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Helpdesk Technician - Tier II - TS/SCI w. Polygraph - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA MD Elkridge
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ191024

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Help Desk

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Computer Systems, Information Technology (IT) Systems Support, Systems Support
Certifications:
None
Experience:
1 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Overview:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Helpdesk 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 Helpdesk Technician you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A HELPDESK 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).

  • 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.

  • Performs hardware and software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.

  • 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.

  • Assists with the collection and evaluation of 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 and 2+ years

  • Certifications: DoD Manual 8570.01-M at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II role.

  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI 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 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 holidays

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $24.52 - $33.18. 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 MD Elkridge

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.

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.

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Elkridge, MD

General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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