Desktop Support Engineer

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Washington, DC
69K-125K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The Desktop Support Engineer will provide Tier 1 and 2 support, managing user accounts in Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange, troubleshooting workstations and peripheral devices, and maintaining Windows environments. Key responsibilities include imaging and configuring workstations, resolving IT issues, and fostering user support while learning new technologies.
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The Mission: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a continuing requirement for Homeland Enterprise Information Technology Secure Services & Support (HEITS) for the continual operations and maintenance and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN). 

Leidos is seeking a broadly experienced candidate to provide Tier 1 and 2 support for multiple domains with users locally and remotely, with excellent communication skills and the ability to support VIP and VVIP customers. This position will work with Active Directory and Exchange to create/modify/terminate accounts, as well as troubleshoot workstation, printers, and other peripheral devices. Additional tasks include imaging, installing, and configuring workstations and troubleshooting Windows 10 and above and Microsoft Office suite. Candidate should be interested in learning new technology and providing support to the user community.

Why Leidos?

  • Leidos Life promotes excellent work-life balance. You can make an impact and have time for your well-being.
  • Leidos offers many opportunities for career development and advancement.
  • Learn more about the benefits we offer: https://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Successful candidates must possess the following skills:
 

  • Conveying and interfacing with customers and Leidos Site Lead on issues and daily tasking.
  • Providing Tier 1 and 2 support for multiple domains with users locally and remotely.
  • Working with Active Directory and Exchange to create, modify and terminate accounts.
  • Troubleshooting workstation, printers, and other peripheral devices.
  • Imaging, installing, and configuring workstations.
  • Troubleshooting Windows 10 and above, as well as Microsoft Office suite.
  • Learning new technology and providing support to the user community as well as issuing and maintaining Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) tokens.
  • Working with automated Help Desk tools such as Microsoft System Center, Remedy, and ServiceNow.
  • Troubleshooting Citrix desktop visualization environment and thin client.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience will be considered. 
  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills and able to work in a professional environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI 


What sets you apart?

  • DHS or other government contract experience.
  • Knowledge of HEITS processes.
  • Comfortable discussing technical information with users and other support personnel.
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and IT concepts. 
  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills. 
  • Ability to work freely as well as an integral member of a team.


 

Original Posting Date:2024-10-01

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Top Skills

Active Directory
Microsoft Exchange
MS Office
Windows
The Company
Alexandria, VA
27,104 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We Are Leidos

For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.

OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

Your most important work is ahead.

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