SMIT Service Desk Technical Lead

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

The SMIT Service Desk has an opening for an experienced Technical Lead to work in our Norfolk, VA office. This position provides Tier I assistance in problem resolution through mentoring and coaching through individual or classroom training instruction.

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Service Desk Technical Lead, you will:

• Monitor Teams Chat to assist Tier I Agents
• Assist with training sessions and performance progression
• Prepare for, lead, and follow-up on technical training sessions
• Track agent performance
• Assist Supervisor with ticket analysis
• Research mishandled tickets that get sent back to the team
• Provide escalation follow-up
• Mentor and provide operational support to agents
• Coordinate with OST to ensure additional operational support coverage for the team
• Coordinate knowledge development and dissemination -Lead Service Desk Tier I team toward delivery of organizational goals
• Position team toward delivery of Enterprise metrics
• Assist and train SvD agents
• Provide environment for continued agent development
• Communicate effectively with peers and complimentary support groups for maximum efficiency in meeting SLR's Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of general experience, or equivalent combination of experience and college level education
• Minimum of 6 months of tenure with the NMCI Service Desk
• Individuals on a Performance Improvement Plan or Attendance Warning will not be considered
• 8570 certification - CompTIA Security +CE
• Three months or more experience supporting NNPI and/or SIPR in a Tier 1 role.
• Ability to attain Flank Speed Tier 1.5 qualification within 30 days.
• Superior skills in both written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerShell
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of computer and networking technology.
• Ability to effectively document issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions implemented.
• Understands NMCI internal structure, processes and tools.
• Proficient with HPSM ticketing and Knowledge Management System.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Able to work assigned shifts as needed, including overnights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related IT or equivalent work experience 2 years of experience on NMCI Service Desk
• Candidates with fewer than 4 attendance occurrences in a rolling 90-day period
• Candidates with strong metrics in PAR and AHT
• Proactive learner who takes ownership of their own growth and career development

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.