About the role

IT Support Technician supporting DHS customers with Tier 2 help desk capabilities. Assisting with troubleshooting hardware, software, and providing remote support.

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

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
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.