Operations Support Analyst

Job Title: Operations Support Analyst /Tier 1 Help Desk Op
Location: Mechanicsville, VA(Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months Contract
Interview: In-person
Work Schedule: Initial schedule will be Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM through training. Once trained, schedule to include night and weekend shifts/rotations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Able to Identify, research, and resolve technical and procedural issues.
• Respond to telephone calls, emails, tickets, and personnel requests for technical support.
• Documents, tracks, and monitors issues/tickets to ensure a timely resolution.
• Escalate unresolved issues/ticket to Tier II/III support.
• Must read and comprehend technical procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate accurate and useful status updates.
• Manage and report time spent on all work activities.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be customer service focused.
• Work independently and proactively with minimal supervision/direction.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Must be able to work flexible shift schedules, to include nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Minimum Qualifications and Technical Skills:

• Technical problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Two years of technical customer service experience or equivalent experience/education.
• Ability to exhibit a positive approach and the ability to work efficiently as an individual contributor and team member.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to communicate well and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, dive into challenges and take direction.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of computer systems, including hardware and software and networks.
• Excellent analytical abilities to identify, diagnose and resolve customer call and email issues.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with skills in analyzing and resolving technical issues.
• Correctly log and escalate queries in incident management system.
• Monitor open issues, keep users informed of status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant field preferred or equivalent relevant experience in IT support.
• ITIL certification preferred
• Network+, A+ or Security+ Certification preferred. Experience with Ticketing Systems (ServiceNow preferred).