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  • SAIC
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Full-Time
  • 45 days ago
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Deskside Support Engineer.

IT Operations & Support Full-Time

Deskside Support Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for an experienced deskside support engineer providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 end-user support across Windows, Apple, and iOS environments.
  • The Person:The person will troubleshoot complex end-user hardware and software issues, handle imaging, deployment, asset management, IMAC and lifecycle refresh activities, update ITSM records, and escalate unresolved problems.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has 7 years of experience, a degree or equivalent experience, HDI Technical Support Professional within six months, and experience with JAMF, Remedy, ServiceNow, Active Directory, SCCM, VPN, Bomgar, MS Office Suite, and Google Workspace for Enterprise.

About the role

Deskside support Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience providing desk side support, acting as IT Support Specialist specializing in troubleshooting of complex and advanced end-user issues with hardware and software in a diverse MS Windows environment. Provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 deskside end user support including imaging, deployment, asset management, Windows 11 with strong user interaction skills. Need to be able to work independently and as part of a team.  Diagnose and troubleshoot Apple (MAC) computer and iOS hardware and software. Perform repairs on Apple computer and iOS hardware and software. Understanding of the MAC OS Imaging process using JAMF preferred but not required. May be assigned to assist in leading small projects and team efforts. Skills should include hardware and software diagnostics, mobile device deployment, recovery and troubleshooting Perform IMAC procedures and lifecycle refresh activities.  Familiarity with Remedy and Service Now a plus; provide updates in ITSM system to document problem resolution progress and meet SLAs. Experience supporting Active Directory, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace for Enterprise, Bomgar, VPN, SCCM, VTC, Zoom needed. Escalates complex problems to upper-level deskside engineers. Must have a broad base of support and diagnostic knowledge and be fluent in multiple IT disciplines such as computing, networking, integration, and domain administration.  Must possess a degree. High School Diploma may be substituted with 6 additional years of related experience. HDI Technical Support Professional required within six (6) months of employment. Duties:  Escalation point for Junior and Mid-level desk side engineers. Ability to act independently in a customer environment, as well as the ability to engage engineers from multiple teams to troubleshoot issues. Troubleshoots complex issues that were unable to be remediated by junior and mid-level engineers. Updates status of queued service requests with the IT service management system. Certifications desirable but not required include A+, Net+, Secure+. Must be reliable and have independent transportation.

Full Time Position.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.


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Published July 29, 2026
Location Sacramento, CA
Job Type Full-Time