As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Learn more about SNC's Corporate team

This hands-on technical position will diagnose, resolve and respond to local program / project site IT incidents and service requests, priorities, and goals in a MS Windows / Cisco based environment that can span from one to several offices / buildings. Technical responsibilities include (but not limited to) support and administration for computing hardware and systems, packaged software, peripheral equipment, proprietary software, and network connectivity to ensure the efficient and successful operations of site IT automation in accordance with SNC corporate business, security, and IT standards, practices, policies, and procedures. The IT Support Technician reports to, takes direction from, and is supervised by a local site or Corporate IT supervisor / manager. Will also receive corporate direction and follow corporate IT standards, policies, processes, and procedures provided by/from Corporate IT.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Responsible for the setup, configuration, repair, break/fix, moves/add/changes and integration of new and existing computing hardware, software, networking, telecommunications (VoIP handsets and systems) and other computer-related technologies and peripherals
• Provide basic network support ensuring desktop and other networked peripherals full connectivity
• Perform preventative maintenance and setup for a variety of computer related equipment and locations, including audio-visual conferencing systems and conference rooms
• Responsible for providing outstanding customer-centered quality support and service ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction
• Address/resolve IT incidents/service request and/or escalate to the appropriate upper Tier IT teams when necessary; promptly enter / prioritizes/track/ monitor/ update and follow-up/ close all tickets received via the IT Service Desk tracking system, telephone calls and/or SNC personnel “walk-ups”
• Support organizational efforts and maintaining policies and procedures in the IT DepartmenT
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of local site IT systems documentation
• Participates in Corporate IT virtual teams (VTeams) as directed
• Perform on-call "after-hours" support based on a staff rotation as/when required

Must-haves:

• Associate's Degree in a related field of study with 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Customer/solution ownership, an overall drive for excellence.
• Team focused with the capacity for knowledge sharing
• Written and verbal communication skills with end users
• Demonstrate a customer care philosophy that ensures a high level of customer satisfaction
• Ability to understand user and business needs and translate to technical solutions
• Basic knowledge of current IT technical standards as related to computers, printers, network technology, drivers, software troubleshooting, VPN technologies and RSA and Video Teleconference (VTC) and other related peripherals
• Comprehensive troubleshooting skills of industry standard hardware and software products/services
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree in a related field of study with 2 or more years of relevant experience
• A+ Certification
• Network+ Certification (if they do not have both must have in 6 months of hire date)
• Technical documentation skills

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.