Deskside Support Technician

Req ID: RQ185076Type of Requisition: SCAClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top SecretPublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: SCASkills:Computer Support,Software Installations,TroubleshootingExperience:1 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Personal Computer Support Technician supporting the Department of State. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Personal Computer Support Technician you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Personal Computer Support Technician joining our team to support State Department staff directly throughout the DC and Northern Virginia area.HOW A PERSONAL COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Performs systems administrative, troubleshooting, and operational duties on computer systems in response to user ticket and outages.

Support and maintain COTS and custom designed applications. Tasks include installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Analyze, evaluate and test software and hardware in response to issues identified by customer.

Support in the planning, installation, security and breakdown in support of standing up new facilities and standing down retired facilities.

Mitigate identified security issues.

Research and troubleshoot identified issues. Document ticket. Ensure all appropriate steps are taken to investigate and troubleshoot issue. Escalate fully documented ticket if issue cannot be resolved.

Prepare and maintain activity and progress reports regarding support activities.

Act to coordinate activities across support agencies to delivery support service to customer. Manage and track escalations to ensure timely resolution of customer issues.

Contribute to identifying improvements in the support of hardware, software or infrastructure related services.

Work to meet program service level agreements (SLA's) to resolve customer issues.

Provide one-on-one and small group training in the use of application (COTS & GOTS) and devices to new users and IT Mart visitors.

Install, configure and troubleshoot microcomputer hardware and software systems, to include servers.

Install, configure, and troubleshoot peripheral devices such as, card readers, cameras, headsets, scanners, printers, smartcard readers & other devices supported peripheral devices.

Conduct diagnostic troubleshooting and repair for microcomputer devices

Install hardware and software application on a myriad of computer devices

Desired Skills or Experience:

Strong customer service and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Excellent interpersonal skills, especially ability to listen and understand what is being described

Working knowledge of ServiceNow ticketing system; creating, updating, and closing tickets.

Experience providing tiers 1and 2 technical support with hardware and software.

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong working knowledge of computer terms.

Customer service operations experience.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:● Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science preferred● Required Experience: 1+ years of related experience● Clearance: Active Secret clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret)● US Citizenship Required● Ability to lift 30 lbs. of equipmentGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:● 401K with company match● Comprehensive health and wellness packages● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you 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 holidaysThe likely hourly rate for this position is between $34.76 - $47.04. 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.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.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.