Service Desk Agent - Tier 1

Service Desk (Tier 1) Support Contractor

The Service Desk (Tier 1) Support Contractor will serve as the primary point of contact for all end-user IT issues, requests, and inquiries. This role requires strong technical troubleshooting skills, customer service excellence, and the ability to manage incidents in alignment with defined service level agreements (SLAs). The contractor will support a wide range of enterprise IT services and technologies, ensuring reliable and efficient IT operations for both on-site and remote users. This role is stationed at Oak Ridge, TN and requires full on-site.

Provide comprehensive Tier 1 Service Desk support, including incident intake, call management, initial troubleshooting, resolution, or escalation as appropriate. Respond to incidents and service requests according to assigned criticality and established SLAs. Operate and maintain an approved ticketing and tracking system to log, monitor, and document all user interactions, resolutions, escalations, and follow-ups. Support enterprise IT services and end-user technologies, including: Operating systems (Windows, macOS), Office productivity platforms (Microsoft 365), Cloud collaboration tools, Mobile devices (iOS, Android), Common peripherals and communication services. Assist users with VPN and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) troubleshooting, leveraging secure remote access tools. Maintain foundational knowledge in hardware, software, networking, and troubleshooting methodologies aligned with industry standards (CompTIA A+, ITIL v4 Foundations, HDI). Demonstrate proficiency in modern productivity and collaboration tools (Microsoft 365), basic data analysis tools (Power BI), and awareness of emerging technologies such as AI-driven tools and self-service platforms. Contribute to and maintain a knowledge base of common issues and solutions to promote user self-service and reduce call volume. Conduct trend and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for incident reduction and service improvement. Support the generation of operational metrics and reports to support performance monitoring and continuous improvement, including incident trends, recurring issues, service request volumes, and customer satisfaction data. Provide ad hoc reports as requested. Demonstrate flexibility to support evolving technology platforms, service delivery models, and organizational needs as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED credentials of completion. 0-2 years Personal Computer experience including customer support or Help Desk; 0-2 years of customer service or public relations experience; Experience with an incident tracking system (desirable)

Other Job Specific Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills. Foundational knowledge equivalent to CompTIA A+ or similar industry-recognized certifications. Familiarity with ITIL v4 Foundations or HDI standards for IT service management. Experience with enterprise IT environments, including Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365, VPN, and VDI. Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and networking concepts. Ability to adapt to new technologies and evolving service delivery models.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies. All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.