Hardware Support/Maintenance Technician (Level 2) (Systems Technician IV)Fort Meade, MDGENERAL SUMMARY: GDIT is seeking a Lead Systems Technician to support the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). Under the I2TS 3 task order, INSCOM ensures reliable, uninterrupted availability of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Management (C4IM) including: networks, hardware, software, engineering, and specialized tools at the point of customer need to support INSCOM's mission. INSCOM and its MSCs provide the enabling layer to connect the Army and its tactical formations to defense and national intelligence agencies via tactical networks. The ability to provide mission critical intelligence is dependent on the successful use of its information technology (IT) networks worldwide.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:An I2TS 3 Hardware Support/Maintenance Technician:Conducts hardware maintenance and minor installations on equipment listed in the specified task order and understands the inter-operational relationships of all components to the extent required to perform maintenance servicesUndertakes minor system tasks (eg, loading software, rebooting systems) in support of hardware maintenance and operations functionsInstalls and incorporates new releases, updates, or other changes to COTS hardware and software (diagnostics failures or potential failure predictions)Operates and applies automated hardware management and diagnostics systems (to include remote management and diagnostics) and interprets findings to maintain, repair, or upgrade hardwarePlans, executes, and provides recommendations for preventative maintenance as approved by government personnelProvides recommendations on spares, spares program, planning, and tracking operational spares and bench stockProvides technical assistance to responding field service personnelAssists in repairing computers, printers, digital senders, etc Skills / Experience:Perform STIGs & IAVA implementation for system devices; perform imaging of systems, CERP replacement, etc. Ability to interact with customers on a daily basis providing guidance and procedures concerning account requests, e-mail, home directories, file access/storage, local procedures, etc. as required to ensure mission successPerform Level I/II Active Directory functions such as unlocking accounts, creating and issuing accounts, etc.Required Certification(s):Required Security Environment Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalentComputing Environment certification: MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals 98-349Security Clearance:TS/SCI requiredAdditional:Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contractPosition may require lifting of objects (ie IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (ie plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activityMust be willing to travel based on the mission of the contract High School diploma/GED with 8 years of related experience, or Associates degree with 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience. High School diploma/GED with 8 years of related experience, or Associates degree with 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience.