Help Desk Specialist
Job Description
What we offer
Join a mission-focused team at Fort Meade, onsite, with a culture grounded in integrity, trust, and continuous growth. This role provides a competitive year‑to‑year salary range of $72,700 to $149,200, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and professional development. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values clear communication, accountability, and delivering reliable IT support.
- Healthcare
- Wellness programs
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Family support
- Continuing education
- Time off benefits
Role highlights
- Location: Fort Meade, MD, onsite
- Shift: 8 hours, core hours 6:00am - 4:00pm
- Security: Active TS/SCI with Fullscope poly
- Technology focus: Windows and Linux operating environments
- Pay range: $72,700 - $149,200 per year
- Employment type: Regular, Full time
- Travel: None required
Responsibilities
- Provide first contact resolution for software issues as Tier 1 IT support.
- Document tickets thoroughly, ensuring timely, accurate, and detailed communication until resolution.
- Assist customers by applying technical knowledge to triage and resolve issues on a first-call basis.
- Work an eight-hour shift onsite at Fort Meade during core hours of 6:00am to 4:00pm.
- Utilize troubleshooting and problem isolation techniques to expedite identification and resolution of reported issues and requests.
- Leverage technical background to guide troubleshooting and incident management for support.
- Demonstrate sound customer service and professional telephone/ticket etiquette in responding to inquiries.
- Maintain strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to provide outstanding support.
- Respond promptly to management requirements and align with team expectations.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI Fullscope poly
- Familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, Linux)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Technology stack
- Windows
- Linux
What you can expect
- A culture of integrity
- An environment of trust
- A focus on continuous growth
Details
- Job ID: 328704
- Job category: Information Technology
- Time type: Full time
- Minimum clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Employee type: Regular
- Percentage of travel: None
- Location: Fort Meade, MD onsite
- Salary: $72,700 - $149,200 per year