SAIC

Deskside Support Engineer

SAIC$80K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in deskside support and troubleshooting end-user issues
  • Strong skills in Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for Windows and Apple environments
  • Ability to perform hardware and software diagnostics and repairs
  • Experience with Active Directory, MS Office Suite, and Google Workspace for Enterprise
  • Understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) tools like ServiceNow or Remedy
  • Degree in a relevant field; High School Diploma with 6 more years of experience as an alternative
  • Must obtain HDI Technical Support Professional certification within 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced troubleshooting for complex hardware and software issues
  • Act as escalation point for junior and mid-level support engineers
  • Document problem resolutions in ITSM system to meet SLAs
  • Perform imaging and deployment of customer hardware and software
  • Engage with engineers from multiple teams for collaborative issue resolution
  • Support the deployment of mobile devices and conduct lifecycle refresh activities
  • Conduct training or assist in leading small project teams when assigned

Benefits

  • Ongoing professional development and potential for certifications
  • Opportunity for remote and field experiences
  • Engaging and fast-paced work environment with diverse challenges
  • Potential for advancement within the organization
  • Supporting a major public sector client with significant impact
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

Deskside support Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience providing desk side support, acting as senior engineer specializing in troubleshooting of complex and advanced end-user issues with hardware and software in a diverse MS Windows environment. Provides Tier 2 deskside and remote 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. Skills should include hardware and software diagnostics, mobile device deployment, recovery and troubleshooting. Familiarity with ServiceNow 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. 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. Duties: 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. Updates status of queued service requests with the IT service management system. Certifications desirable but not required include A+, Net+, Secure+, ITIL V4. Must be reliable and have independent transportation.

Qualifications

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.

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


  • Job Role Specific Requirements:

    Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience

    7 years of relevant experience strongly preferred

    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.

    Note: 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

    TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    Overview

    SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

    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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