Help Desk Technician - SciTec

SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. Applicants will need to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Scitec has immediate job openings for this role and is looking to hire ASAP. This posting is for candidates who are willing to work 12-24 months in this position before given opportunities to move up into more specialized IT roles.

Responsibilities: An information technology (IT) Tier 1 Technician is a technology professional with an aptitude to develop and apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in many areas of IT, but without a specific specialty. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering support by using SciTec’s help desk ticket system through JIRA software. End user requests are generated through tickets and communication regarding ticket status is delivered through

• Installing, updating, and evaluating new software and hardware, and running tests to ensure compatibility of software with OS, etc
• Providing technical support to users, both in-house and remote, and troubleshooting computer problems. (e.g. maintaining email distribution lists, creating new lists, resetting password, installing workstations on desktops, tracking physical inventory)
• Implementing and maintaining security standards, policies, and procedures, and monitoring security certificates
• Instructing users on information system procedures, and how to properly use IT resources
• Collecting, and summarizing information to prepare project status reports, and identifying and resolving project issues
• Other duties as assigned

Examples of day to day tasks:

• Deliver customer satisfaction
• Interact with end users regarding technology use
• Provide hardware troubleshooting
• Resolve login difficulties
• Identify and help resolve performance issues
• Perform software installation and updates
• Troubleshoot printer problems
• Help prevent data loss
• Help grow knowledge base via documentation
• Help with scheduled maintenance updates
• Handle support and manage ticket queue
• Perform discovery of facts and symptoms for IT issues before escalation
• Troubleshoot and resolve dns, networks, and application access issues

Requirements

• 2-year degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, other relevant technical field, or equivalent experience
• Good understanding of computer systems, operating systems (Windows 10 & 11, RHEL), software, and devices
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, both verbally and in writing
• Patient and friendly, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic computer technical issues with the ability to break down technological processes and provide clear, step-by-step instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret code.
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Team oriented; there to help others and take on tasks in the spirit of collaboration
• Proficient with Google and able to research and troubleshoot issues
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Detail oriented

 Candidates with the following skills are preferred:

• 4-year degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, other relevant technical field, or equivalent experience

• Active Directory
• Familiarity with cloud computing and network administration (i.e. Azure, AWS, firewalls, VPN, DNS)
• RHEL Linux
• CompTIA (A+, Linux+, Security+, Network+)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work (standing or sitting) at a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to kneel and crawl when necessary to setup work stations and server racks (plugging wires into walls, etc.)
• Ability to work and move equipment between different locations (i.e.. Boulder North and South for Boulder positions)
• Ability to lift and handle desktops, laptops, printers and accessories to deploy or service said equipment, up to 50lbs
  

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $57,000 - $70,000/year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. M/F/VETS/Disabled.