Service Desk Technician - Tier III (Job 1524)

DLH
Bethesda, MD
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with IT customer support experience and strong communication skills will find this technical role in the federal health and national security domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of Microsoft suite support and a background in federal IT operations
    — “3+ years of technical support experience in Microsoft suite”
  • Professionals with prior experience in supporting VIP users and managing ticketing systems
    — “Provide VIP desktop and User support”
  • Individuals with a blend of Apple and Windows support skills and a passion for secure IT configurations
    — “macOS and Apple support skills along with Windows 10/11 support experience”

Things to consider

  • Certifications must be obtained within three months of hire, which may require prior planning or training.
    — “candidate hold or will be certified within 3 months of hire”
  • The role requires obtaining a Public Trust Clearance, which may take time and involve background checks.
    — “Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Experience using a ticketing system (preferably ServiceNow)”
  • Emphasize your ability to provide face-to-face support and your track record in customer service.
    — “Strong customer service and communication skills are key as this role involves heavy face-to-face customer support”
  • Showcase your hands-on experience with configuring IT devices for secure operation.
    — “Configure IT devices for secure operation, including installation of security software”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • provide hardware and software support
  • configure IT devices
  • resolve trouble tickets
Typical background
IT supporttechnical support

Skills & requirements

Required

IT SupportHardware And Software SupportTicketing SystemSecurity SoftwareVIP Support

Preferred

Digital TransformationCloud EnablementAI Tools

Stack & domain

Hardware SupportSoftware SupportIT Ticket SystemSecurity SoftwareCloud EnablementCommunicationProblem SolvingTeamworkLeadershipVIP SupportJamf Certified TechJamf Certified ExpertFoundation Certificate In IT Service Management (itil) V3MTA: Microsoft Technology AssociateMcsa: Microsoft Certified Solutions AssociateMsce: Microsoft Certified Solutions ExpertApple Certified Associate – Mac Integration BasicsApple Certified Support ProfessionalComptia A+ Certified ProfessionalComptia Network+ Certified ProfessionalComptia Security+ Certified ProfessionalIT SupportHealthcareNational Security

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

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.

Responsibilities

Provide hardware and software support to a diverse staff and end-user population

Configure, install, and support desktops, laptops, handheld devices, printers, monitors, portable data storage devices, and other peripherals

Provide VIP desktop and User support

Configure IT devices for secure operation, including installation of security software, software updates, and other configurations as required

Provide software support for users of NIH-provided applications

Use an IT ticket system to receive and track trouble tickets, and ensure that tickets are resolved and closed out with the customer and in the system

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree along with at least one (1) year of relevant work experience in IT customer support or an Associate degree or H.S. diploma with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience

macOS and Apple support skills along with Windows 10/11 support experience.

Strong customer service and communication skills are key as this role involves heavy face-to-face customer support

3+ years of technical support experience in Microsoft suite

Experience using a ticketing system (preferably ServiceNow)

Strong customer service and end-user equipment support skills; preferably with experience supporting VIPs

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

Jamf Certified Tech

Jamf Certified Expert

Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (ITIL) v3 or higher

MTA: Microsoft Technology Associate

MCSA: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

MSCE: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert

Apple Certified Associate – Mac Integration Basics (current or current -1 version)

Apple Certified Support Professional (current or current -1 version)

CompTIA A+ Certified Professional

CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional

CompTIA Security+ Certified Professional

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Basic Compensation: $31.25 - $33.65 hourly ($65,000.00 - $70,000.00)

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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