SAIC

Deskside Support Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma and 7+ years in IT support, preferably in a supervisory role.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship or Green Card.
  • Experience supporting Active Directory, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace for Enterprise, and other key tools.
  • Proficiency in advanced troubleshooting for hardware, software, and networks.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills to drive team performance.
  • Experience with ticketing systems and IT service management (ITSM) tools.
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with non-technical users.
  • HDI Technical Support Professional certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a Tier 2 and 3 Engineer specializing in mass imaging and deployment processes.
  • Provide deskside end-user support focused on Windows 11 troubleshooting.
  • Independently lead and manage team efforts in deployment pipelines.
  • Oversee IMAC procedures and lifecycle refresh activities across the enterprise.
  • Manage high-volume mass imaging and device preparation for onboarding.
  • Collaborate with Tier 3 teams to troubleshoot complex issues affecting laptops and desktops.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and certification support.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on leadership.
  • Ability to work with the latest technologies in a dynamic setting.
  • Potential for growth within the organization based on performance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Deskside Support Engineer to join our team. The primary responsibilities of this role are to provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 deskside end user support including imaging, deployment, and asset management.

You will ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) and act as a key point of escalation for advanced IT troubleshooting issues. This includes supporting computer hardware, software, network connectivity, system/application access, and telecommunications systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Acts as a Tier 2 and 3 Engineer, specializing in the management of mass imaging pipelines, high-volume onboarding preparations, equipment moves, and advanced troubleshooting of end-user laptops and desktops in a diverse MS Windows environment.
  • Provides desk-side end-user support heavily focused on mass imaging, deployment, asset management, and Windows 11 troubleshooting, with strong user interaction skills.
  • Needs to be able to work independently while leading team efforts and managing deployment pipelines.
  • Performs and oversees IMAC procedures and lifecycle refresh activities across the enterprise.
  • Manage high-volume mass imaging processes and device preparation for onboardings/refreshes.
  • Collaborate with Tier 3 teams to troubleshoot complex, environmental issues affecting enterprise laptops and desktops.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma and 7+ years of experience in a supervisory role within an IT support or help desk environment required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship or Green Card.
  • Experience supporting Active Directory, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace for Enterprise, Bomgar, VPN, SCCM, VTC, and Zoom is needed.
  • Proficiency in advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire team members to achieve high performance.
  • Experience with database tools, ticketing systems, and IT service management (ITSM) tools for tracking and resolving technical issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical users.
  • HDI Technical Support Professional certification required within six (6) months of employment.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience troubleshooting Microsoft Windows with the latest Windows OS.
  • Installation, configuration, and mass deployment 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, SCCM.
  • Experience with conference room/VTC setups.
  • Basic familiarity with MAC OS.
  • 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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