Deskside Support Engineer

SAIC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Deskside Support Engineer to join our team. The role provides Tier 2 and 3 deskside end-user support, including imaging, deployment, and asset management in a Windows environment.

You will ensure SLAs are met and serve as a primary escalation point for advanced IT troubleshooting, covering hardware, software, network connectivity, access, and VTC/Zoom systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with 7+ years in a supervisory IT support role.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Tier 2/3 engineer, manages mass imaging pipelines and high-volume onboarding.
• Provides desk-side end-user support with focus on imaging, deployment, and asset management.
• Leads deployment pipelines and works independently while guiding team efforts.
• Performs IMAC procedures and lifecycle refresh activities across the enterprise.
• Manages high-volume imaging and device preparation for onboardings and refreshes.
• Collaborates with Tier 3 teams to troubleshoot complex enterprise laptop/desktop issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Strong communication

Team coaching

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Active Directory

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace for Enterprise

Bomgar

VPN

SCCM

VTC

Zoom

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Deskside Support Engineer to join our team. The primary responsibilities of this role are to provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 deskside end user support including imaging, deployment, and asset management.

You will ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) and act as a key point of escalation for advanced IT troubleshooting issues. This includes supporting computer hardware, software, network connectivity, system/application access, and telecommunications systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Acts as a Tier 2 and 3 Engineer, specializing in the management of mass imaging pipelines, high-volume onboarding preparations, equipment moves, and advanced troubleshooting of end-user laptops and desktops in a diverse MS Windows environment.
• Provides desk-side end-user support heavily focused on mass imaging, deployment, asset management, and Windows 11 troubleshooting, with strong user interaction skills.
• Needs to be able to work independently while leading team efforts and managing deployment pipelines.
• Performs and oversees IMAC procedures and lifecycle refresh activities across the enterprise.
• Manage high-volume mass imaging processes and device preparation for onboardings/refreshes.
• Collaborate with Tier 3 teams to troubleshoot complex, environmental issues affecting enterprise laptops and desktops.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 7+ years of experience in a supervisory role within an IT support or help desk environment required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship or Green Card.
• Experience supporting Active Directory, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace for Enterprise, Bomgar, VPN, SCCM, VTC, and Zoom is needed.
• Proficiency in advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire team members to achieve high performance.
• Experience with database tools, ticketing systems, and IT service management (ITSM) tools for tracking and resolving technical issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical users.
• HDI Technical Support Professional certification required within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting Microsoft Windows with the latest Windows OS.
• Installation, configuration, and mass deployment of new machines in a Windows environment.
• Smart cards/PIV cards (general knowledge).
• Experience with Office 365, Google Workspace for Enterprise, VPN, Active Directory, Thin Client, SCCM.
• Experience with conference room/VTC setups.
• Basic familiarity with MAC OS.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust