Desktop Support Technician

Leidos

4.1

(20)

Ridgecrest, CA

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.
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    Position summary

    embers of the Field Services team. The candidate will be responsible for direct desk-side support to the customer, troubleshooting and repairing IT devices.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Assist junior technicians in resolving complex issues

    • Manage the resolution of customer tickets according to established Service Level Requirements (SLRs)

    • Serve as backup to the Site Operations Lead

    Basic Qualifications

    • US Citizen

    • DoD Secret Clearance

    • HS diploma with 4+ years of prior relevant experience

    • Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification

    • Must demonstrated expertise in IT Enterprise Operations

    • Experience with Microsoft Windows OS, version 10

    • Experience with HP Service Manager, Remedy, or similar Service/Help Desk ticket management software

    • Basic network troubleshooting skills

    • Excellent customer service skills

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    • Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for up to a 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs vertically using ladders

    • Must be able to work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; must be able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time

    • Must be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets

    • Must have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; must have correctable vision to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; must have depth perception to be able to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; must be able to use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer)

    • Must be able to drive personal or corporate vehicle (depending on availability) to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot; valid state license required

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Organized and detail-oriented

    • Strong leadership skills

    • Self-motivated/ self-directing

    • Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability skills required. Relationship building

    • Ability to manage and prioritize own work, and that of their team

    • Independent decision making

    • Analytical thinking; thinking out of the box

    • Ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels (SME to Senior Management)

    • Ability to analyze problems at various levels (https://e.g. detail level, overall organizational impact, etc.)

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    Pay Range:

    Pay Range -

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.