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UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies Customer Technical Support Specialist (Help Desk) in Dahlgren, Virginia
Overview
CUSTOMER TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST (HELP DESK) (RDTE)
Bowhead is seeking a Customer Technical Support Specialist (Help Desk) in dahlgren, VA to provide customer support and technical assistance to Corporate Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Network users to our designated customers.
Responsibilities
Provide on-site desktop support as needed, provides general help desk support for User Assistance.
Provide phone support to user’s to resolve issues relating to RDT&E connectivity, and RDT&E Active Directory domain account User Management.
Provide support with assigning IP addresses as requested and with maintaining those IP addresses in the IPA Database.
Utilize the Remedy System (or current ticketing system) to assign and track trouble calls as appropriate.
Help Desk Specialist will assist with the maintenance and monitoring of the User Assistance mailbox to ensure that all users receive timely support in response to their requests for assistance.
Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) encompassing all User Assistance activity.
Knowledge of Video Teleconferencing a plus.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Bachelors Degree
Two to five (2-5) years of experience
Must possess the ability to, effectively and efficiently, communicate verbally with the user community.
Must be familiar with Department of Defense networking and security accreditation requirements.
Must have knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and administration of computer systems in a LAN/WAN environment.
Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification requirements at time of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2024-20863
Category Information Technology
Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement N/A