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Staffed4U

Help Desk Specialist

Staffed4U, Corridor North, Maryland, United States

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Location:

Annapolis Junction, MD, 20701 Clearance Required:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment Type:

Full-Time

An entry-level

Help Desk Specialist

is needed to provide

Tier 1

IT support in a high-availability, mission-critical environment. This is a shift-based role that operates 24/7/365 and includes monitoring, troubleshooting, and user support for a wide range of IT services and collaboration tools on a secure government network.

This position is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in IT support, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide phone and in-person support to users on issues related to:

Email

LAN/WAN connectivity

Directories

Standard desktop images and applications

COTS/GOTS applications

Passwords and printer issues

Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting IT-related problems

Create, update, and route Help Desk tickets using ServiceNow or other designated ticket tracking systems

Acknowledge ticket receipt and keep users informed of progress

Perform basic troubleshooting using SOPs and elevate issues as necessary

Restart services or servers when required to restore service availability

Monitor the health and status of systems and respond appropriately to outages

Assist users with account creation and access to IT systems

Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Document and communicate outage information clearly and promptly

Compile and organize data for monthly status reports

Required Skills & Experience:

Ability to work rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays)

Demonstrated customer service skills in a help desk or technical support environment

Familiarity with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow

Experience providing basic technical support via phone, email, chat, and in-person

Ability to follow and update SOPs

Strong communication skills for logging issues and guiding users

Experience with user account troubleshooting and collaboration services

Education Requirements:

Associate’s Degree

with

4 years

of demonstrated Help Desk experience

OR

Bachelor’s Degree

(may be substituted for experience)

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

is required for this role.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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