NIH Desktop Engineer MacOS (Level II)Key Concepts Knowledgebase, LLC., is seeking a Desktop Engineer (Level II) for a project at a large government support organization. The successful candidate will work with our IT managers, engineers, technicians, and the client to ensure the expectations of both parties are fulfilled in a timely, cost-effective manner.The Desktop Engineer (Level II) responsibilities are as follows:Provide polite, friendly, professional, and courteous customer service at all timesWork through various types of technical and customer service issues and ensure customer satisfactionPerforms installations, upgrades, configuration, and troubleshooting of customer-specific hardware and software, and mobile devicesProvide instructions to customers and support staff in the use of equipment and softwarePosses the ability to complete multiple simultaneous tasks/projects in a timely mannerInterface with other teams when needed to help resolve customer issuesDocument incident status and solutions using ticket tracking systemAccepts warm transfers from other technicians to continue customer supportEfficiently escalate issues to higher tiers when neededEnsure SLA complianceConfigure and install various IT hardware and application systems such as desktops, routers, servers, switches, Wi-Fi antennas, Network security devices, Access control system any other application once given the necessary procedures and authorization.Develop installation schedules, prepare and create installation packages. Prepare documentation for configuration changes at each site and supporting test reports.Coordinate post installation operations and maintenance support.Keep track of all hardware inventory and provide weekly reports on status of all Hardware inventory stock.Diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software faults with macOS devices, and escalating jobs to third parties where appropriate.Ensure that all Mac systems are secure against internal and external threats.Provide VIP/executive level support and customer serviceProvide text, email and/or phone support to VIPs/Execs 7x24 basis as needed.
This includes troubleshooting, triage, remote, and 'walk-thru' assistance as needed.Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must be detail-oriented, organized, and can work under tight deadlines.Must have a comprehensive knowledge of generic IT hardware devices and working knowledge of new more complex devices.Must have the ability to read and understand installation guides, wiring drawings, system requirements and site-specific installation policies/procedures.Must have a comprehensive knowledge of MacOS IT hardware devices and software and working knowledge of new more complex devices.Must have excellent analytical skills in troubleshooting MacOS IT hardware and applications, testing capabilities, problem identification and/or resolution, and preventative maintenance knowledge.Must understand how to configure MacOS IT hardware, and/or be able to communicate with engineering for directives on newer system's configuration.Must be able to learn installation procedures and best practices for special systems via training or direction from engineering.Must be very experienced supporting with VIP/Executive supportPosition Requirements - Required:Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate very well with users, peers and managers.Extensive knowledge of IT Hardware systems and their configurationsExtensive experience troubleshooting IT Hardware systems.Generic program management and reporting competency.5+ years progressive experience as a Tier II or Tier III Support Technician in a federal government IT service delivery operation with large scale, multi-faceted IT support.Must have two of the following certs: CompTIA+, CompTIA-Network+ and CompTIA- Server+Desired:NIH experienceITIL CertHDI institute certificationsOther:Must be able to obtain and/or pass a public trust background check.Must be able to work flexible hours and multiple locations.Full-Time/Part-Time - Full-TimePosition - NIH Hardware Installation Technician (Level II)Location - BethesdaThis position is currently accepting applications.