Full-Time

Help Desk Technician Level 1

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$40.8 - $55.2Hourly

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT Support
IT & Security
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Level 1 Support
  • Remote Access
  • Technical Support
  • Troubleshooting
  • 2 + years of related experience
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance
Responsibilities
  • Provide 24x7 Help Desk Support as defined by first response/Tier 1/Level 1 support
  • Provide phone and in person support to users in the areas of email, LAN/WAN, directories, standard desktop images and applications, COTS and GOTS applications
  • Serve as initial point of contact for troubleshooting all IT related problems, including hardware/software, passwords, and printer problems
  • Utilize work aids to resolve tickets at lowest level of support
  • Receive, triage and route tickets to Tier 2 Help Desk accordingly
  • Compile and organize data for monthly status reports
  • Develop an understanding of the numerous process flows to other IT systems, create and maintain user accounts
  • Create help desk tickets in the designated ticket tracking system, provide an intimal acknowledgement to the end user validating receipt of the ticket
  • Assist users with account creation, accessing and using IT systems
  • Update Standard Operating Procedures documents to adapt to new system functionality or configuration changes
  • Analyze, log and track issue and problem tickets related to intellink application
  • Provide trend analysis and metrics to the Government based on gather data and monthly status reports
  • Ensure compliance with security procedures for data handling, participate in planning sessions for process improvement
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor’s degree in a technical, math, or business discipline
  • Four (4) years of help desk experience with an associate’s degree may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing essential products and services for national and global security through four main divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace division manufactures high-performance business jets, while Marine Systems focuses on advanced naval vessels. Combat Systems produces land and amphibious combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company stands out by integrating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its offerings, aiming to lead in defense technology evolution.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$29.2M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • U.S. Space Force's $10M funding boosts General Dynamics' space-based defense capabilities.
  • GDIT's $5.6B Air Force contract enhances secure global information sharing solutions.
  • Gulfstream's contract with U.S. Air Force indicates strong demand for aerospace services.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach exposes vulnerabilities in General Dynamics' cybersecurity measures.
  • Increased competition from Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in defense spending.
  • Reliance on antimony poses supply chain risks amid geopolitical tensions.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics excels in integrating AI and autonomous systems into defense products.
  • The company offers a diverse portfolio across aerospace, marine, combat, and technology sectors.
  • Gulfstream jets set industry standards for performance and luxury in business aviation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget