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ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company Cloud Customer Support Engineer (MD) in Fort Meade, Maryland
We are seeking an experienced Customer Support Engineer to join our Microsoft operations team supporting critical government cloud environments. This role combines advanced technical troubleshooting with deployment capability, serving as a key technical resource for both customer-facing support and platform operations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Microsoft 365 environments, incident resolution coordination, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across support and deployment operations.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Support & Incident Management
Diagnose and resolve technical issues across the Microsoft 365 platform
Drive root-cause analysis for customer-reported incidents
Deployment & Platform Operations
Execute and oversee platform component deployments, including software upgrades and configuration changes
Deploy and validate services for multiple engineering teams
Follow established procedures including Technical Service Guides and Knowledgebase articles while identifying opportunities for process improvement
Conduct validation testing according to Troubleshooting Guides
Manage and maintain workstation systems used for daily operations
Process Improvement & Knowledge Management
Identify opportunities for optimization and automation
Maintain technical documentation and troubleshooting procedures in team knowledge base
Provide detailed status updates via email and ticketing systems
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Support root-cause analyses, ad-hoc metrics, and data discovery requests
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Computer Science or other technical discipline is preferred.
4+ years of experience in technical support or engineering roles supporting enterprise environments
3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365/Office 365 platform and services
Clearance Requirement
- Must maintain active TS/SCI w/FSP clearance throughout employment
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft certifications (AZ-900, MS-900, or equivalent) – required to obtain one within 6 months of start
Security certifications (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent) – required to obtain one within 6 months of start
Experience with automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
Experience with monitoring tools
Able to quickly learn customer scenarios or new service scenarios
Strong documentation skills and commitment to knowledge sharing
Job Specific Skills
Outstanding customer service skills with experience resolving issues in a high-pressure situation
Demonstrated experience with Azure cloud services and government cloud environments
Experience with deployment processes, change management, and configuration management
Experience conducting validation testing to ensure system integrity and performance
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take ownership of customer concerns, proactively coordinating with appropriate teams to drive resolution and maintain clear communication throughout
Proven ability to monitor multiple communication channels (e.g. phone, email, Teams) and respond to meet SLA/KPI requirements
Other Job Specific Skills
Experience with system administration support tools such as Windows/Linux
Experience supporting a cloud-based environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience in supporting Cloud based environment and tools such as Azure/AWS
Experience analyzing, troubleshooting, and providing solutions for technical issues
Ability to problem solve and collaborate with team members
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Strong in technical communications with both technical and non-technical peers
Able to maintain professionalism under pressure
Strong customer focus
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, 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, disability, 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. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
$58.17/hr - $62.50/hr ($121K - $130K)
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.