Service Desk Agent-Junior

Overview

Cayuse Technologies launched in 2006 as a US-based alternative to offshore technology delivery centers, providing information technology solutions and subject matter expertise to our clientele. Cayuse focuses on federal markets and missions and is an SBA tribal 8(a) certified company. Cayuse brings significant past performance and excellent CPARS to its clients at an exceptionally competitive price. Cayuse's 41,000 sq. ft. technology delivery center is fully redundant and prepared to meet the needs of government. Our clients include DHS, DHA, DoS, USMC, US Army, HHS/Indian Health Service, Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, among many more.

Primary Focus

The Service Desk Agent performs a variety of complex tasks, which include creating incident tickets, Stakeholder engagement, quality customer service, accurately scoring incidents, and meeting response timelines. These tasks may include proper triage and routing of incidents to the correct person or office. Service Desk Agents manage and track the life cycle of all incidents, events, and requests received. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line support for incidents and technical issues reported by CISA staff and customers.

Monitor shared CISA inbox for incidents and assign them appropriately to the Watch Analysts for action.

Send Requests for Information for incomplete requests.

Respond to requests for assistance in person, via phone, or email.

Appropriately triages requests that cannot be resolved at the SD level using ITSM.

Follow up with CISA staff and customers to ensure that issues have been resolved.

Document issue resolution steps and maintain records of all Service Desk activities in ITSM.

Maintain and update the Knowledge Base with solutions to common technical issues and FAQ.

Assist in maintaining and configuring ITSM.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Homeland Security or Business, or a combination of education, technical training and equivalent experience.

Additional (2) two years of experience may be substituted with an Associate's degree.

Additional (4) four years of military and/or operations environment experience may be substituted with a high school diploma.

Must have between zero (0) and two (2) years of related experience.

Some travel may be required to Continuity of Operations sites.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Ability obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance and DHS Fitness.

Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

Minimum 2 years working directly with customer and service desk functions for WATCH Operations Center or Security Operations Center (SOC).

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of customer service techniques, demonstrated experience providing service desk or call center support.

Exceptional communication skills and ability to stay calm in high stress events while maintaining good decision making, focus, and good prioritization skills.

Experience working with a Service Desk platform such as ServiceNOW or Remedy.

Ability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies and take on new responsibilities as assigned.

Experience working with ServiceNOW and another alternative platform such as Remedy.

High proficiency in Microsoft Office; including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other general software applications.

Must be able to work varying hours 8-12 hours depending on needs to support 24/7/365 operations.

Reports to

:

Program Manager, Service Desk Lead

Working Conditions

Professional office environment

Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods of time. Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.

Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.

Must be able to work varying work schedules and/or extended hours to meet business needs and project deadlines.

May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer
• Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

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Location

US-VA-Arlington

ID

102641

Category

Information Technology

Position Type

Full-Time Salary Exempt

Remote

No

Clearance Required

Top Secret