Technical IT Support Specialist - Senior (Job 1407)

DLH, LLC
Bethesda, MD, United States
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$75,000.0 - $81,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Apple Mac Systems Ubuntu (Operating System) CompTIA Security+ Information Systems System Configuration Desktop Computing Linux Hard Disk Drives Issue Tracking Systems Microsoft Office
+7 more
Microsoft Software Security Software Mobileiron Peripherals Information Technology Laptops Servicenow

Job description

The Senior Desktop Support Specialist provides advanced technical support and customer service in a fast-paced enterprise environment, supporting desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, and end-user software across Windows 11, macOS, and Linux platforms. This role is responsible for configuring and securing IT assets, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, delivering enhanced VIP support, managing incidents and service requests through ServiceNow, and ensuring timely resolution and documentation of support tickets. The position also serves as a mentor to junior technicians, leads special projects, and collaborates with technical teams to maintain high levels of service delivery. The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of progressive technical support experience (or equivalent), strong expertise with Microsoft technologies, exceptional communication and customer service skills, and experience supporting executive users., * 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 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).
  • Mentoring junior technicians
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines as needed.
  • Ability to lead/track special projects
  • Using an IT ticket system, responsible for receiving and tracking trouble tickets, updating open tickets appropriately with actions/steps taken; working them to completion and/or re-assigning them to a technical specialist for action, and closing out with the customer and in the system., 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s with 6+ years, Associate’s degree with 8+ years, or High School diploma with 10+ years of technical support
  • Experience with current desktop and laptop computers.
  • Experience supporting various operating systems - expertise should include Windows 10 and 11; macOS (ideally 14 or higher); Linux (Ubuntu preferred)
  • 5+ years of technical support experience in Microsoft suite.
  • Experience using ServiceNow for incident management, problem management, and request fulfillment.
  • Strong customer service and end-user equipment support skills; preferably with some experience supporting VIPs.
  • Strong written and oral communications are required.
  • Ability to gain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance., * Experience supporting the National Institutes of Health
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; ideally in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Social Science
  • Experience with Active Directory
  • Experience with Mobile Device Management (such as MobileIron)
  • Experience providing IT support in a healthcare/clinical environment, ideally supporting connected medical devices
  • One or more of the following certifications is desired:
  • Apple Certified Support Professional
  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA A+

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • AD&D insurance
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance, 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.

About the company

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. DLH is dedicated to the idea that ā€œYour Mission is Our Passionā€ and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

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