Junior IT Service Desk Support Specialist

DecisionPoint•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Junior IT Service Desk Support Specialist for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard IT Support Services contract. NNSY's mission is to safely return warships to the Fleet on time and within budget. The NNSY CIO (Code 109) provides comprehensive IT and telecom support that maintains Fleet readiness in logistics, maintenance, engineering, supply, legal, readiness reporting, emergency response, and more. The CIO installs, manages, and secures all shipyard networks and systems; approves IT purchases; and runs a Navy/DoD-compliant Information Assurance program. It supports approximatley 10,000 NMCI seats and leads cyberspace efficiency initiatives while managing SYLAN, SECNET, Mobile Workforce Enablement, NFPCICN, standalone systems, servers, wireless networks, circuits, applications, and devices. This position is fully on-site.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Associate Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
One (1) year of relevant experience.
Certifications: Must have CompTIA Security+ (must be current and compliant with DoD 8570 or relevant agency policy).

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in information technology or a closely related discipline is preferred.
Recommended certifications: CompTIA A+, ITIL v4 Foundation, and Microsoft 365 Fundamentals or Azure Fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Providing desktop support and service desk operations, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues across Windows and macOS platforms.
Supporting Microsoft 365 applications and services, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
Utilizing remote support tools such as Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to resolve technical issues.
Operating and managing ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, Jira) for incident tracking, resolution, and escalation.
Performing user account management within Active Directory, including user provisioning, group policy administration, and access control configuration.
Applying basic networking knowledge to diagnose and resolve connectivity issues involving TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN technologies.
Demonstrating awareness of cybersecurity best practices and adherence to data handling, access control, endpoint security, and incident reporting procedures.
Maintaining compliance with role-based access control (RBAC) and acceptable use policies.
Exhibiting strong written and verbal communication, effective customer service, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Participating in or supporting shift-based or on-call operational schedules, as required.
Supporting remote and hybrid workforce environments with an understanding of service-level agreements (SLAs) and ITIL practices.