Service Desk Technician Skills

• Research
• Technical Support
• Computer Hardware
• Usability
• Issue Resolution
• Network
• Application Development
• Recovery
• Service Desk
• Cisco
• Security Clearance
• Security+
• Customer Engagement
• GSEC
• SSCP
• Microsoft Office
• Business Analysis
• Business Analytics
• Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Cisco Certifications
• Documentation
• DoD
• Supervision
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Management
• Information Technology
• Systems Engineering
• FOCUS
• Research
• Technical Support
• Computer Hardware
• Usability
• Issue Resolution
• Network
• Application Development
• Recovery
• Service Desk
• Cisco
• Security Clearance
• Security+
• Customer Engagement
• GSEC
• SSCP
• Microsoft Office
• Business Analysis
• Business Analytics
• Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Cisco Certifications
• Documentation
• DoD
• Supervision
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Management
• Information Technology
• Systems Engineering
• FOCUS

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Summary Job ID:

2616342

Location:

Adelphi, MD, US Date Posted:

2026-08-31

Category:

Information Technology Subcategory:

Technical Support Schedule:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Job Travel:

Yes

• 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required:

Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to

Obtain:

Top Secret Potential for

Remote Work:

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Service Desk Technician II to serve as the face of a new team, interacting directly with users and stakeholders to resolve Tier I and Tier II technical issues for the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD. Work is performed on site. Join our dynamic team at a top-tier organization, w work-life balance and employee well-being take center stage. This exciting opportunity lets you contribute to cutting-edge projects while safeguarding our national security.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Tier I and Tier II technical support for hardware and software.
• Recommend system modifications to enhance the usability of Information Systems and network resources.
• Route and escalate requests to Tier III and other teams for quick customer issue resolution.
• Work alongside network services, software systems engineering teams, and/or application development teams to restore service and correct core problems. Qualifications Required Education and Yrs of experience:
• Must have a High School Diploma with two (2) years of relevant experience working in an IT or Service Desk environment.
• Experience with Cisco products.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance.

And must be willing to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Required Certification:

• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
• Must receive Microsoft 365

Certified:

Endpoint Administrator Associate, or equivalent, within 6 months of start date.

Preferred:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with a comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts.
• CCNA highly preferred.
• Experience creating and modifying documentation for technical processes and procedures.
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• A problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.
• Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Target salary range:

$40,001

• $80,000.

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