
Help Desk Specialist
Platinum Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Gloucester • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 - $90,000 per year
About the role
- Provide IT hardware and software setup, configuration, and support for GARFO staff and affiliated tenants.
- Deliver timely and courteous support to local and remote users across the GARFO organization.
- Troubleshoot issues affecting desktop systems, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, and enterprise applications.
- Support Windows-based desktop environments and enterprise productivity platforms.
- Provide database connection support for NOAA affiliates, including science centers and fisheries management councils.
- Assist the GARFO fishing community with issues related to web applications and mobile application access.
- Support collaboration tools, webinar platforms, and multimedia equipment used by GARFO staff.
- Provide backup support for mail administration and Google Sites administration functions.
- Install and configure Oracle SQL Developer and related data connection tools.
- Assist with Oracle password changes and database connectivity troubleshooting.
- Develop and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for help desk procedures and troubleshooting guides.
- Create training materials, video tutorials, and training sessions to support end users and staff.
- Maintain accurate equipment inventory and hand receipt documentation for all IT assets.
- Track and document equipment transactions and inventory updates.
- Prepare and ship IT equipment and coordinate receipt of incoming equipment.
- Ensure property documentation accompanies equipment transfers.
- Travel to GARFO field locations when necessary to provide onsite IT support.
- Maintain Defensive Driver Training certification to operate Government vehicles when supporting field offices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5 years of IT help desk or desktop support experience
- Experience supporting Windows enterprise environments
- Familiarity with Active Directory account administration
- Experience with ticketing systems (JIRA Service Management or similar)
- Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills
- Ability to document technical procedures and support materials
- Ability to obtain a Department of Commerce badge / low-risk background check
- Experience supporting NOAA, Department of Commerce, or other Federal agencies
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification
- Experience with remote support tools and endpoint management
- Familiarity with database connectivity tools (Oracle SQL Developer)
- Experience supporting collaboration platforms and multimedia equipment
Benefits
- Public Trust / DOC Badge eligibility required
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT hardware setupIT software setupdesktop supporttroubleshootingWindows environmentsdatabase connectivityOracle SQL Developertechnical documentationremote support toolsendpoint management
Soft Skills
customer servicetroubleshooting skillsdocumentation skillstraining developmentcourteous supportorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingteam collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Information TechnologyBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceCompTIA A+CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+