Tier 2 Deskside Technician

AAC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AAC is looking for a full-time Tier 2 desktop support professional to work on-site at a government facility in Fort Meade, MD. This role involves providing support for PC, server, and mainframe applications, while documenting and resolving incidents using a ticketing system.

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of IT experience with a minimum of 6 years in Tier 2 support, alongside strong communication skills and a customer service attitude. An active DOD Secret security clearance and Security+ certification are also required.

Qualifications

• 10 years of IT experience, 6 in Tier 2 support.
• Experience with imaging systems and system deployment.
• Customer service focus with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 desktop support for various applications and devices.
• Document, track, resolve, and report on incidents.
• Maintain technical skills and escalate issues when necessary.

Skills

IT Support

Windows 10/11

Microsoft Office Suite

Active Directory

Customer Service

ITSM ticketing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Security+ certification

Tools

Remedy

ServiceNow

Job description

Provides Tier 2 desktop support to users for PC, server, mainframe applications, and hardware including but not limited to operating systems, email, standard desktop applications, printers, mobile devices and other standard end user managed tools, HW, and peripherals. Images new computers using a standard-image as well as securely wiping hard drives. Provisions and de‑provisions equipment and accounts in support of during end user on‑ and off‑boarding. Documents, tracks, resolves, and reports on incidents and requests using the designated ticketing system. Has senior technical skills and understanding of the technical environment. May interact with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problems. Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties. Recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems. Maintains currency and high level of technical skill in field of expertise. Escalates incident to the appropriate team when the incident cannot be resolved by Tier 2. Must be able to provide occasional surge and Battle Assembly Weekend support.

Position is full-time on-site at a government facility in Fort Meade, MD.

Required Skills

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten years of IT experience, of which at least six years must be specialized in Tier 2 support and relevant to the job description.
• Additional education or 4 years of experience may be substituted for some education/experience requirements.
• Required experience includes imaging of new systems, system deployment and refresh, and Tier 2 support of standard office computing equipment (PC’s, laptops, mobile devices, printers), PC operating systems, (e.g., Windows 10/11, iOS), Microsoft Office Suite, O365, Teams, Active Directory, standard business software applications, and other standard end user managed tools and peripherals.
• ITSM ticketing system experience required (e.g., Remedy, ServiceNow).
• Must have an active DOD Secret security clearance.
• Must have an active Security+ certification.
• Must have a positive and patient customer service attitude, and the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team.