SAIC

Deskside Support Engineer

SAIC$80K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of deskside support experience
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software issues in MS Windows and Mac environments
  • Experience with Tier 2 and Tier 3 support including imaging and deployment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • HDI Technical Support Professional certification within 6 months of hire
  • Must have reliable transportation for field travel
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder residing in the U.S. for at least 3 years

Responsibilities

  • Act as an escalation point for junior and mid-level engineers
  • Troubleshoot complex issues beyond the capabilities of junior staff
  • Document problem resolution progress in ITSM systems
  • Assist in leading small projects and team initiatives
  • Deploy and support customer hardware and software
  • Provide high-level customer service and support including VIP requirements
  • Perform IMAC procedures and lifecycle refresh activities

Benefits

  • Full-time position with flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Exposure to a variety of IT service management tools and technologies
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse team members
  • Opportunity to work on complex systems and projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

Deskside support Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience providing desk side support, acting as IT Support Specialist specializing in troubleshooting of complex and advanced end-user issues with hardware and software in a diverse MS Windows environment. Provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 deskside end user support including imaging, deployment, asset management, Windows 11 with strong user interaction skills. Need to be able to work independently and as part of a team. Diagnose and troubleshoot Apple (MAC) computer and iOS hardware and software. Perform repairs on Apple computer and iOS hardware and software. Understanding of the MAC OS Imaging process using JAMF preferred but not required. May be assigned to assist in leading small projects and team efforts. Skills should include hardware and software diagnostics, mobile device deployment, recovery and troubleshooting Perform IMAC procedures and lifecycle refresh activities. Familiarity with Remedy and Service Now a plus; provide updates in ITSM system to document problem resolution progress and meet SLAs. Experience supporting Active Directory, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace for Enterprise, Bomgar, VPN, SCCM, VTC, Zoom needed. Escalates complex problems to upper-level deskside engineers. Must have a broad base of support and diagnostic knowledge and be fluent in multiple IT disciplines such as computing, networking, integration, and domain administration. Must possess a degree. High School Diploma may be substituted with 6 additional years of related experience. HDI Technical Support Professional required within six (6) months of employment. Duties: Escalation point for Junior and Mid-level desk side engineers. Ability to act independently in a customer environment, as well as the ability to engage engineers from multiple teams to troubleshoot issues. Troubleshoots complex issues that were unable to be remediated by junior and mid-level engineers. Updates status of queued service requests with the IT service management system. Certifications desirable but not required include A+, Net+, Secure+. Must be reliable and have independent transportation.

Full Time Position.

Qualifications

Top Qualifications, Skills, Experience or Certifications:
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
  • Deployment of customer hardware and software
  • Problem Resolution IT support to end users
  • Customer Service

Job Role Specific Requirements:

The support will range from simple to complex system issues and may include VIP support requirements.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and possess the ability to meet aggressive timelines in a very fast-paced environment. Must have strong customer service skills and be able to multitask between hardware and software solutions. We are looking for exceptional organization skills, scheduling, and the ability to document processes.
  • Remote and Deskside Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues
  • Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows with latest Windows OS
  • Familiarity with MAC OS
  • Installation and configuration of new machines in a Windows environment
  • Smart cards / PIV cards (general knowledge)
  • Experience with Office 365, Google Workspace for Enterprise, VPN, Active Directory, Thin Client
  • Provide Remote Tool Support
  • Conference Room / VTC Setups
  • Travel to various field sites is required, and reliable and independent transportation will be needed
  • Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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