Service Desk Specialist

General Dynamics

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Location
Arlington, VA
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52 days ago
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Service Desk Specialist

JOB TITLE: Service Desk Specialist The Service Desk Specialist joins the Technical Support Services team to provide professional, customer-focused IT support within an ITIL-oriented environment. This role involves resolving incidents and service requests using an ITSM ticketing system like ServiceNow or Remedy. Daily responsibilities include troubleshooting computer systems, software, and hardware issues via phone, email, and in-person interactions. You will install, configure, and repair hardware, manage a high-volume ticket queue, and maintain accurate documentation for the knowledge base. Required technical skills include Microsoft Windows, Office applications, SharePoint, Java, Adobe Acrobat, Active Directory, and SCCM/MECM. You must also navigate DoD STIGs, IAVMs, and ACAS. The role solves technical problems for a large end-user community, ensuring mission readiness through reliable hardware and software support across various networks and architectures.

What you'll do

  • Resolve incidents and service requests using an ITSM ticketing system like ServiceNow.
  • Provide technical support for computer systems, software, and hardware via phone, email, and in-person.
  • Install, configure, modify, and repair computer hardware and software components.
  • Provide advanced technical interpretation for networks, software configurations, and hardware architectures.
  • Train end users on the proper and efficient use of company hardware and software.
  • Create and maintain accurate documentation for knowledge bases, SOPs, and as-built diagrams.
  • Monitor the help desk queue to proactively create, assign, and update trouble tickets.
  • Support after-hours on-call coverage and perform physical lifting of desktop hardware as needed.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must possess an active SECRET security clearance at time of hire.
  • Must have a High School Diploma.
  • Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred).
  • Must have 2+ years of related experience.
  • Must have an active/current CompTIA Security+ CE certification at start.
  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Active Directory, and ITSM ticketing systems like ServiceNow or Remedy.
  • Must have experience with SCCM/MECM, DoD STIGs/IAVMs, ACAS, and remote access tools.

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