Client Support Technician

SMS Data Products Group is seeking a Client Support Technician. This Tier 1 service desk position is responsible for answering calls, logging the calls in the ticketing system, and providing the customers with rapid and accurate answers/information. This will require the individual to possess an IT background, so he or she can assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving problems. Support provided is governed by Service Level Agreements in place with the customer. The ability to interface well with customers at various levels of seniority in a variety of different fields is essential to success in this position, as are excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to adapt well to diverse environments and work collaboratively in a dynamic team setting.

SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

Submit your resume today!

• Answer user calls, emails, and trouble tickets to provide general user support related to their IT equipment or other needs.
• Creates, updates and closes out help desk tickets
• Works with other Tier 1 and Tier II Support staff to ensure proper hand-off of tickets for prompt resolution and if needed escalation
• Maintains required documentation of Tier 1 processes and SOPs

• Applicants must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, should be diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptive to a dynamic environment, and should be dependable and reliable. 
• Familiarity with Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with creating/updating Remedy tickets is preferred
• Familiarity with troubleshooting printers and multi-function devices
• Familiarity with the setup of Video Teleconferencing systems
• Familiarity with the configuration and operational support of Apple iOS and other approved wireless broadband device types
• Familiarity with Account Permissions/Provisioning
• Experience in computer hardware support, troubleshooting, and imaging for classified and unclassified systems
• Adaptability in learning and supporting new software
• Prior experience in a government consulting services environment is preferred.
• DoD Active Secret clearance is required, or the ability to obtain an Interim clearance.
• Minimum DoD 8570/8140 IAT-I + CE certification required.

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. 

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.