Description
Background information : Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Corporate Helpdesk Technician to be based in our San Diego office. Leveraging advanced software automation, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and AI-driven capabilities, IDT accelerates capability development, enhances operational readiness, and reduces lifecycle costs for the Department of Defense. The company is dedicated to transforming defense systems through innovation, efficiency, and mission-critical results. Overview : IDT is seeking a Corporate Helpdesk Technician that will administer and maintain Windows based end user computing systems intended to support corporate IT infrastructure and services in the cloud, on premise, and remote IDT offices. Main responsibilities will focus on supporting the helpdesk, assisting other engineers in fine tuning the network, systems and corporate applications and support end user issues to. All applicants must be able to obtain / maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance. Responsibilities Include :
- Day to day end user support and ensuring tickets are closed in a timely fashion.
- Administer Microsoft 365 environment (email, compliance, SharePoint, etc.)
- Image, deploy, troubleshoot, maintain end user workstations
- Perform requirements analysis, translating business need into IT resource specifications
- Developing internal and external documentation
- Asset management and procurement
- Provision end user workstations per corporate and end user needs
- Patching and maintenance of end user workstations and corporate physical and virtual servers, storage, cloud instances, and infrastructure
- Contribute to improvement of administrative and operational processes
- Perform administration and lifecycle management of hypervisors, automation and orchestration software, enterprise virtual Systems and networks utilizing multiple network management tools and applications
- Ensuring that all systems are in compliance with industry standard IT security frameworks such as NIST
Minimum Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or relevant field of Engineering5+ years of experience in a relevant technology field requiredRequired skills :
Experience with imaging end user workstationsExperience with enterprise domain / active directory environmentExperience with ticketing systemsExperience interfacing directly with end users and troubleshooting end user issues both in-person and remotelyExtensive experience with Operating Systems (Mainly Windows and some Linux) configuration and administrationExperience working within Microsoft 365 environmentsBasic network experience – understanding IP and subnettingDemonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environmentAbility to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interaction and presentationsAbility to travel approximately 10% to remote IDT offices around the USExperience with cloud environments, such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft AzureContribute to research, implementation, and management of new hardware and software solutions organization-widePreferred skills :
BeyondTrust Remote Support solutionZendesk ticketing systemNetworking protocol experience (802.11, TCP, UDP, ICMP)VMWare, AWS, Azure, SEC+, A+ certifications or equivalent is a plusGroup Policy ManagementFamiliarity with IT Compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc…)Competencies :
Ability to create and employ requirements and specifications during discovery phase of corporate solutions.Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practicesExcellence in technical oral and written communication with peers and non-technical cohortsBe capable of working independently, but thrive in a team environmentSolid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and driveAbility to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining established service-level agreements (SLAs)Excellent time management skillsEEO Statement : IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.