Help Desk Technician I

• Provide a day-to-day Point of Contact (POC) between users, IT services, Partner support, and third-party support organizations
• Assist with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) property inventory tracking utilizing customer approved software (Sunflower)
• The POC provides advice and guidance and may also be involved in providing a rapid restoration of normal services to users following any service disruption
• Answer calls, assign and track help tickets/incident reports using customer-approved automated systems
• Answer telephone, voice mail, and emailed requests to the Help Desk during normal work hours
• Support role as the initial point of service for all IT support calls at each customer site
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge base within the customer database of information gathered from solving previous trouble calls, vendor-provided trouble-shooting solutions. The knowledge base is utilized in assisting users during support phone calls
• Escalate calls, when appropriate
• Desktop Hardware Support (desktop hardware comprises desktop telephones, desktop PCs, monitors, printers, scanners, and other computing devices)
• Provide recommendations, identify compatible replacement hardware compliant with customer requirements for operations on the mission network, maintain desktop equipment database including any warranty information, provide annual recommendations for enhancements to the Common Services organization
• Research, evaluate, and provide feedback on problematic trends and patterns
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations for system upgrades
• Verify all systems are reliable, operating, and configured per configuration management standards
• Provide technical recommendations for product user requirements
• Provide support for ad-hoc special projects (including network migrations and email administration, large hardware/software installations, and equipment relocations)
• Develop and implement procedures for scheduling, maintenance, network and hardware diagnostics, and training for any procedures
• Implement improved processes based on analysis of customer satisfaction surveys
• Generate and review statistics of system utilization, and generate a Help Desk ticket in response to any anomalies; report issues for correction to system administration
• The Contractor shall perform on-site remedial hardware maintenance on operational systems (e.g. workstation/desktop/hardware/printers supporting customer operational systems)
• At the request of the Prime you may be required to complete the Monthly Status Report

• Support for Preventative Maintenance for hardware, replacement parts, modifications, upgrades, including operational equipment, obsolescence prevention and remediation, installation, de-installation and relocation services and support, and IT Asset Management
• Prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and excellence at all times
• Must be a strong communicator in both oral and written

• At least 1 year of onsite and remote support experience in a medium to large, networked environment
• Works independently and within the framework of a team with minimum assistance
• Preferred to have prior experience working as a contractor for a government agency
• Must understand the art of providing excellent customer service at all times

• Atlassian product knowledge

• This is an on-site position located in Silver Spring, MD

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of a keyboard, laptop and mouse
• The ability to lift and carry 15 pounds

• There may be travel opportunities (meetings, conferences, etc.)

• At least 1 year of onsite and remote support experience in a medium to large, networked environment

• ITILv3 (or later) Foundations
• MCSE, MCP or A+ certifications preferred

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

The base salary range for this position is $51,262 to $72,260.

This base salary range represents a general guideline. An individual’s base salary within that range is determined based on a variety of factors, including (without limitation) the scope, complexities, and responsibilities of the position, the government contract to which the position is assigned, geographic location, market conditions, and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills.

GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.

ABOUT GAMA-1

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com

GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.