GDIT is seeking a Help Desk Specialist for 24x7x365 service desk support for a Federal customer in Washington, DC. This position is under an IT modernization and sustainment program within a component agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This position will report directly to the Service Desk Manager or a Shift Lead. In order to more effectively achieve its mission objectives, the component agency must provide technical support to end users to ensure systems are operating with optimal performance, security, and usability. The candidate will conduct all necessary technical Service Desk support activities to ensure systems are strong, robust, and perform up to standard.

The work shift is Wednesday - Sunday, 3:00pm -1130pm and candidate must be onsite.

Contract requires US Citizenship and the candidate must be able to obtain a public trust.

The work location is near Gallery Place Metro station or Metro Center in Washington, DC.

 HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Help Desk Specialist will: Provide user support and customer service on company supported computer applications and platforms, use a ticketing system (ServiceNow) to document and create all incoming Incident and Service Requests, troubleshoot issues and advise on appropriate action, ensure prompt resolution of issues, escalate issues to Tier 2 or shift lead, track all issues to closure, respond to user requests via phone and email.

 WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

The applicant must have a technical backgroundExperience working on service desk teams supporting IT services (Desired)Experience in working with a ticketing system, such as Remedy, SCSM, ServiceNow, etc… (Desired)The ability to resolve technical and other types of issues with little oversightStrong oral and written communications skillsTechnical certifications (Desired)3 years relevant experience with an Associates degree or in lieu of a degree is acceptableTechnical degree preferred

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays