Field Service Technician

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Job Description:

At Leidos, everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible work schedule to allow for life/work balance; tuition reimbursement and more. 

Job Description

One of the programs within the Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Field Service Technician. The Field Service Technician will be part of a dynamic team supporting US Army Central (ARCENT) G2 and supported customers throughout the ARCENT Area of Responsibility, with primary duty at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, including both U.S. and coalition personnel. Please note: this position is a full time deployed position in Kuwait.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a BS Degree and  2-4 years of prior relevant work experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience resolving Tier I and II hardware, software, and application problems without supervision.

• Strong systems and network troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and office automation devices in support of the Service Desk as needed; be willing and able to support small sites/locations solo. 

• Required 8570 IAT II (or higher) Baseline Certification, such as: Security+|ce.

• Required one of the Computing Environment certifications, such as: MCP, CCENT, or MCSA:Win10.

• Demonstrated strong customer service and mission-first focus.

• Experience in all assigned topics, including briefing military leadership, leading projects, and training/mentoring junior administrators and technicians as assigned and tasked.

• Security Clearance Requirement: Active TS SCI

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote Tier 1 and 2 IT support to customers as part of a team or working solo across multiple networks and across multiple facilities and locations

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues with Windows Operating Systems, desktops, laptops, printers, digital senders, video teleconferences, VOIPs, and other standard office equipment; depending on location and staffing. May need to operate & maintain servers and storage devices

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues with network devices, functionality & connectivity; TACLANE experience a plus

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve software issues with MS Office and Outlook, Adobe, Java, PKIs, etc

• Execute basic Active Directory tasks and manage NTFS permissions such as share folder access, etc.

• Understand how to apply patches and updates to workstations both locally and remotely, and using PowerShell, RDP, etc

• Complete basic and advanced hardware and infrastructure work as directed, including: running cable and cable management at both workstations and in server rooms, workstation installations, checking UPS systems, replacing hardware components of laptops & desktops, basic printer maintenance, etc

• Track all work in designated systems (such as Remedy), ensure completeness and accuracy of tickets, escalate issues as needed, and hand-off work between day or night shift

• In & Out process users, including creating accounts, setting up workstations, mapping drives and printers, etc

• Schedule Video Teleconferences and de-conflict scheduled conferences as needed

• Participate in or lead special projects and day‐to‐day operations as needed or assigned by the site lead, including surging to alternate locations for customer requirements or to backfill personnel during R&R or other absences

Preferred Qualifications

• Computing Environment certification, such as: CCNA:R&S, MCSA:Server12/16.

• Experience with US Intelligence networks and organizations in SWA a big plus. 

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500^® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected].

Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.