Technical Help Desk Specialist - TSS

Company: General Dynamics
Location: Bossier City
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Type of Requisition:PipelineClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NoneSuitability:Agency SpecificPublic Trust/Other Required:OtherJob Family:SCAJob Description:Are you technically savvy? Would you enjoy a career that directly supports our veterans and keeps our nation safe and secure?General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our rapidly growing team of technical help desk professionals. Employees in this role will serve as the first point of contact for IT problem resolutions for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA ESDMS) and will assist customers by researching technical issues, exploring answers, and providing information and alternative solutions.As a highly qualified candidate, you have the ability to thrive in a highly structured environment and are able to efficiently perform root cause analysis to resolve customers' IT software, hardware, and network issues.A Day In the Life of A Computer Operator IIAs a Computer Operator II with GDIT you will have the opportunity to hone and develop your technical skills as you:

• Respond to incoming service calls and/or to self-service ticketing queues on behalf of our client to provide accurate and appropriate information
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize end-user issues to ensure that inquiries are successfully resolved
• Utilize troubleshooting techniques to resolve hardware, software, and network issues
• Document incident status and solutions in incident database tools
• Diagnose, identify, isolate, and analyze problems utilizing historical database records
• Adhere to established levels of service
• Adhere to established customer service and documentation standards within required time frames
• Adhere to contact center scheduling during hours of operation (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
• Perform clerical and/or administrative duties as assignedRequired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • One or more years of related customer service and/or help desk experience
  • Availability to work any shift during hours of operation (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
  • At home office or a quiet space to work and reliable high-speed internet access
    • Access to 10 Mbps of download speed and 1 Mbps of upload speed of dedicated internet bandwidth
      • Louisiana residency within a 60 mile radius of our Bossier City facility
        • Must be willing to commute to the office when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
          • U.S. Citizenship required per federal contract
          • Must be eligible to obtain a public trust clearancePreferred Qualifications
            • Associate's degree or equivalent in a related field of study
            • Previous experience troubleshooting software and hardware issues (Windows and MAC O/S, internet systems, and networking)
            • Previous experience working with a contact center management database
            • Previous experience working with a ticketing systemApplying for a career in GDIT's Engagement Center is as easy as 1---2---3. To learn more about GDIT's Help Desk or Call Center positions and our candidate application process please call 833-GDIT-123.#ITCHelpDesk#GDITPriority#VAESDEG#TSSCEScheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:NoneTelecommuting Options:OnsiteWork Location:USA LA Bossier CityAdditional Work Locations:COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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