Help Desk Specialist
Job Description
MANTECH is seeking a Help Desk Specialist to support the United States Air Force’s 53rd Wing Technical Support Services (53rd WTSS) contract, supporting the Air Force/Space team at Nellis AFB, NV in an onsite environment. The role is focused on providing reliable technical support across client systems, networks, and user operations.
What you will do
- Use analytical techniques and established procedures to support clients, systems, and networks.
- Consult with users to determine hardware, software, and overall system functionality.
- Identify, prioritize, and resolve reported issues, including tasks such as creating network user accounts and configuring email.
- Answer user calls, determine the appropriate level of support, and route or escalate requests to the correct support tier (for example, Tier 2 and Tier 3).
- Support account management, enterprise resources applications, server administration, networking, and application-related issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and communications problems for supported computer workstation systems and applications.
- Perform security patching, document corrective actions, collect system audits, and continuously monitor systems, networks, and user operations.
- Assist with installation and testing of hardware and software.
Key qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 2+ years of direct or related experience
- Active / valid DoD 8140 IAT-II certification
- Demonstrated experience serving as a full-service IT support team member in a Windows AD environment
- Experience working within an IT support team and contributing to daily support activities
- Ability to resolve, contribute to, and provide solutions for IT needs, supporting SCIF and corporate IT operations
Technologies
- Windows AD
Security clearance
- Must have a current/active TS/SCI
- Willingness to submit to a polygraph
Physical requirements
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time
- Occasional movement within the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and to communicate with coworkers, management, and customers via email, phone, or virtual communication, which may include delivering presentations
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs