Help Desk Support, Tier II DeskSide Support

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Help Desk Support Tier II DeskSide Support

Location: Alexandria VA

Work Environment: On-site with potential for authorized telework

Clearance Required: Secret

Status: Funded

Knowesis is currently seeking an exceptional Help Desk Support Tier II DeskSide Support specialist to join our team and provide invaluable support to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) Information Technology Support Services contract.

To be eligible for this position candidates must have a Secret clearance and possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the positions security clearance requirements.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Provide Tier II-level Information Technology (IT) support and trouble call resolution for all issues elevated from Tier I support
Document incidents using the DoD OIG ticket tracking system and create and publish knowledge base articles when applicable
Meet DoD OIG established service level metrics for call response technical support and customer service
Resolve trouble calls using desk-side support remote desktop phone and through email
Respond to requests for network account modifications for account creation configuration deletions and password or Personal Identification Number (PIN) resets
Image computer systems for desktops laptops tablets and thin client computers with DoD OIG system images
Perform computer re-imaging assist users with data backup and restore and install software applications
Set up computer systems with external monitors switch boxes keyboards mice printers or any other approved external peripherals
Assist with the set up of IT in training classrooms and conference rooms as required
Perform the manual installation of approved software software patches and security updates to client systems when required
Perform troubleshooting of incidents and issues on approved software applications computer systems printers scanners and other approved connected peripherals
Monitor logs and automated systems for DoD OIG IT system outages and incidents affecting multiple end users and initiate incident response procedures
Complete desktop support requests within five business days upon receipt of the Help Desk ticket
Fulfill urgent loaner laptop requests due to repair within one business day upon receipt of the Help Desk ticket for Headquarters personnel
Provide urgent extra or spare laptop computers to field office locations within three business days
Complete standard loaner laptop and other equipment requests within three business days upon receipt of Help Desk ticket
Complete standard approved hardware or software installation within five business days upon receipt of Help Desk ticket
Fulfill new equipment approval and issuance within ten business days
Complete network account requests (add modify delete) within five business days upon receipt of Help Desk ticket
Complete data recovery for the workstation within five business days upon receipt of the Help Desk ticket and receipt of the hard drive requiring data recovery
Travel may be required within the Continental United States (CONUS) and the National Capital Region (NCR)

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience providing Tier II help desk or deskside support
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving issues escalated from Tier I support
Experience with ticket tracking systems and documenting technical issues
Experience providing deskside support at customer locations including offices cubicles and off-site locations
Experience with computer imaging and deployment of desktop operating systems
Experience performing network account administration tasks including account creation modification and deletion
Experience installing and configuring desktop hardware including computers monitors printers scanners and peripherals
Experience with software installation patch management and security updates
Experience with data backup and restoration procedures
Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues on desktop systems laptops printers and peripherals
Experience using remote desktop tools to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users
Associate degree or equivalent in Information Technology Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance (IA) computing environment certifications as approved by agency Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program (IAWIP) coordinator (such as CompTIA A CompTIA Network or equivalent)
Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one
United States Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation certification or higher
Tier II Service Desk certification or equivalent
Experience supporting DoD or federal government customers
Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
Experience with Active Directory account management and Group Policy
Familiarity with Unclassified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) and Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) environments
Experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or similar imaging tools
CompTIA Security or similar security certification
Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and thin client technologies

Benefits:

Health (Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) & High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Insurance
Dental
Vision
Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Basic Life Insurance
401k Company Match & Voluntary Products

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position: Help Desk Support Tier II DeskSide SupportLocation: Alexandria VAWork Environment: On-site with potential for authorized teleworkClearance Required: SecretStatus: FundedKnowesis is currently seeking an exceptional Help Desk Support Tier II DeskSide Support specialist to join our team and p...