop and laptop problems
• Utilize advanced technical skills to analyze and resolve technical issues and tasks, including but not limited to setting up shared drives, mapping network drives, installing and updating software, and network troubleshooting
• Physical demands: Normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on computer for long periods and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face to face. Some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to perform in-depth troubleshooting skills on Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office products, and various Internet browsers to include Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox
• Experience with patch management software (e.g., SCCM)
• Experience installing, upgrading, and removing software
• Experience using ServiceNow service management software (or similar tool) to track incidents and service requests through the full lifecycle
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly (MS Operating Systems, Office Products, and DHS specified software)
• Advanced experience with Active Directory management & administration
• Knowledgeable of Problem Management best practice and processes

Desired Qualifications:

• ITIL v4 certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire)
• HDI Certification
• MCP Certification
• COMPTIA A+, or Network+, or Security+ Certification
• Knowledge of Configuration Change Management best practices

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.