Help Desk Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Rome, NY

22h

About The Position

Help Desk Specialist The Opportunity: Are you a dedicated, adaptable professional passionate about solving technical challenges in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment? Do you thrive in a dynamic team setting and have the expertise to provide effective, efficient, timely, and valuable support for internal and external mission partners? We're looking for a customer-focused, problem-solving guru with the skills and certifications to manage dynamic workloads while delivering exceptional support to our mission partners. This role demands flexibility, overnight schedules, technical competence, and a relentless drive for excellence. If this sounds like you, we want you to join our team as a round-the-clock Help Desk Engineer. As a professional, you know how to interface with internal and external customers and leadership to understand needs and gain insight on shared delivery performance. You will be providing Tier I and II support for Help Desk tickets from team members and mission partners within the response service level agreement, updating tickets daily with complete notes, and ensuring tickets are resolved to the customer’s satisfaction before they are closed. You’ll educate and provide policy guidance on all inquiries. Ready to build the future of shared delivery for the better? What You’ll Work On: Provide Tier I and II technical support in an around-the-clock environment, including after-hours support on holidays and weekends. Manage and resolve Help Desk tickets in a fast-paced setting, adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines. Monitor and address incidents reported by end-users, escalating to the appropriate teams or leadership as necessary. Collaborate closely with engineering and management teams while maintaining professional and clear communication. Identify and implement needed resolutions or workarounds for technical issues in a structured manner. Use tools such as Jira, and Confluence modules such as JSM, Core, and Software, for tracking incidents and documenting processes. Prepare thorough shift handover reports to ensure the seamless flow of operations between shifts. Adapt swiftly to evolving technologies and environments, while adhering to security and organizational protocols. Work within classified facilities upon hiring, while maintaining compliance with DoD standards and security clearances. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience providing Help Desk support in a high-demand and fast-paced environment
Experience tracking, analyzing, and resolving technical incidents systematically using industry-standard software
Experience with ITIL processes and Agile workflows
Knowledge of DoD-specific configurations and processes
Ability to work a round-the-clock shift rotation
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and up to 12 hours a day outside of normal work hours
Ability to effectively transition duties during shift changes by providing detailed handover reports
TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED
IAT Level II DoD 8570 Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with Jira and Confluence
Experience with 24/7 shift work
Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or cloud technologies
Ability to learn emerging IT technologies
Ability to independently manage multiple tasks
Ability to pay strict attention to detail
Possession of excellent organizational skills
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in interactions across all organizational levels
IAM Level II DoD 8570 Certification

Responsibilities

Provide Tier I and II technical support in an around-the-clock environment, including after-hours support on holidays and weekends.
Manage and resolve Help Desk tickets in a fast-paced setting, adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines.
Monitor and address incidents reported by end-users, escalating to the appropriate teams or leadership as necessary.
Collaborate closely with engineering and management teams while maintaining professional and clear communication.
Identify and implement needed resolutions or workarounds for technical issues in a structured manner.
Use tools such as Jira, and Confluence modules such as JSM, Core, and Software, for tracking incidents and documenting processes.
Prepare thorough shift handover reports to ensure the seamless flow of operations between shifts.
Adapt swiftly to evolving technologies and environments, while adhering to security and organizational protocols.
Work within classified facilities upon hiring, while maintaining compliance with DoD standards and security clearances.