AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Help Desk Technician I

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: QuanticoVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $20 - $29 per hour

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Create and troubleshoot tickets and provide in-person, over-the-phone, and remote technical support.
  • Log all help desk requests, generate trouble tickets, record resolution actions and time, and provide status to the Government.
  • Create, modify, maintain, delete, and troubleshoot Active Directory client accounts and systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve user/client standard end user devices application and configuration problems via telephone assistance call, remote control, and at user locations, including but not limited to operating systems.
  • Maintain and support end user device operating systems and application software.
  • Apply configuration changes, service packs, patches, updates, and security fixes and virus definition to end user devices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve user issues with cloud-based services such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office365.
  • Perform troubleshooting to resolve software baseline applications and E-Mail problems.
  • Coordinate standard system image configuration changes with the SCCM Image Team.
  • Install, configure, and maintain authorized client applications and software baselines on end user devices.
  • Perform minor hardware repair and replacements on government authorized computer systems.
  • Create/update documentation for technical processes.
  • Assist with installing/testing of system software or hardware configurations and coordinate the documentation of all hardware and software changes.
  • Use the Enterprise Service Desk system to create, modify, update, and resolve customer support requests.
  • Assist in the preparation of technical documentation and configuration of change requests.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must hold active DOD Interim Secret or Secret Clearance
  • Must have 1 year of demonstrated help desk, desk side or similar technical support experience.
  • DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification compliance is required at hire (Such as CompTIA Security+ CE, with enrollment in the Continuing Education (CE) program).
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word
  • Experience with ticketing systems like Remedy, ServiceNow, Connectwise, Jira, Etc.
  • Experience with Active Directory, Windows devices and Windows Operating Systems (OS)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
  • Strong team player; self-assured, confident, and goal oriented.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and delegate effectively.
  • Ability to solve problems and translate policies into daily routine operations.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Weekend or after-hours support may be required on occasion.
Benefits
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities
  • healthcare benefits
  • paid leave
  • retirement plans
  • insurance programs
  • education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
troubleshootingtechnical supportActive Directorycloud-based servicesoperating systemssoftware baseline applicationshardware repairconfiguration changesservice packssecurity fixes
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsteam playergoal orientedorganizational skillsproblem solvingattention to detail
Certifications
DOD Interim Secret ClearanceDOD 8570 IAT Level IICompTIA Security+ CE