Desktop Support Technician

GridIron IT is seeking a Desktop Support Technician local to Chicago, Illinois. 
Active or ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance Required 

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Computer User Support Specialist, your primary responsibility is ticket processing and resolution management, which includes detailed and clear documentation of the problems and the actions taken to resolve them.  Customer service is key to this position.  You will provide technical assistance to computer users by answering questions to resolve computer problems for the end user.  Typical assistance concerns the use of computer hardware and software, to include printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.  As a SME Computer User Support Specialist, you will manage other technicians in the Regional Office Building (ROB).  You will also be expected to work with customers, other leads and other technical teams as required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties pertinent to Deskside Support.
• Responds to trouble tickets to resolve user problems; opens trouble tickets to track and resolve user problems.
• Provides technical support through phone, email, and instant message remotely and in person to users in the areas of password resets, e-mail, directories, standard MS Windows desktop applications, smartphones and network connectivity.
• Provides personal computer support problem analysis, and hardware/software installation and configuration.
• Interacts daily with customers to ensure productivity; provides individual feedback. 
• Monitors team productivity and quality; provides individual feedback.
• Coordinate fix actions with other teams, document fix actions and train junior technicians in the ROB.
• Maintains an audit trail and statistical records of all problems and conditions reported by the client.
• Manages Deskside Support staff in the ROB.

CONTRACT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Public Trust Clearance (Or ability to obtain)
• Google Cloud Professional.
• ITILv4 Foundation Training and ITILv4 Foundation Certification may be obtained after hire.
• Possesses and applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on work assignments.
• Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.
• Has domain and expert technical knowledge.
• Directs and controls activities for a client, having overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met.
• Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation.
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics and may supervise others.

CONTRACT DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including holidays as scheduled
• Possess the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff as well as clients.
• Familiarity with the following technologies: Windows, web browsers, and basic functions of Active Directory

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree
• 7-12 years of work experience.
• At least one (1) year experience with Windows Desktop Support.
• At least two (2) years experience working knowledge of remote tools.
• Experience supporting industry standard software products.
• Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self discipline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: 

• Onsite work position.
• Personnel are expected to ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information accessible from their home office consistent with the company’s expectations of information security.
• Communicate verbally and respond to verbal communications in person, over the phone or by video chat.
• Communicate clearly and succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard.
• Sitting for long periods.
• Viewing computer screens for long periods of time.
• Some travel is required.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) company specializing in IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Cloud Security, Software Development, and Enterprise Support. Gridiron is an Inc. 5000 2022 recipient and Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington Area for 2022. Gridiron offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance.