User Support Technician (Nuclear accountability)

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Systems Administration
Location
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
(Hybrid Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Computer Systems

End User Support

Information Technology (IT) Services

Trouble Ticketing

REQ#: RQ190518
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
Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (on call support on weekends)MUST have knowledge of nuclear weapon movement, maintenance, and storage practices. 2W2 Background Required.

Join GDIT and be a part of the team of men and women that solve some of the world’s most complex technical challenges. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Defense Stockpile Management Systems (DSMS) support is searching for a User Support Specialist to join their team in Fort. Belvoir, VA.

DTRA is the Executive Agent for the Joint Staff Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Manager and is assigned the responsibility for maintaining the DoDs national nuclear weapons stockpile database using the Defense Integration and Management of Nuclear Data Services (DIAMONDS) application. 

Description Summary:

Central focal point for all communications with external customers and, working closely with System Administrators, Field Support Technicians, and Software Developers, to provide seamless support to all users. 

Responsibilities:

  • Provides immediate support on all nuclear weapons accountability issues identified by users

  • Provides business hour network monitoring, and 24/7 call-in support (on-call support on weekends)

  • Ensures all problems reported by end users have been adequately documented and controls exist so only authorized staff can archive the end users' entries, as well as, determine if there are sufficient controls to escalate issues according to priority

  • Performs user account management per the Account Management Plan

  • Performs advance software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages

  • Supports developing DIAMONDS applications training lesson plans, for initial user and follow-on educational or refresher training distributing copies (hardcopy/electronic) of training materials, and conducting training either on-site or over-the-phone

  • 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

  • Accessing databases using Toad for Oracle and Oracle SQL Plus to research and rectify nuclear weapons accountability issues

  • Provides system updates and statuses to Government leadership via daily stand up meeting with PowerPoint slides and Analysis of Alternatives PowerPoint briefings as needed

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

  • Provides technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware; walk customers through problem-solving process; follow up with customers to ensure issue has been resolved

  • Collects and evaluates incident reporting practices and operations

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

Requirements:

  • Required: Nuclear Accountability or reporting experience

  • Required:  DOD 8570 IAT Level II (ex. CCNA-Security, Security + CE, CND, etc.)

  • Required:  Security Clearance:  Fully adjudicated Secret to start w/TS SCI eligibility

  • Education and Experience: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, 5+ years of experience


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 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

5 + years of related experience

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

Certification

CompTIA - Security+ CE - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $101,566 - $132,250. 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.
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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.