Senior Desktop Administrator

Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!

A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.

We are seeking an A+ certified Senior Desktop Administrator with Mac and Windows expertise to provide a variety of hands-on technical support and exceptional customer service for our federal health agency customers. Our team of 10 Desktop Technicians/Engineers supports approximately 900 users and works alongside other staff who provide Scientific Systems Engineering, Infrastructure/ Data Center Operations and Program Management support.
This position is on-site in Rockville, MD.

You will support several buildings on the customer’s main campus that include scientific labs and hospitals where an abundance of walking may be required if you are unable to resolve the issue remotely. You will be interacting with scientists, doctors and senior government staff. You may need to be able to explain technical intricacies to customers in a way that is easily understood.

You will need to maintain a high-level customer service focus, exhibiting expertise, courtesy, timeliness, and professionalism.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide on-site and remote technical support for desktop computers and peripherals in a cross-platform environment
• Support will include troubleshooting, repair, and installation of hardware, software, and operating systems for Mac and Windows.
• Provide support of client computing hardware; including, but not limited to hard drive, memory, and peripheral connections
• Provide support for iPhones and iPads
• Set up and configure workstations to be used in diverse environments, while adhering to security requirements and institute directives
• Support and troubleshoot wired, wireless, and VPN connectivity for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
• Help clients with general operation of standard supported COTS software
• Consult with clients and team members to provide hardware and software recommendations
• Work within help desk ticketing system (Service Now) to document all work performed and communication with clients
• Prepare equipment for surplus, including secure removal of data

Qualifications:

• Required Experience:
  
  Minimum of 4 years of related experience in Microsoft and Apple endpoint management solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in configuring, troubleshooting and supporting Apple mobile devices.
• Troubleshooting experience with Windows 10/11 and Mac OS X 15.7.9/26.6 in an Active Directory enterprise environment
• Experience with mobile devices, including iPhoneand iPad

Must have the ability to obtain the following certifications:

• A+ certification
• Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)

• JAMF 100
• MS365 Associate Certification

• Security Clearance Level: Public trust

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Compensation:

Salary Range:$70,000 - $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Benefits:Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; professional development opportunities.

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