Help Desk Support Service Specialist - Intermediate – TS/SCI required

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Help Desk
Location
Fort Meade, Maryland
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Help Desk Support

System Administration

Troubleshooting

REQ#: RQ188353
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Help Desk Support Service Specialist - Intermediate – TS/SCI required

Transform technology into opportunity as a Help Desk Support Service Specialist - Intermediate with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Help Desk Support Service Specialist - Intermediate, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Help Desk Support Service Specialist - Intermediate joining our team to support the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM).

HOW A HELP DESK SUPPORT SERVICE SPECIALIST - INTERMEDIATE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Under general supervision, provides second-tier support to end-users for PC, server, mainframe applications and hardware.
  • Handles problem that the first-tier of help desk support is unable to resolve.
  • May interact with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problem.
  • Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties.
  • Recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems.
  • Maintains currency and high level of technical skill in field of expertise.
  • Escalates more complex problems to Senior Level.
  • Provides first contact and incident resolution to customers with hardware, software, and application problems. Includes both customer telephone support as well as electronically submitted requests
  • Perform systems administration of desktop systems connected to local and wide area networks.
  • Provide desktop system management/maintenance responsibilities involving account monitoring, account creation, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.
  • Monitor systems/networks in real time NOSC environment and initiate fix actions or problem escalation to Tier II/Tier III admins.
  • Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
  • Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network/print devices, and mobile devices.
  • Provides polite and friendly customer service
  • Attempts to resolve as many incidents during the first contact, or at Tier I/II. Efficiently escalates incidents to Tier III when required.
  • Documents incident status and solutions in incident database tools.
  • Possesses current working knowledge of computers, printers, laptops, and common windows applications
  • Works through various types Tier I issues with telephone assist
  • Provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions or solutions to common problems as part of a customer self-help capability
  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in computer troubleshooting and support
  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge of desktop operating systems and applications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience
  • Preferred Skills/Experience:
    • Interact with customers on a daily basis to provide guidance on procedures concerning account requests, e-mail, home directories, file access/storage, and other local procedures as required to ensure mission success. 
    • Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network and systems administration and support
    • Knowledge of related hardware and software
    • Perform STIGs & IAVA implementation for system devices, perform imaging of systems, CERP replacement, etc.
    • Perform Level I/II Active Directory functions such as unlocking accounts, creating and issuing accounts, etc.
    • Imaging of Computers and /or configuring of their BIOS (SCCM / PXE Boot)
    • 1 Year DoD experience
    • NOSC support experience, including problem resolution and incident tracking
    • Imaging of Computers and /or configuring of their BIOS (SCCM / PXE Boot).
  • Clearance Level: TS/SCI
  • Required Certification(s):
    • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract
    • IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent
  • Location: On Customer Site
  • Additional:
    • Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract
    • Position may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activity
    • Travel may be required to support the mission

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

7 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $29.75 - $40.25. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.