Come Join Our Team!
NCB is seeking a Service Desk Technician for our office in Arlington, VA.
The Service Desk Technician’s role is to ensure proper computer operation so that end users can accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving end-user help requests and escalating incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain SLA expectations. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as requiring that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the desktop level.
Responsibilities Include:
Strategy & Planning
- Alert management to emerging trends in incidents.
Acquisition & Deployment
- Deploy pre-packaged software using distribution tools and processes as requested by end users.
- Deployment and provisioning of end-user devices and peripherals such as workstations, printers, VoIP and mobile devices.
Operational Management
- Provide first contact support of incoming requests to the service desk via telephone, web portal, email, and chat to ensure courteous, timely, and effective resolution of end-user issues.
- Provide on-call and after-hours support on a rotating or periodic basis.
- Execution of system runbooks and checklists to ensure system stability and availability.
- Collaborate with the Desktop Support Team to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
- Perform inventory of end-user devices and hardware on a periodic basis
- Maintaining user accounts and licenses in various systems and applications
- Build rapport and elicit problem details from service desk customers.
- Prioritize incidents and service requests according to defined processes to meet defined SLAs.
- Escalate incidents with accurate documentation to suitable technician, when required.
- Record, track, and document the service desk incident-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made and actions taken, through to final resolution.
- Use remote tools and diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
- Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed.
- Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
- Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level when remote tools are not appropriate, including hardware repairs, delivery of peripherals, or other fixes as determined.
- Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.
- Test fixes to ensure an incident has been adequately resolved.
- Develop help sheets and FAQ lists for end users.
- Contribute to technician knowledgebase as needed
- Reinforce SLAs to manage end-user expectations.
- Provide suggestions for continual improvement.
Minimum Qualifications Include:
- College diploma or university degree in the field information technology or 3+ years of equivalent work experience.
- Certifications in ITIL, Microsoft, or VMware (Horizon) are preferred.
- Experience supporting users in a hybrid working environment with VMware Horizon desktop and application virtualization.
- Experience with managing user accounts in business applications, Active Directory, and Azure (M365)
- Experience with mobile device management platforms such as Microsoft Intune or VMware AirWatch.
- Knowledge of computer hardware, including HP thin clients, desktops, laptops, and printers
- Extensive application support experience with Microsoft 365 and Office productivity suite.
- Working knowledge of remote support and diagnostic utilities such as GoToAssist and Dameware.
- Experience with desktop and server operating systems, including Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016
- Familiarity with the fundamental principles of ITIL and Service Delivery concepts
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport building, listening, and questioning skills.
- Strong documentation skills.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required.
- Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Exceptional customer service orientation.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
AA/EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22202