Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!
A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.
We are seeking an A+ certified Senior Desktop Administrator with Mac and Windows expertise to provide a variety of hands-on technical support and exceptional customer service for our federal health agency customers. Our team of 10 Desktop Technicians/Engineers supports approximately 900 users and works alongside other staff who provide Scientific Systems Engineering, Infrastructure/ Data Center Operations and Program Management support. This position is on-site in Rockville, MD.
You will support several buildings on the customer’s main campus that include scientific labs and hospitals where an abundance of walking may be required if you are unable to resolve the issue remotely. You will be interacting with scientists, doctors and senior government staff. You may need to be able to explain technical intricacies to customers in a way that is easily understood. You will need to maintain a high-level customer service focus, exhibiting expertise, courtesy, timeliness, and professionalism.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide on-site and remote technical support for desktop computers and peripherals in a cross-platform environment
- Support will include troubleshooting, repair, and installation of hardware, software, and operating systems for Mac and Windows.
- Provide support of client computing hardware; including, but not limited to hard drive, memory, and peripheral connections
- Provide support for iPhones and iPads
- Set up and configure workstations to be used in diverse environments, while adhering to security requirements and institute directives
- Support and troubleshoot wired, wireless, and VPN connectivity for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
- Help clients with general operation of standard supported COTS software
- Consult with clients and team members to provide hardware and software recommendations
- Work within help desk ticketing system (ServiceNow) to document all work performed and communication with clients
- Prepare equipment for surplus, including secure removal of data
Qualifications:
- Required Experience: Minimum of 4 years of related experience in Microsoft and Apple endpoint management solutions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in configuring, troubleshooting and supporting Apple mobile devices.
- Troubleshooting experience with Windows 10/11 and Mac OS X 15.7.9/26.6 in an Active Directory enterprise environment
- Experience with mobile devices, including iPhone and iPad
Must have the ability to obtain the following certifications:
- A+ certification
- Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)
- JAMF 100
- MS365 Associate Certification
- Security Clearance Level: Public trust
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Compensation:
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; professional development opportunities.
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A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience with Microsoft and Apple endpoint management solutions
- Proficiency configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting Apple mobile devices
- Experience troubleshooting Windows 10/11 and Mac OS X in an Active Directory enterprise environment
- Experience supporting iPhone and iPad devices
- Ability to obtain A+ certification
- Ability to obtain Apple Certified Support Professional certification
- Ability to obtain JAMF 100 certification
- Ability to obtain Microsoft 365 Associate certification
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance
- On-site availability in Rockville, Maryland, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
What We Do
A-TEK, and our wholly-owned subsidiary, Mackson Consulting | an A-TEK Company, are woman-owned small businesses with more than a 23-year history providing science and technology innovation. As a trusted services and solutions provider, we are a proud partner to U.S. Federal Civilian, Federal Health, and Homeland Security customers. A-TEK, and its subsidiary, Mackson Consulting, provides high-end IT services and solutions, coupled with a scientific staffing capability that supports health and national security missions. Our customers include U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)), Department of Commerce (DoC), Department of Justice(DoJ), Veteran Affairs (VA), and the Library of Congress (Library). A-TEK maintains its competitiveness by applying domain expertise across the federal markets. We provide enhanced capabilities in application development, enterprise IT, and scientific services that optimize, modernize, secure, protect, improve, and comply with customers’ needs. A-TEK's program engagement model employs methodologies and strategies based on PMBOK and our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality assurance processes to successfully meet schedule, budget and performance objectives. A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status. Contract Vehicles: NIH CIO-SP3 IT Services - HHSN316201200006W GSA Schedule 70 - Information Technology Products and Services: GS-35F-0680K GSA Schedule 6211 - VA Affairs-Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing: V77P-7135 GSA Schedule 874 MOBIS - GS-10F-0099Y
