IT Support Technician

Amentum•Batavia, NY

1d•$32 - $35

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an IT Support Technician to support our DHS customer at their regional CONUS and OCONUS facilities. We are pipelining candidates for a future role in Batavia, NY. With your fantastic attention to detail and follow-through, you will provide Tier 2 IT help desk support, assisting with hardware and software troubleshooting and providing video teleconferencing and remote support. With your experience with Windows operating systems including patching and updates, Active Directory, data encryption, and backup software, you will make a great addition to our team. In addition to your technical experience, you also have exceptional customer service skills and are willing to go the extra mile. Responsibilities: Provide LAN administrator support with the installation, configuration and maintenance of network communication devices, servers, network storage arrays and tape backup units Provide support of network attached devices such as computers, printers, fax machines, biometric devices, electrocardiograms, x-ray machines, smart display, and sensors. Also provide support of mobile and wireless devices to include smartphones, tablets, and hotspots Assist in testing, applying, and maintaining server configurations and related security patches, as well as maintaining and checking the health of systems and backups to include restore testing Monitors ITSM (ServiceNow) assignment groups and applies troubleshooting needed to resolve tickets Conduct or provide new equipment deployments and/or requested deployment support, including installation and maintenance of video teleconferencing infrastructure Responsible for understanding the needs of the customers and the realities of commercially available IT products and creating requirements that will allow implementation by the architecture and engineering team and COTS products Participate in pre-scheduled after-hours support of weekly on-call rotation and/or as a team member supporting special projects or events Here at Amentum, we are purpose-driven with a fierce commitment to deliver on our promises. We create trailblazing solutions, have unwavering integrity, and embrace inclusion and collaboration. Our team is excited to help customers solve today’s and tomorrow’s problems, giving confidence and reassurance that together we’ll accomplish mission success Minimum Requirements: Associates Degree, and at least 1 year of IT help desk support experience Or High school diploma/GED, and at least 3 years of IT help desk support experience Hands-on experience with providing network, computer, server, device imaging/encryption, mobile, server and backup support Experience using the ServiceNow ticketing system (or similar ticketing system) Experience with the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system Experience with Microsoft Office365, including Microsoft Teams Experience with end-point management and reporting tools (SCCM, Bomgar, Zscaler, and PowerShell scripting) Familiarity with the ITIL process Good technical writing, presentation, and documentation skills Must be able and willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as bending, kneeling, stretching, crawling, lifting, or moving up to 50 lbs. Must have a valid driver's license, access to personal transportation, and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check Local and/or overnight travel to Government locations is required (local short notice travel to customer sites is common; extended overnight and air travel is typically less than 15% per year) Must be comfortable working in a Law Enforcement environment, which may consist of locations such as detention facilities, prisons, or jails Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience of IT support in an Enterprise environment Experience with Windows Server 2019 and Hyper-V Experience with InfoBlox and NetBackup Experience performing hardware repair of HP computers/printers and Dell servers Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks Experience evaluating system performance results and recommending improvements or optimizations Experience planning and leading technology assignments and projects ITIL v4, MCSE, A+, Security+, Network+, or other relevant certifications Compensation Details: $32.00 - $35.00/hour The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. 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Requirements

Associates Degree, and at least 1 year of IT help desk support experience Or High school diploma/GED, and at least 3 years of IT help desk support experience
Hands-on experience with providing network, computer, server, device imaging/encryption, mobile, server and backup support
Experience using the ServiceNow ticketing system (or similar ticketing system)
Experience with the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system
Experience with Microsoft Office365, including Microsoft Teams
Experience with end-point management and reporting tools (SCCM, Bomgar, Zscaler, and PowerShell scripting)
Familiarity with the ITIL process
Good technical writing, presentation, and documentation skills
Must be able and willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as bending, kneeling, stretching, crawling, lifting, or moving up to 50 lbs.
Must have a valid driver's license, access to personal transportation, and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check
Local and/or overnight travel to Government locations is required (local short notice travel to customer sites is common; extended overnight and air travel is typically less than 15% per year)
Must be comfortable working in a Law Enforcement environment, which may consist of locations such as detention facilities, prisons, or jails
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience of IT support in an Enterprise environment
Experience with Windows Server 2019 and Hyper-V
Experience with InfoBlox and NetBackup
Experience performing hardware repair of HP computers/printers and Dell servers
Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
Experience evaluating system performance results and recommending improvements or optimizations
Experience planning and leading technology assignments and projects
ITIL v4, MCSE, A+, Security+, Network+, or other relevant certifications

Responsibilities

Provide LAN administrator support with the installation, configuration and maintenance of network communication devices, servers, network storage arrays and tape backup units
Provide support of network attached devices such as computers, printers, fax machines, biometric devices, electrocardiograms, x-ray machines, smart display, and sensors. Also provide support of mobile and wireless devices to include smartphones, tablets, and hotspots
Assist in testing, applying, and maintaining server configurations and related security patches, as well as maintaining and checking the health of systems and backups to include restore testing
Monitors ITSM (ServiceNow) assignment groups and applies troubleshooting needed to resolve tickets
Conduct or provide new equipment deployments and/or requested deployment support, including installation and maintenance of video teleconferencing infrastructure
Responsible for understanding the needs of the customers and the realities of commercially available IT products and creating requirements that will allow implementation by the architecture and engineering team and COTS products
Participate in pre-scheduled after-hours support of weekly on-call rotation and/or as a team member supporting special projects or events