Senior Service Desk Technician - Temporary

SMS has an immediate, temporary opening for a Senior Service Desk Technician on our Cryptologic and Cyber Division (CCSD) Security team at our Lackland Air Force Base site in San Antonio, TX. This assignment is project-based and will last roughly 60 days.

About the role

Our team supports the CCSD by ensuring communications are secure and protected against cyber threats while providing continuous access for authorized users. Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. We invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk.

Responsibilities

• Help Desk – Provide customer interface by supporting requirements such as network accounts, web browsing (e.g., Internet Explorer), email (e.g., Outlook), word processing (e.g., Word), spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), databases (e.g., Access), presentation (e.g., PowerPoint), photo editing, desktop publishing, scanning, writing to appropriate media, telephone voicemail and services, equipment issues, etc.
• Provide multi-media coordination and assistance supporting the setup of conferences, meetings, and Video Teleconference (VTC) operations.
• Problem Resolution – Provide IT support to resolve and document problems using appropriate ticketing systems. Escalate problems to the appropriate organization or process when required. Utilize the priority matrix to respond to service requests (e.g., trouble tickets).
• Core Hardware and Software – Support for common, standard user workstations and associated software (standard/common configuration/build). Build equipment in accordance with latest SDC images and provide equipment installation at user desktop.
• Remote Desktop Management – Support capabilities allowing assumption of control of an end-user device for problem analysis and resolution.
• Moves, Adds, and Changes (MAC) requests – Provide specialized support for increasing, decreasing, deleting, and adding services for devices and applications, location adjustments, and port security requirements.
• Information Systems Support – Provide support to the following information systems, including but not limited to: JWICS, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, NSANet, and Tier networks.
• Systems Administration – Install, support, and maintain all computer systems. Plan and respond to service outages and diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution. Implement and ensure security preventive measures are fully functioning.
• Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletins (IAVB), and Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO) STIG Compliance – Maintain software and hardware in accordance with applicable Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) guidance.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of directly related experience in Service Desk and support.
• Experience in supporting classified intelligence networks is a plus.
• Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Active Directory.
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team environment.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate in a clear speaking voice and respond clearly to questions.
• Aptitude to address negative situations and resolve them in a positive manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• IAT-II certification: Security+ CE or SSCP.
• Must hold an active DoD TS/SCI clearance. SMS will sponsor a current Top-Secret clearance to TS/SCI for the right candidate.