Help Desk Technician - Tier II - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 81,951,000 - 110,891,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Help Desk Technician to support government IT operations in Washington, DC. The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification, and HS/GED with 1+ year experience, plus strong customer service skills.

You will monitor networks, manage user accounts, install software, and provide timely technical support across 24/7 on-call operations, with on-site work at the customer site.

Qualifications

• HS/GED plus 1+ years of related experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II role.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Experience with ticketing systems (Remedy, SCSM, ServiceNow).
• Strong written and verbal communication with customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Provides network monitoring during core hours with 24/7 on-call support.
• Documents and controls end-user problems for archiving and escalation.
• Manages user accounts per the Account Management Plan.
• Performs advanced software installations and OS upgrades.
• Delivers technical assistance on hardware/software and conducts training as needed.

Skills

Computer Hardware

Hardware Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Education

HS/GED + 1+ years

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Technical Support Services Job Qualifications: Skills: Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Certifications: None Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description: Transform technology into opportunity as a Help Desk 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 Help Desk Technician you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A HELP DESK 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).

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 elevate issues according to priority.

Performs user account management per the Account Management Plan.

Performs advanced software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.

Supports developing unique 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.

Provides system updates and statuses to Government leadership 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 systems and trouble tickets from users.

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

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 + 1+ years
• Certifications: DoD Manual 8570.01-M at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II role.
• Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with 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 build your skills and 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 10 company‑paid holidays
• OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $28.60 - $38.70. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: None Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA DC Washington - 200 MacDill Blvd (DCC174)

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identify Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission‑ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity Owned From working with technologies like AI, cyber and cloud to careers in intelligence and health, we offer endless opportunities to apply your expertise to create a safer, smarter world.