Help Desk/Service Desk Support Specialist
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TEKsystems
MD
Summary
The specialist provides second-tier support for PC, server, and mainframe applications while collaborating with network and engineering teams to resolve complex issues. They are responsible for maintaining system security through STIGs and IAVA implementation, as well as managing user accounts and system imaging.
Job Description
Description
As a Help Desk Support Service Specialist, the work you will do will be impactful to the mission of Army Intelligence. You will play a crucial role in securing enterprise systems, advancing future capabilities while driving smarter solutions.
- Lead/Manage/Support: Under general supervision, provides second-tier support to end-users for PC, server, mainframe applications, and hardware.
- Collaborate: Handles problems that the first tier of help desk support is unable to resolve and may interact with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problems.
- Drive: Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties and recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems.
- Utilize: Maintain currency and a high level of technical skill in the field of expertise, escalating more complex problems, and providing first contact and incident resolution to customers with hardware, software, and application problems.
Requirements
- Education: Associates degree, Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: 5+ years of related experience
- Technical skills:
- Interact with customers daily to provide guidance on procedures concerning account requests, e-mail, file access/storage, and other local procedures 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.
- Imaging of Computers and/or configuring their BIOS (SCCM / PXE Boot).
- 1 Year DoD experience and NOSC support experience, including problem resolution and incident tracking.
- Security clearance level: TS/SCI (MUST have had the SCI previously)
- Required Certification(s):
- DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification
- IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent.
Skills
Help desk, Help desk support, Service desk, Troubleshooting, Windows 10
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fort Meade, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $43.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Meade,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
We’re TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers, so they can capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.
TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies.
Founded
1983
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Hanover, MD
We’re TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers, so they can capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.
TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies.
Founded
1983
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Hanover, MD