Sr. Desktop Support

Job#: 3022612

Job Description:

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Position: Senior Desktop Support

Location: Lithicum, MD (100% ONSITE)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Clearance: Top Secret Clearance, SCI eligible

MUST HAVES:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligible | Security+ CE (please send copy) | Bachelor's & 5+ Years of Experience
• Strong desktop support experience | ServiceNow/Remedy ticketing system

Pay Rate: $40/hr. (BASE PAY) + $5.09/hr. (SCA PAY) = $45.09/hr. (SET RATE)

Job Summary:

The Senior Desktop Support team will support all desktops and multi-functional devices for 400 end users. Additionally Desktop Support handles routine requirements, like new customer installs, small office moves, and technical refresh; and all printers connected to the network. Desktop Support personnel are responsible for creating and maintaining a central repository for technical advice and solutions of network systems, software applications assistance, automatic data processing support, hardware exchange, and repair service support. Assisting with reporting network performance metrics using Remedy Action Reporting System. Utilize Remedy to enter, document, track, coordinate, route, resolve, and close user ticket issues. Work with HQ software license manager to prevent unlicensed software on the network.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform onsite analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex problems for customers and recommend/implement corrective solutions.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end-user workstations and related hardware and software in order to deliver required SLA's.
• Collaborate with LAN technicians/network administrators to ensure efficient operation of the organization's desktop computing environment.
• Where required, administer and resolve issues with associated end-user workstation software products.
• Receive and respond to incoming calls, e-mails, instant messages, and voicemails.
• Accurately document instances of desktop equipment or component failure, repair, installation, and removal.
• Accurately document and update all assigned incident tickets.
• If necessary, liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors.
• Analyze, identify and resolve Common Access Cards and CAC Readers/PKI certificate troubleshooting.
• Analyze, identify, resolve VPN, outlook, and network access issues.
• Utilize Active Directory to manage user's accounts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Experience supporting Executive level end users
• 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 autonomously as well as an integral member of a team.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.