Help Desk Specialist - Apex Systems

Apex Systems is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Help Desk Support Service Specialist to join our team for a long-term contract at Ft. Meade, MD in support of the US Army!

Please see below for more information:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Help Desk Support Service Specialist with Apex Systems. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At Apex Systems, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

As a Help Desk Support Service Specialist, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Help Desk Support Service Specialist joining our team to support the US Army.

Overview:

Job Title: Help Desk Support Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time, W2, long-term contract

Shift/Hours: Standard EST core hours

Compensation: $35/hr - $40/hr+ (rate dependent upon experience)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI required

HOW A HELP DESK SUPPORT SERVICE SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Under general supervision, provides second-tier support to end-users for PC, server, mainframe applications and hardware.

Handles problem that the first-tier of help desk support is unable to resolve.

May interact with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problem.

Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties.

Recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems.

Maintains currency and high level of technical skill in field of expertise.

Escalates more complex problems to Senior Level.

Provides first contact and incident resolution to customers with hardware, software, and application problems. Includes both customer telephone support as well as electronically submitted requests

Perform systems administration of desktop systems connected to local and wide area networks. Provide desktop system management/maintenance responsibilities involving account monitoring, account creation, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.

Monitor systems/networks in real time NOSC environment and initiate fix actions or problem escalation to Tier II/Tier III admins.

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.

Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems

Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network/print devices, and mobile devices. Provides polite and friendly customer service A

Attempts to resolve as many incidents during the first contact, or at Tier I/II. Efficiently escalates incidents to Tier III when required.

Documents incident status and solutions in incident database tools.

Possesses current working knowledge of computers, printers, laptops, and common windows applications

Works through various types Tier I issues with telephone assist

Provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions or solutions to common problems as part of a customer self-help capability

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in computer troubleshooting and support

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of desktop operating systems and applications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Interact with customers on a daily basis to provide guidance on procedures concerning account requests, e-mail, home directories, file access/storage, and other local procedures as required to ensure mission success.

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network and systems administration and support

Knowledge of related hardware and software

Perform STIGs & IAVA implementation for system devices, perform imaging of systems, CERP replacement, etc.

Perform Level I/II Active Directory functions such as unlocking accounts, creating and issuing accounts, etc.

Imaging of Computers and /or configuring of their BIOS (SCCM / PXE Boot)

1 Year DoD experience

NOSC support experience, including problem resolution and incident tracking

Imaging of Computers and /or configuring of their BIOS (SCCM / PXE Boot).

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

Required Certification(s):

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract

IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent

Location

Ft. Meade, MD

Additional

Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract

Position may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activity

If interested in learning more, feel free to apply or send inquiries to kgallagher@apexsystems.com.

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