IT Support Technician Level 1 (Job 1258)

Bethesda , United States
On-site

AI overview

Provide hardware and software support to a diverse user population while ensuring VIPs receive enhanced service and efficient resolution of technical issues.

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

The IT Support Technician (L1) will be providing hardware and software support to a diversified staff and end-user population. Experience supporting both the Mac and Windows OS. Strong customer service and communication skills are key as this role involves heavy face-to-face customer support.

Responsibilities

  • Configuring, installing, and supporting desktops, laptops, handheld devices, printers, monitors, portable data storage devices, and other peripherals.
  • Providing enhanced VIP desktop and user support service.
  • Configuring, troubleshooting, and assisting users with audio/video (A/V) devices within supported conference and team rooms
  • Configuring IT devices for secure operation, including installation of security software, software updates, and other configurations as required.
  • Providing software support for users of NIH-provided applications (as identified by the task).
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines as needed.
  • Using an IT ticket system, responsible for receiving and tracking the trouble tickets, assigning them to a technical specialist for action, ensuring that their tickets are resolved, and closing out with the customer and in the system. 

Qualifications

  • High School diploma with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant IT or related experience; OR Associate’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant IT or related experience;
  • Experience supporting current desktop and laptop computers.
  • Experience supporting various operating systems – expertise should include Windows 10/11; macOS (ideally 14 or higher).
  • 1+ years of technical support experience with Microsoft 365.
  • Experience using a ticketing system (preferably Service Now).
  • Strong customer service and end-user equipment support skills, preferably with some experience supporting VIPs.
  • Provide daily onsite support at client sites within the Bethesda / Rockville, Maryland locations
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
  • Desired: ServiceNow expertise for queue management and ticket fulfillment.
  • Desired: Prior experience installing and troubleshooting at least two of the following operating     systems: macOS, Windows OS, Linux (BSD, Ubuntu, RedHat)
  • Desired: Experience working with endpoint management tools such as JAMF, SCCM, MDM, Ivanti, or BigFix

Certification Requirement:

It is required that the candidate hold (or will be certified within the first 3 months of employment), one or more of the following certifications:

  • CompTIA A+
  •  CompTIA Linux+
  •  JAMF Certified Tech
  •  HDI-DAST
  •  ITIL v4 Foundations
  • Apple Certified Support Professional
  •  Microsoft IT Support Specialist, Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate

Basic Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Career development and education assistance: providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions
  • Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with matching: We offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component
  • Paid Time Off: DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO)

  DLH leverages over 50 years of expertise towards delivering innovative solutions to some of our nation’s most complex problems. We work to enhance and optimize the execution of large-scale programs, ensuring improved readiness, efficiency, and effectiveness for our customers. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, we strive to continually push the boundaries of excellence, driving success and growth for both our company and our employees. Be a part of a team that views your talent as our foundation.

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