Help Desk Specialist

ERT•Silver Spring, MD

52d•$54,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Help Desk is the central point of contact between users and IT and has a broad range of responsibilities, including delivering high quality hardware and software support, identifying and lowering IT costs, supporting process and technology changes, and ensuring user satisfaction. Responsibilities also include identifying business opportunities, receiving and tracking calls from users, attempting to resolve issues at initial contact, escalating incidents, notifying users of progress, and maintaining agreed-upon service levels. As the focal point for all IT service requests, this individual will assist the Help Desk personnel by performing routine tasks. The right candidate will be creative and familiar with a variety of IT concepts, practices, and procedures. The candidate will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of complicated tasks. May be responsible for leading and directing the work of others. Specifically, will be responsible for:

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in an IT support environment.
Must have knowledge of Active Directory, network cabling and network file and print services.
Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications required.
Must have excellent oral and written communications skills.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the United States at least 3 out of the last 5 years and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government facilities and systems.

Nice To Haves

ITIL Foundations Concepts, Certification preferred
Cloud Technology Knowledge, Certification
Citrix Server Support
System Administration Windows, Linux
Managerial/Supervisory experience
IT Security, Vulnerability Remediation
Current Department of Commerce clearance highly desired

Responsibilities

Identify, research, and resolve complex technical problems and works with vendors.
Provide operational management support in the absence of the Help Desk Team Leader, providing the direction for day-to-day operations of the help desk, as requested
Create and evolve Help desk related standard concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure service levels are maintained.
Document, track, and monitor IT service requests to ensure resolution in a timely manner.
Assist in updating and maintenance of the Configuration Management Database (tracking of IT assets)
Troubleshooting, upgrading and/or replacing hardware and software components including but not limited to operating system installation, motherboard or power supply replacements, and software and license installation.
Take ownership of service tickets, assign and or resolve requests
Use Active Directory (AD) to manage user accounts and computers, as well as linking GPOs to OUs and Groups.
Oversee printers, supplies, and print server.
Collaborate with stakeholder to identify solutions to problems presented in virtualizing and working with software representatives to find solutions to problems.
Scan and patch systems that were showing up as vulnerable.
Manage email accounts and email groups in NOAA's ICAM system.
Perform other tasks as assigned under the supervision of the Help Desk Team Leader.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Professional Membership Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Competitive compensation plan
Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance
Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses