Information Technology Support Specialist - TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology • San Antonio, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Help Desk Technician IV and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. This position is mission essential, may include work on holidays when required. The likely hourly rate for this position is between $34.00 - $46.00. 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. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Travel Required: Less than 10%. Telecommuting Options: Onsite. Work Location: USA TX San Antonio. GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

Requirements

• Associates of Arts/Associates of Science
• 5+ years of related experience
• Help Desk Software
• Remote Support
• Technical Issues
• Installs, modifies, and repairs computer hardware and software using remote access tools
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• TS/SCI w/Poly security clearance
• US Citizenship Required
• CompTIA Security+ certification is required within 3 months of start date

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or ticketing systems.
• Log and track support requests using help desk ticketing system.
• Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.
• Provide step-by-step guidance to users for troubleshooting common problems.
• Escalate complex issues to second-level support or specialized teams, when necessary, via ticketing system.
• Provide guidance to less experienced professionals mentoring new hires and trainees when necessary.
• Install, configure, and update software on user devices.
• Assist with password resets, account lockouts, and access issues.
• Support basic printer, scanner, and peripheral troubleshooting.
• Help maintain inventory of IT assets (e.g., laptops, monitors, or accessories).
• Document and report solutions and procedures for recurring issues for leadership review.
• Maintain and report accurate records/tickets of support interactions and resolutions.
• Contribute to knowledge base articles for fellow co-workers and users to assist at arriving at self service solutions.
• Accurately create and submit tickets for users containing all needed information and troubleshooting steps taken.
• Maintain a professional and empathetic tone when dealing with users and co-workers.
• Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users.
• Document and reply provide updates on ticket status and possible resolutions.
• Actively participate in team environment assisting co-workers when needed.
• Ensure adherence to all IT and departmental policies and procedures.
• Report potential security incidents or breaches to appropriate teams or team leaders.

Benefits

• variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• dental plan options
• a vision plan
• a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• full flex work weeks where possible
• a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• short and long-term disability benefits
• life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree