Deskside Support Engineer

Job Description

Description


SAIC is seeking a Deskside Support Engineer to join our team. The primary responsibilities of this role are to provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 deskside end user support including imaging, deployment, and asset management.

You will ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) and act as a key point of escalation for advanced IT troubleshooting issues. This includes supporting computer hardware, software, network connectivity, system/application access, and telecommunications systems.


Roles and Responsibilities:

• Acts as a Tier 2 and 3 Engineer, specializing in the management of mass imaging pipelines, high-volume onboarding preparations, equipment moves, and advanced troubleshooting of end-user laptops and desktops in a diverse MS Windows environment.
• Provides desk-side end-user support heavily focused on mass imaging, deployment, asset management, and Windows 11 troubleshooting, with strong user interaction skills.
• Needs to be able to work independently while leading team efforts and managing deployment pipelines.
• Performs and oversees IMAC procedures and lifecycle refresh activities across the enterprise.
• Manage high-volume mass imaging processes and device preparation for onboardings/refreshes.
• Collaborate with Tier 3 teams to troubleshoot complex, environmental issues affecting enterprise laptops and desktops.

Qualifications


Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 7+ years of experience in a supervisory role within an IT support or help desk environment required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship or Green Card.
• Experience supporting Active Directory, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace for Enterprise, Bomgar, VPN, SCCM, VTC, and Zoom is needed.
• Proficiency in advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire team members to achieve high performance.
• Experience with database tools, ticketing systems, and IT service management (ITSM) tools for tracking and resolving technical issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical users.
• HDI Technical Support Professional certification required within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting Microsoft Windows with the latest Windows OS.
• Installation, configuration, and mass deployment of new machines in a Windows environment.
• Smart cards/PIV cards (general knowledge).
• Experience with Office 365, Google Workspace for Enterprise, VPN, Active Directory, Thin Client, SCCM.
• Experience with conference room/VTC setups.
• Basic familiarity with MAC OS.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.


We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.