Information Technology Support Specialist - TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics Corporation; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility team

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a Help Desk Technician IV to join our enterprise IT operations. You will respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or tickets, log requests, and diagnose basic hardware, software, and network issues.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, TS/SCI w/Poly, and CompTIA Security+ within 3 months. You will install software, assist with password resets, maintain IT asset inventory, and contribute to knowledge bases

Qualifications

• Experience with help desk environments and support processes.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced IT support role.

Responsibilities

• Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or ticketing systems.
• Log and track support requests using help desk ticketing system.
• Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.
• Provide step-by-step guidance to users for troubleshooting common problems.
• Escalate complex issues to second-level support when necessary.
• Install, configure, and update software on user devices.
• Assist with password resets and access issues.
• Maintain inventory of IT assets.

Skills

Help Desk Software

Remote Support

Technical Issues

Education

Associates of Arts/Associates of Science

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ226768

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: Help Desk Software, Remote Support, Technical Issues
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 5 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

HELP DESK TECHNICIAN IV

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Help Desk Technician IV and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Core Responsibilities

• Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or ticketing systems.
• Log and track support requests using help desk ticketing system.
• Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.
• Provide step-by-step guidance to users for troubleshooting common problems.
• Escalate complex issues to second-level support or specialized teams, when necessary, via ticketing system.
• Provide guidance to less experienced professionals mentoring new hires and trainees when necessary.

Technical Support Tasks

• Install, configure, and update software on user devices.
• Assist with password resets, account lockouts, and access issues.
• Support basic printer, scanner, and peripheral troubleshooting.
• Help maintain inventory of IT assets (e.g., laptops, monitors, or accessories).

Documentation & Reporting

• Document and report solutions and procedures for recurring issues for leadership review.
• Maintain and report accurate records/tickets of support interactions and resolutions.
• Contribute to knowledge base articles for fellow co-workers and users to assist at arriving at self service solutions.
• Accurately create and submit tickets for users containing all needed information and troubleshooting steps taken.

Customer Service & Communication

• Maintain a professional and empathetic tone when dealing with users and co-workers.
• Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users.
• Document and reply provide updates on ticket status and possible resolutions.
• Actively participate in team environment assisting co-workers when needed.

Compliance & Security

• Ensure adherence to all IT and departmental policies and procedures.
• Report potential security incidents or breaches to appropriate teams or team leaders.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Help Desk Technician IV must have:

• Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills: Installs, modifies, and repairs computer hardware and software using remote access tools
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
• Required Skills and Abilities: Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• US Citizenship Required
• Required: CompTIA Security+ certification is required within 3 months of start date
• Shift: Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm
• This position is mission essential, may include work on holidays when required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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 $34.00 - $46.00. 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: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:

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.

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GDIT supports and secures some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country.