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Tier I Service Desk Specialist

National Capitol Contracting LLC
Posted a month ago, valid for 19 days
Location

McLean, VA, US

Salary

$50,000 - $55,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Tier I Service Desk Specialist is the first point of contact for end-users seeking IT assistance, responsible for triaging incoming requests.
  • This role requires 1-2 years of experience in resolving end-user issues via telephone or in-person, along with at least one relevant certification such as CompTIA or ITIL.
  • Key responsibilities include diagnosing technical issues, routing calls, maintaining records, and escalating unresolved problems to higher support tiers.
  • The position offers a salary range of $50,000 to $55,000, depending on factors such as experience and skills.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required for applicants.

Overview

The Tier I Service Desk Specialist serves as the initial point of contact for end-users seeking assistance in the IT service desk structure. Its main responsibility is to triage all incoming requests, ensuring they are properly prioritized, have enough information, are categorized, etc. If issue cannot be resolved, it escalates it to the appropriate higher support tiers or specific knowledge domains for further resolution

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Resolve technical issues and answer queries in support of internal and/or outside customer computer hardware, software, network, and telecommunications systems
  • Diagnose, identify, isolate, and analyze problems utilizing historical database records
  • Route calls to product line specialists as necessary
  • Maintain and update records and tracking databases
  • Alert management to recurring issues and patterns of issues
  • Other duties as assigned

 Minimum Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience resolving end-user issues by telephone and/or in-person
  • At least one certification or equivalent from the following list must be maintained CompTIA, ITIL, MCSA, MCP, MCSE, and/or HDI Desktop Support Technician Certificate
  • Proven experience with ticketing systems
  • Strong knowledge of basic business analysis techniques
  • Demonstrated ability to provide guidance to users for viable solutions

 

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or other related field


Compensation: $50,000-$55,000 The compensation range listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, budget, market data, and relevant laws.

 



NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at recruiting@nccsite.com. Please reference the position in your email.





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