McLean, VA, USA
9 hours ago
Service Desk Front Line Support Agent

Job Family:

User Support


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is looking for an IT professional with experience providing technical support in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. As part of the Guidehouse Service Desk team, this individual will work closely with other IT professionals to resolve technical issues and provide essential services to Guidehouse employees working in over 60 offices and remotely around the globe. 

The role will include troubleshooting software/hardware issues and technical requests from employees via a multi-channel contact center including telephone, chat, email, and through our ServiceDesk portal. Resolving these issues will require researching our extensive Knowledgebase for solutions to common problems, troubleshooting new or infrequent issues, and documenting newly found technical scenarios work arounds. Being successful will also be dependent on your ability to team with other GH IT staff, including our highly technical engineering team. 

Essential Job Functions:

Technical Support - Internal

Provide in-office support for 1st and some 2nd level IT support to the Guidehouse offices in McLean, VA, Arlington, VA, Rockville, MD, and other local offices

Provide in-office (Mclean, VA) Onboarding troubleshooting for end users and facilitation technology

Provide mobile 1st level support to end users using a call center platform

Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, application, network, user access, or related issues

Create tickets and document all activities in helpdesk ticketing systems

Escalate more complex problems or unresolved issues to next level of support

Utilize and become proficient with Guidehouse’ s standard support tools (i.e. Service Now)

Assist with in-office meetings utilizing Surface Hubs and Owl conferencing systems

Monitor call queues and ensure incoming calls are answered as efficiently as possible

Additional Responsibilities:

Address client questions using available information resources

Comply with Corporate IT Service Management and Service Desk policies, procedures and directives

Achieve metrics in support of service level agreements, client satisfaction surveys, and completed incidents/requests

Recommend process changes as needed to improve service levels

Communicate company policies and standards

Stay current with information technology systems and industry trends

Provide evening and weekend support (off-hours support), as assigned, on a rotating basis


What You Will Need:

Requires a Bachelors degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience; OR 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Ability to obtain a National Security Clearance or a U.S. Federal Government Public Trust

Working knowledge and hands-on support of Windows 11 in an Active Directory environment

Experience with Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Intune and Microsoft technologies (SharePoint, OneDrive) is preferred as well as an understanding of cloud computing

Demonstrated skills in working professionally with users remotely via phone, chat, email, and in person

Experience providing technology support and working directly with C-Suite and Executive leadership

Strong communication (written and verbal), planning, organizational skills, managing/prioritizing multiple tasks, problem-solving skills and customer service skills

Work effectively in a team environment to maintain Service Desk coverage and support model

Experience supporting smart phones including iPhone and Android models

Must be proactive, punctual and be able to multitask efficiently

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Microsoft certifications are a plus

Experience working in an ITIL environment is a plus

Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies/solutions

Preference will be given to candidates who are located within 50 miles of our Mclean, VA, office


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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