PC Network Support Technician 3

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance

9/80 work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a PC Network Support Technician 3 to lead a team and provide direct technical support for computers and networks. The role requires on-site presence, strong collaboration with service desk, server admins, and IT engineers, and the ability to manage user accounts using Active Directory.

Candidates should have Windows/Office experience, willingness to obtain required security certifications, and be prepared for up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements or be able to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• On-site work at Chandler, AZ location with travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of PC Network Support Technicians and provide technical leadership.
• Support computers and network diagnostics; analyze and resolve issues.
• Use Active Directory to manage user accounts and password resets.
• Maintain asset inventory and assist with security compliance.
• Coordinate with service desk, admins, network engineers, and IT management.
• Support remote administration and troubleshoot desktop PCs via SCCM/PowerShell.

Skills

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Technical support

Customer service

Education

High School diploma with 3 years experience

Associates degree with 1 year experience

Bachelor’s degree with 0 years experience

Tools

Active Directory

SCCM

PowerShell

ServiceNow

JIRA

VMware VDI

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a PC Network Support Technician 3 to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Chandler, AZ location.

Responsibilities

• Team lead, providing technical leadership and support for computers and associated networks, while coaching and coordinating with a team of PC Network Support Technicians.
• Exhibits good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers.
• Establishes and maintains high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies.
• Coordinates with customers, service desk, server administrators, network engineers, and IT/Cyber management.
• Collaborate closely with system administrators on complex technical issues, acting as the escalation point for problems that require deeper OS, server or network level expertise.
• Works through the ticket queue without intervening management direction (self-motivated).
• Possess a technical understanding of service desk and IT Operations fundamentals.
• Provides technical support for computers and associated network diagnostics, identifies, isolates and analyzes problems utilizing historical records.
• Resolves technical problems and answers queries by telephone, in support of internal and/or outside customer computer hardware, software, network, and telecommunications systems.
• Uses Active Directory or similar tools to create and unlock user/computer account, perform password resets, following all security policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate inventory records in the asset tracking system for all hardware assets (PCs, monitors, phones, peripherals, etc.) and updates status whenever equipment is deployed, moved, repaired, or retired.
• Completes paperwork and other tasks needed to satisfy Security requirements, following all Security regulations, guidelines and processes regarding the installation and maintenance of, to include retirement of PCs and PC-related hardware and software.
• Works with Security to remediate classified or unclassified data spillage incidents.
• Participates in new installations, testing and special projects as needed.
• Spend portions of the day away from the desk supporting users and moving equipment.
• Raises issues that require senior level attention or involvement.
• Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma with 3 years of experience; OR an Associates degree with 1 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of experience is required
• Experience in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
• Candidates must meet the U.S.Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a PC Desktop Support Tech 3 – IAT level II certification (examples: Security+ CE, CND, CCNA Security); OR must have the ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of start date
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree
• 5 years of experience with IT related hardware in a classified environment
• Current HW and/or SW Vendor Certifications
• Active Secret, Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph
• Security+ CE certification
• Experience in remote administration and troubleshooting of desktop PCs, via SCCM or PowerShell
• Experience supporting VMware VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) with thin clients
• Operating System Cross-platform awareness (i.e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)
• Experience with ticketing systems (ServiceNow, JIRA)

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.