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Help Desk Support Technician

Help Desk Support Technician

SAIC • Buffalo, NY, US
26 days ago
Salary
$40,001.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

We are seeking a Help Desk Support Technician for Tier 2 Desk-Side Support at our Buffalo, NY location. This role requires providing on-site and remote technical assistance for escalated issues beyond Tier 1 scope to FDA, ensuring efficient operation of hardware, software, and peripheral devices. The ideal candidate would possess a Public Trust clearance and would serve as the primary escalation point for advanced troubleshooting and ensure seamless end-user support.

Core Competencies

  • Technical Knowledge – Solid grasp of OS, hardware, enterprise apps, and networking basics.
  • Troubleshooting – Diagnose, escalate, and resolve advanced technical issues.
  • Customer Service – Communicate clearly and professionally with end users.
  • Sense of Urgency – Prioritize critical issues, meet SLAs.
  • Documentation – Write clear ticket journal notes and closure details for transparency.
  • SOP Adherence – Consistently follow standardized procedures for ticket handling.
  • Collaboration – Work effectively with Tier 1, peers, and escalation teams.
  • Adaptability – Adjust quickly to new technologies and shifting priorities.
  • Attention to Detail – Ensure accuracy and completeness in tickets, notes, and resolutions.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties:

  • Resolve escalated tickets for hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals.
  • Support enterprise applications and user account access.
  • Assist with upgrades, patching, and rollouts.
  • Write clear and complete ticket journal notes and closure comments.
  • Follow standardized SOPs for ticket triage, escalation, and resolution.
  • Maintain and update knowledge base articles for repeatable fixes.
  • Collaborate with system admins, network, and application teams for escalations.
  • Deliver excellent customer service while ensuring timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Associate's degree or higher in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Advanced understanding of enterprise systems, networks, and applications.
  • 2–4 years of experience in technical support or IT operations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

  • CompTIA A+, or other relevant certifications.
  • Experience with ITSM tools, ticketing systems, and enterprise applications.
  • Familiarity with multiple platforms (Windows, MacOS, Linux.)
  • Ability to analyze recurring issues and recommend process improvements.

Required Clearances/ Certifications:

  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be able to acquire Public Trust Clearance.

Work Environment / Location Expectations:

  • Primarily onsite with possible hybrid options depending on business needs.
  • Standard office environment with occasional lifting of IT equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
  • Minimal travel required.
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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