Helpdesk Technician - Tier II - TS/SCI w. Polygraph

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

Computer Systems

Information Technology (IT) Systems Support

Systems Support

REQ#: RQ191024
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Overview: 

Transform technology into opportunity as a Helpdesk Technician 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 Helpdesk Technician you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.  

 

HOW A HELPDESK TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: 

  • Provides network monitoring during customer core hours with 24/7 on-call support (on-call support includes weekends and holidays). 

  • Provides technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, and software; respond to queries, run diagnostic programs, isolate problems, and determine and implement solutions. 

  • Performs hardware and software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages. 

  • Operates and maintains the necessary procedures, hardware, network connections, and software required to monitor all systems and trouble tickets from users. 

  • Walk customers through problem-solving and follow up with customers to ensure issues are resolved. 

  • Assists with the collection and evaluation of incident reporting practices and operations. 

  • Manages IT incidents and problems in general accordance with IT service management principles such as ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library). 

  • Knowledge of network connectivity troubleshooting, cable management, and fiber termination technologies. 

  • Will be responsible to assist in managing and modernizing LAN cabling 

  • Maintaining and updating records and tracking databases 

  • Alerting management to recurring problems and patterns of problems 

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: 

  • Required Education and Experience: HS/GED and  2+ years  

  • Certifications: DoD Manual 8570.01-M at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II role. 

  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph 

  • Experience in working with a ticketing system, such as Remedy, SCSM, ServiceNow 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills along with a strong customer service focus and ability to work well as part of a team 

  • Ability to resolve technical and other types of issues with little oversight 

  • Location: On Customer Site 

 

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  

 

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

1 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Security+ - CompTIA

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $24.52 - $33.18. 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.