Senior Desktop Support Technician (Job 1484)

DLH
Bethesda, MD
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for IT professionals with federal experience who troubleshoot complex systems and manage user relationships.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with federal IT experience and background in managing diverse desktop systems
    — “Experience within NIH, HHS, or other federal environments”
  • Individuals who can maintain relationships with users and IT teams in a mission-driven setting
    — “develop relationships with customers, third-party IT providers, and other IT Teams within NIA”
  • Professionals with 5+ years of IT support experience and a broad range of technical skills
    — “Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in IT support, help desk, or desktop support roles”

Things to consider

  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance, which may involve background checks and eligibility requirements
    — “Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance”
  • Travel between local locations is required, which may affect work-life balance and flexibility
    — “Ability to travel between local locations”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Active Directory and endpoint support in your resume and interview responses
    — “Create, delete, and manage user accounts in Active Directory”
  • Emphasize your ability to work in secure federal IT environments with relevant policies and regulations
    — “Knowledge of federal information technology policies and regulations”
  • Showcase your skills with Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Unix systems in your technical profile
    — “Knowledge of all Windows and Macintosh operating systems and workstations using Linux and Unix”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with ITSM platforms like ServiceNow to align with the role’s expectations
    — “Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms”
  • Include examples of resolving technical issues in both onsite and remote settings in your interview stories
    — “Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in both onsite and remote environments”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Provided tier 2/3 helpdesk support for users
  • Ensured high-quality customer support across NIA offices
  • Supported NIA NIH IRP-specific software
  • Participated in team-based support operations
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field5+ years of experience in IT support, help desk, or desktop support roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Desktop SupportHelpdesk SupportIT Service ManagementMobile Device ManagementUser Account ManagementData RestorationHelp Desk TasksSystem ConfigurationSoftware InstallationNetwork TroubleshootingHardware TroubleshootingSoftware TroubleshootingUser Data RestorationMDM ComplianceTeam-based Support Operations

Preferred

Apple Certified Support ProfessionalComptia Security+Comptia A+JAMF Certified AssociateMicrosoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Stack & domain

WindowsMacintoshLinuxUnixActive DirectoryMDM ComplianceMobile DevicesIT Service Management (itsm)Digital TransformationArtificial IntelligenceData AnalyticsCloud EnablementModelingSimulationIT SupportHelp DeskDesktop SupportNIH NIA IRP StandardsCitation ManagersScientific Graphing ProgramsTechnical Illustration And Imaging ProgramsStatistical Processing ProgramsTerminal EmulatorsUser Data RestorationEnterprise BackupGeneral Help Desk TasksEnd UsersSystem AdministratorsCybersecurity StaffEnterprise IT TeamsBiomedical And Aging ResearchLeadershipProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationApple Certified Support ProfessionalComptia Security+Comptia A+JAMF Certified AssociateMicrosoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator AssociatePublic HealthPerformance EvaluationHealth OperationsFederal ProgramsScience Research And DevelopmentSystems Engineering And Integration

About the role

Original posting from DLH via Greenhouse

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. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

The Sr Desktop Support Technician provides frontline technical support for the National Institute on Aging (NIA) user community, supporting desktop systems, software applications, mobile devices, and IT services in a fast-paced research and administrative environment. This role serves as the primary point of contact for resolving technical issues, assisting users with IT requests, and ensuring high-quality customer support across NIA offices and research programs.

The position requires strong troubleshooting skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to support a broad range of technologies in a secure federal IT environment.

Responsibilities

Provide tier 2/3 helpdesk support and resolution for all users with hardware, software, and application problems utilizing available tools while following policies and procedures for the handling of support cases.

Perform the core IT support duties in accordance with industry best practices related to IT Service Management (ITSM).

Ensure professional and personal service, and develop relationships with customers, third-party IT providers, and other IT Teams within NIA.

Provide installation and configuration of mobile [devices] as approved by the Agency, including maintaining MDM compliance.

Provide bench-top computer support for approximately 700 scientists and technicians using desktop computers using Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Unix.

Configure new computers per NIH NIA IRP standards, install upgrades and new programs, and troubleshoot network, hardware, and software problems.

Support NIA NIH IRP-specific software, such as but not limited to citation managers, scientific graphing programs, technical illustration and imaging programs, statistical processing programs, and terminal emulators.

Create, delete, and manage user accounts in Active Directory; conduct user data restoration from enterprise backup; perform general help desk tasks.

Works closely with end users, system administrators, cybersecurity staff, and enterprise IT teams

Supports a mission-driven environment focused on biomedical and aging research

Participates in team-based support operations and continuous service improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in IT support, help desk, or desktop support roles, or a high school diploma with 7+ years of relevant experience.

One or more of the following certifications is desired: Apple Certified Support Professional; CompTIA Security+; or CompTIA A+; or JAMF Certified Associate; or Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Valid state driver’s license

Ability to travel between local locations

Knowledge of all Windows and Macintosh operating systems and workstations using Linux and Unix

Knowledge of network protocols and cabling technologies

Knowledge of federal information technology policies and regulations

Familiarity with Active Directory, account management, and endpoint support

Experience with ticketing systems and IT service management processes

Strong customer service and communication skills

Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in both onsite and remote environments

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple support requests effectively

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within NIH, HHS, or other federal environments

Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms

Basic understanding of cybersecurity best practices and endpoint security tools

Experience supporting mobile devices and enterprise collaboration platforms

Knowledge of IT asset management and hardware lifecycle support

Basic Compensation: $78,860 - $88,725 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, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, 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. 

DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process

Source: DLH careers (Greenhouse)

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