Help Desk Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology
Washington, DC, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$107,744.0 - $126,500.0
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

CompTIA Security+ Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Job description

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., GDIT has an amazing opportunity for a Help Desk Manager to provide world-class IT support to our prestigious clientele at the highest levels of the federal government in the heart of our nation’s capital. As a Help Desk Manager, you are the foundation of our overall approach to executive IT support. You act as the first point of contact for our government client and exhibit the exceptional technical and customer service skills to resolve issues as quickly and efficiently as possible. You bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better., · Provides advanced technical support for macOS systems, Apple hardware, and associated peripherals in a secure, executive-level federal environment.

· Reviews and monitors active tickets to ensure alignment with established quality standards, accuracy of documentation, and adherence to escalation procedures.

· Partners with the Quality Assurance Coordinator and Training Manager to identify process gaps, develop solutions, and reinforce best practices across the service desk.

· Serves as a technical SME for the Mac team-providing mentorship, guidance, and on-the-job training for Tier 1 and Tier 1.5 technicians.

· Assists with testing, evaluating, and recommending improvements for Apple hardware and software deployments.

· Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives based on service metrics and customer feedback.

· Conducts root-cause analysis on recurring macOS issues and recommends process or configuration changes to reduce incident frequency.

· Documents resolutions, contributes to the knowledge base, and assists in developing training materials focused on Mac support procedures.

· Provides deskside and remote support for executive and VIP users, ensuring minimal disruption and delivering white-glove customer service.

· Coordinates with network and infrastructure teams to resolve complex issues involving VPN, connectivity, and account access.

· Maintains awareness of emerging Apple technologies and integrates lessons learned into operational processes.

· Scope: Serves as a manager-level technical contributor with responsibility for quality assurance and macOS subject matter expertise within the Help Desk. Operates independently with minimal supervision. Moderate complexity.

Requirements

  • Required Experience: DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 5+ years of experience
  • Required Technical Skills: CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 Compliance) required within 6 months of starting

  • Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
  • Required Skills and Abilities: Must be able to pass a basic English Language assessment test
  • Preferred Skills: BS/BA Highly Desired
  • Location: On Customer Site, Washington, District of Columbia - This service desk is 24/7/365, occasional shift work may be required., 2 + years of related experience

  • may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification

Security + - CompTIA - CompTIA Travel Required

Benefits & conditions

  • Flexible work schedule
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience, The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

About the company

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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