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Location

Laurel, MD | United States

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Job description

Description

Do you desire to be part of a hardworking, dynamic IT support team that is passionate about helping people solve IT problems?

Are you keenly interested in technology and looking for an environment that offers training, coaching and mentoring opportunities for career growth?

If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking an IT Help Desk Technician to help us support the information technology needs of the nation 's leading university affiliated research center. You will be working with engineers, scientists and business professionals that are addressing critical challenges of our nation. We are ranked as one of Computerworld 's Top Places to Work in IT for the last five years and are wanting to add bright, dedicated hardworking technicians to our team.

As an IT Help Desk Technician ...

• Your primary responsibility will be to provide first contact resolution for account administration, desktop, laptop, mobile devices, applications, and network connectivity problems remotely in a call center or walkup desk.
• You will create, maintain, and modify user accounts for network and APL business applications.
• You will research, analyze, and diagnose problems with client systems to include hardware and software, servers, peripheral equipment, and networks.
• You will solve problems using documented processes where available and best practices where not.
• You will assist teams with incident response support and be involved in the development and presentation of training sessions.
• You will provide appropriate documentation on services provided and status updates as needed.
• You may be required to drive APL vehicles in the course of day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor 's degree; or in lieu of a degree, at least 4 years of a combination of education and relevant IT-related work experience.
• Have the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems for clients to independently resolve widely varying problems using current job knowledge and using research and external resources.
• Have hardware, software and networking troubleshooting experience -- hardware experience must include desktops, laptops, mobile devices and printers software experience includes Windows and Microsoft Office networking experience to include understanding TCP/IP and DNS, Active Directory and Exchange.
• Are an excellent communicator, are highly motivated and have excellent customer services skills with the ability to interface with all levels of staff.
• Are willing and able to support operations and work necessary hours to complete critical work and/or troubleshooting and work in a call center environment that requires sitting for extended periods of time and troubleshoot problems over the phone during the assigned work hours.
• Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
• Possess a valid state of residence driver's license. The selected candidate will undergo a motor vehicle driving record review.

You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Possess a Bachelor 's degree in an IT-related field.
• Have 2+ years ' experience in a call center environment and using system management tools such as Symantec Ghost Solution Suite.
• Have software experience with Desktop remote control tools and Windows 10, Macintosh, and iOS.
• Possess any of the following certifications: ITIL, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer for Windows (MCSE), Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT), HDI Support Analyst.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at.

About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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