Company Description Agil3Tech (Agil3 Technology Solutions) has over 30 years of proven and demonstrated operational expertise delivering Cyber operations, critical C4IM solutions and enterprise IT to clients in both public and private sectors. A3T has an exciting career opportunity for a Helpdesk Specialist (Journeyman) in support of our client in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (Pentagon). Job Description Your primary responsibilities include answering and responding to inbound callsemails in a timely and professional manner, properly documenting those interactions in the appropriate tracking system, escalating issues that cannot be resolved in a timely manner, sustain currency of work instructions and related process changes. Maintains and updates records and tracking databases. Alerts management to recurring problems and patterns of problems. Resolves technical problems and answers queries by telephone in support of internal andor outside customer computer hardware, software, network, and telecommunications systems. Diagnoses, identifies, isolates and analyzes problems utilizing historical database records. May route calls to product line specialists. Provides technical support as required in data management, document control, computer support, project control, and other related areas. The successful candidate possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. Responsibilities Overview (a) Responds to and diagnoses problems through discussion with users. (b) Ensures a timely process through which problems are controlled. Includes problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up steps. (c) Update incident tickets and service request tickets to adequately document the processing of the ticket until resolved. (d) Provides support to end users on a variety of issues. (e) Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems. (f) Responds to telephone calls, email and personnel requests for technical support. (g) Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem to ensure a timely resolution. (h) Update incident tickets and service request tickets to adequately document the processing of the ticket until resolved. (i) Interact with network services, software systems engineering, andor applications development to restore service andor identify and correct core problem. (j) Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties. (k) Recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems. Qualifications Clearance Current and active Secret Security Clearance preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance US Citizen required Prior experience working in a customer service environment. Skills Required DoD 8570 certified CompTia A Certification required OR the following HDI OR IITL AND Security OR Network certifications Education Associates degree in any discipline with 100 hours of professional education related OR Microsoft Certified Product Specialist, or 1 year experience with hands-on working knowledge in MS Windows VistaXP, Windows 2000, Office 97,2000 is preferred Experience with Remedy a plus. Minimum, High School diploma or equivalent and three years applicable experience Must have excellent oral skills and be able to speak clearly. Must have a positive attitude.