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

gdit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Help Desk Technician to transform technology into opportunity, supporting government agencies with enterprise IT. You will monitor networks, manage user accounts, and perform advanced software installations while delivering strong customer service and collaboration with a dedicated team.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification, and experience with ticketing systems.

Qualifications

• HS/GED + 1+ years experience in IT help desk or related field
• DoD 8570.01-M IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Experience with ticketing systems (Remedy, SCSM, ServiceNow)
• Strong written and verbal communication with customer service focus

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 on-call support during core hours; document and control end-user entries
• Manage user accounts per Account Management Plan
• Install and upgrade software and operating systems
• Assist in training users and developing training materials
• Respond to hardware/software issues; run diagnostics and implement solutions
• Provide status updates to Government leadership via PowerPoint
• Maintain and monitor systems and trouble tickets
• Guide customers through problem solving and follow up for resolution
• Document incident reporting and ITIL-aligned processes
• Assist in LAN cabling and network connectivity tasks

Skills

Computer Hardware

Hardware Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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