Classified Service Desk Technician - Active Security Clearance Required

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$36.50 - $45.32 Hourly for the 525.2 level

$43.78 - $54.35 Hourly for the 525.3 level

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

We're looking for a Classified Service Desk Technician. You will be a member of the LivIT Classified Service Desk Team providing tier one support for classified systems access, incidents, and requests in support of LLNL classified networks. You will report to the Information Technology Operations (ITO) Division in the Computing Directorate.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Create, document, escalate, and track concise tickets through ServiceNow.
• Maintain appropriate technology, computer security, and safety training.
• Write technical articles, solutions and how-to documentation for support and end users.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with testing and piloting new Classified IT services and tools.
• Provide general technical guidance to the local users in support of all IT services supported by the Classified Service Desk.
• Provide effective and efficient customer service and support with the ability to multi-task.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 525.3 level

• Provide advanced technical analysis and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and consistent resolution of IT problems.
• Identify, analyze, and document tending issues that are affecting the Service Desk and report to the appropriate service providers and/or management, including scripting repetitive tasks to help improve call duration wait times.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Strong active listening, typing, and documentation skills and specifically, the ability to type by touch.
• Experience writing technical solutions and commercial knowledgebase articles.
• Experience and knowledge of the skills needed for a customer support role to include a focus on listening, rapport-building, good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with individuals with all levels of technical and non-technical skill sets, friendly and approachable nature, and courtesy and patience.
• Proficiency and experience with the Windows and or Linux Operating systems.
• Experience working with customers, addressing issues, and managing customer concerns and requests over the phone and/or in person.
• Experience troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving moderately complex IT problems with a focus on details to ensure follow-through to assure problems are resolved.
• Ability to achieve and maintain a high level of technical proficiency.
• Associate’s degree in a Computer or Engineering related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical training and related experience.

Additional qualifications at the 525.3 level

• Ability to identify and document trending and/or systemic issues and consider/propose resolutions to the responsible service providers.
• Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and consistent resolution of IT problems.
• Ability to script repetitive tasks to help improve call duration and wait times.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience working at a service desk and/or call center.
• Experience using the ServiceNow (or similar) ticket management tool as well as writing knowledge base articles in ServiceNow.
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with account management systems, (e.g., Active Directory, Multi-factor authentication) as well as understanding of classified network policies and procedures.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Relocation Assistance
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement
• 401(k)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.