About this role
About Us
DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.
Overview
The Desktop Technician will be providing hardware and software support to a diversified staff and end-user population. Experience supporting both the Mac and Windows OS. Strong customer service and communication skills are key as this role involves heavy face-to-face customer support.
Responsibilities
- Configuring, installing, and supporting desktops, laptops, handheld devices, printers, monitors, portable data storage devices, and other peripherals.
- Providing enhanced VIP desktop and user support service.
- Configuring IT devices for secure operation, including installation of security software, software updates, and other configurations as required.
- Providing software support for users of NIH-provided applications (as identified by the task).
- Mentoring junior technicians.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines as needed.
- Ability to lead/track special projects.
- Using an IT ticket system, responsible for receiving and tracking trouble tickets, updating open tickets appropriately with actions/steps taken; working them to completion and/or re-assigning them to a technical specialist for action, and closing out with the customer and in the system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s and 6 years or Associate’s degree and 8+ years of application support (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience with current desktop and laptop computers.
- Experience supporting various operating systems - expertise should include Windows 10 and 11; macOS (ideally 14 or higher); Linux (Ubuntu preferred).
- 5+ years of technical support experience in the Microsoft suite.
- Experience using ServiceNow for incident management, problem management, and request fulfillment
- Strong customer service and end-user equipment support skills, preferably with some experience supporting VIPs.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
- Ability to gain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting the National Institutes of Health
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Social Science
- Experience with Active Directory.
- Experience with Mobile Device Management (such as MobileIron).
- Experience providing IT support in a healthcare/clinical environment, ideally supporting connected medical devices.
- One or more of the following certifications is desired:
- Apple Certified Support Professional
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+
Basic Compensation: $63,000 - $71,000 yearly salary
The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.
Benefits
DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.
EEO
DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.