GovCIO Hiring for IT Service Technician 1 at North Charleston, South Carolina Full Time

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government I.T. We believe in making a difference by developing digital strategies and delivering the technology-related innovation governmental operations that improve the citizen experience every day.

But we can’t do it alone. We welcome and nurture an inclusive and diversified work culture. Because different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives make us better decision-makers, problem solvers, and creators. We’re changing the face of I.T. – from our diverse staff to the end-products we develop. And we’re excited to expand our team. Are you ready to be a transformer?

Responsibilities

Provides technical support for end-users in a variety of areas including desktop support, asset inventory, AV & VTC troubleshooting, and network/systems administration. Consults with support teams, help desks, customers and other technical staff in the resolution of problems, coordinates and performs operation and/or maintenance activities for networks/servers, identifies recurring problems and recommends steps to reduce the severity or frequency of problems. Installs, troubleshoots and maintains an extensive variety of products and equipment. Deliver services and solutions in technical support, systems refresh, software integration, and operations support. Identifies, analyzes, and repairs product failures, orders and replaces parts as needed. Recommends which products or services best fit the customers’ needs. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

1. Provides on-call support by identifying, researching and resolving technical problems received via telephone calls, emails, and/or personnel requests.

2. Interacts with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problems.

3. Recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems.

4. Performs routine system maintenance and analysis functions, including hardware configurations and adding, removing and replacing equipment components.

5. Installs operating system patches, upgrades, restores, back-ups, etc.

6. May be trained to perform Critical Incident Response, Account Management or Problem Management duties.

Program Specific Responsibilities

The IT Service Technician is responsible for all local IT activity in a majority Windows environment.  They will receive their work through the ServiceNow ticketing system.  Assigned work may include the following.

• Provide desktop, application, and network application incident resolution

• Identify and resolve hardware issues, including replacement of worn or broken parts.

• Install software manually or via the SCCM Software Center client.

• Provide remote support services for telework/home users.

• Help ensure user applications work properly over VPN and Citrix.

• Manage user relocation requests

• Encryption Services

• Ensure laptops are properly encrypted

• Encrypt laptops discovered without encryption

• Provide password recovery for encrypted devices

• Local On-Site Cabling

• Account Management Services utilizing Active Directory.

• Provide on-site support for enterprise groups such as the network and security operation centers.

• Network support

• In conjunction with network operations, restart network equipment including switches and routers

• Replace defective network equipment, including switches and routers

• Wireless Services

• Assist users with mobile communication devices (mobile phones, iPads, and laptops) with incident support tickets

• Provide Tier 2 support in the field which includes hardware troubleshooting and OS re-install, and equipment swapping support

• Asset Inventory Support

• Assist with physical inventory as needed.

• Assist in receiving and receipting property

• Transfer of property to other organizations

• Process computer equipment for excess and disposition

• Disposal Preparation Support

• Ensure disposal policies and procedures are employed

• Ensure every device is wiped/degaussed prior to site removal

• Video Conferencing and Audio/Video O&M

• Troubleshoot system problems and repairs

• Work with support staff for remote troubleshooting and repairs

• Assist in setting up presentation devices and Video Conference units

• Set up, ensure functionality, be available during events and shut down video conferences

• Support pre/post application releases

• Gather analyze, and report end-user support trends

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School with 0-2 years (or commensurate experience)

Other required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• US Citizen

• High degree of technical proficiency

• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum 6 months’ experience troubleshooting Apple Macintosh software and hardware in a customer service role

• Certification in UNIX and Microsoft Operating Systems

• Familiarity with SCCM remote resolution and with using SCCM to remotely complete software installation

• CompTIA Network+ CompTIA A+ CompTIA Server+ CompTIA SecurityPublic Trust

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GovCIO is a team of transformers — people who are passionate about transforming government I.T. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this missoin. Are you ready to be transformer?

GovCIO is a team of professionals who want to make a difference. And that can only happen with a diverse, happy, and cared-for team. So, we prioritize your well-being, equity for all and look for ways to make work a better place for each of us every day.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability status. EOE AA M/ F/Vet/Disabled