Appcast

Help Desk Lead

Appcast$58K — $123K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 4+ years in customer service or technical support, with 2+ years at Tier 2 level.
  • Advanced technical troubleshooting skills and quick adaptability to new technologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in helpdesk ticketing systems, especially ServiceNow ITSM.
  • Experience with cloud-based IT systems, particularly Google Cloud and Kubernetes.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations and staffing of the helpdesk team.
  • Oversee and assist with staff development and performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with defined Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
  • Facilitate issue escalation and resolution processes.
  • Analyze call volume trends to plan staffing effectively.
  • Monitor CGI dashboards and manage ticket resolution in ServiceNow.
  • Provide clear documentation in ServiceNow tickets and other databases.

Benefits

  • Share Purchase Plan (SPP) with company matching contributions.
  • 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible employees.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Federal Holidays.
  • Health & Welfare Benefits starting from day one of employment.
Full Job Description
Help Desk Lead

Category: Service Desk / End User Services

Main location: United States, Texas, San Antonio

Position ID:J0626-1307

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Tier 2 Customer Service Lead to join our helpdesk team. The ideal candidate will provide expert level support to our clients, resolving the most complex issues and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. This role requires advanced technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
This position is located in our San Antonio, TX office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Manage day to day activities of the CGI SD, including CGI SD Technician staffing, assist with interviewing, hiring decisions, performance management, quality assurance, performance improvement, and contribute information for separations. Help fill in for shifts as needed.
Manage day to day staffing plans and operations. Communicate incidents to Operations Manager (OM) as necessary in a timely fashion.
Organize and oversee staff development.
Ensure that staff meet SLOs as identified by CGI management and FAA client.
Facilitate the escalation process.
Analyze call volume trends to anticipate staffing needs.
Receive phone calls, tickets, alerts from the FAA NSC and provide support per the training and information available in the CGI NMS Knowledge Base.
Monitors the NMS CGI dashboards and alerts Troubleshoots CGI incidents and provides resolution or escalation.
Manage the ServiceNow ticket lifecycle.
Provide accurate and clear descriptions in ServiceNow tickets and Access database according to the Escalation Grid, the CGI NMS Help Desk Guide, the CGI NMS Ensemble site, and the CGI NMS Knowledge Base.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a customer service or technical support role, with at least 2 years in a Tier 2 or higher position.
Advanced technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with helpdesk ticketing systems and customer relationship management (CRM) software - ServiceNow ITSM preferred.
Experience with cloud infrastructure based IT systems, with a preference for Google Cloud and Kubernetes.
Experience with DevSecOps concepts and practices.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to pass a clearance to access Sensitive Unclassified Information/Controlled Unclassified Information
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $58,000.00 $123,800.00.
CGI Federals benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar for dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category

401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible professionals

Additional benefits determined by your Service Contract Act:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Federal Holidays
Health & Welfare Benefits

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Skills:
  • CRM
  • Data Monitoring
  • Incident Management
  • Result oriented
  • Service Desk
  • English


About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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