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Senior End User Support Specialist

Role overview

Summary

This role supports a major national laboratory by providing advanced technical support and troubleshooting for end users. You will be responsible for resolving complex issues, managing service requests, and ensuring the proper operation of systems and equipment.

Qualifications

  • AS in relevant discipline plus a minimum 3 years of directly related experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Dept. of Energy Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Must have a working knowledge of PC operations including hardware, network settings, operating system, and MS Office applications.
  • 6 months of customer help desk experience.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to service requests and incident management services generated by the Service Desk and customers.
  • Serve as the point of escalation for technical issues encountered but unresolved by Tier I and Tier II Technicians.
  • Provide setup and medium-to-advanced troubleshooting of video conference equipment.
  • Document all required information including ticket resolutions into the call tracking system.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Video Conferencing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

  • IT Services & Consulting
  • SME
  • 501–1,000
Edgewater Federal Solutions was founded in 2002 with the mission of being the best IT consulting company possible for our government clients, our contracting partners and our employees. We give you the opportunity to achieve contracting compliance without sacrificing quality. Our business has grown steadily, supporting several federal organizations across the U.S. Our success is based on deep institutional knowledge of such entities as the Department of Energy and our unparalleled team of experts in every aspect of the IT life cycle, from program/project management to system/network operations to cyber security. It is this team that inspired the Edgewater slogan, “Our People ... Your Edge.” The majority of our employees currently have or have previously held a top secret clearance, and many have advanced degrees and certifications in their specialties. Whether a CIO needs to implement a major system integration or a cabinet-level agency wants policy support and governance, Edgewater brings in the optimal combination of talent and knowledge for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. How do we attract such highly qualified people to our team? By offering compensation that matches or exceeds others in the industry. This, along with Edgewater's stability and extensive experience within government, fosters a sense of confidence, commitment and loyalty in our employees. Our corporate culture breeds success, which in turn engenders your success.

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Job description

Overview:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior End User Support Specialist to support a major national laboratory. 

Responsibilities:
  • Applies technical and operational knowledge under minimal direction
  • Respond to service requests & incident management services, generated by the Service Desk & by customers.
  • As lead this role will serve as the point of escalation for technical issues encountered-but-unresolved by the Tier I & Tier II Technicians.
  • Resolve more complex issues escalated from the Service Desk & reported by the computing customer.
  • Provide set up & medium-to-advanced troubleshooting of video conference equipment.
  • Provide basic to advanced desk side support & troubleshooting skills for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, iOS & software applications. Troubleshoot virtual desktops as required.
  • Test application compatibility & support cyber initiatives.
  • Appropriately document all required information including ticket resolutions into the call tracking system and contribute information to knowledgebase articles while keeping knowledgebase articles current.
  • Resolve the service request or issue as appropriate on the first point of contact or within the specified timeline.
  • Ensure the proper configuration, management, operation, monitoring, and security of assigned system(s).
  • Test, verify, and document changes to computer equipment.
  • Assist with technology development initiatives.
  • Coordinate efforts with Third Party service and maintenance providers to keep equipment, software, and related services in good working order
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • AS in relevant discipline plus a minimum 3 years, or more, of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties
  • 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.

Required Skills:

  • 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 Skills:

  • Experience in the current customer environment
  • 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 2025.

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.

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