Field Service Representatives / Service Desk Specialists

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking Field Service Representatives and Service Desk Specialists to support a Stafford, VA client. This role is 100% onsite and involves program management, logistics, asset management, cybersecurity, and 24x7 enterprise services operations.

You will handle Tier 1/2 IT support, manage tickets, maintain Windows and Linux systems, and ensure timely issue resolution with strong customer service and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or five (5+) years of practical experience in service support management.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance or information assurance certification as required.
• Relevant software / hardware certifications (ie. CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cisco, Microsoft, or others).
• Experience in managing IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networks.
• Proficiency in system administration (ie. Windows, Linux).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a focus on collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and manage help desk tickets for Fleet 24x7 onsite.
• Ensure 24/7 support, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with timely issue resolution.
• Assist in maintaining and administering Windows servers, workstations, virtual machines, and other critical systems in an enterprise environment.
• Support account creation, password resets, account unlocks, system and network troubleshooting, hardware installation and repair, and data transfers.
• Provide user support, guidance, troubleshooting, and training.
• Install, configure, maintain, and perform routine maintenance on computer hardware, software, and network systems, including updates, patches, and backups.
• Continuously monitor network infrastructure and systems for performance, security, and connectivity issues, using monitoring tools to proactively detect potential problems.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for network connectivity, system performance, and hardware/software issues, escalating complex problems as needed.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across systems, applications, and services, following documented procedures and escalating unresolved issues to Tier 3 staff.
• Adhere to established escalation protocols, ensuring prompt resolution and maintaining accurate logs of troubleshooting steps.
• Provide timely updates to end-users regarding the status of ongoing incidents, ensuring high-quality customer support.
• Maintain and update internal documentation for procedures, troubleshooting steps, and known issues, ensuring consistent issue resolution.
• Adhere to organizational security policies and best practices to protect systems and data from unauthorized access, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and guidelines
• Serve as the point of contact for network and system inquiries from global users and clients.

Skills

Customer support

Windows Admin

Linux Admin

Networking basics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate degree or 5+ years experience

Tools

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Security+

Cisco

Microsoft

Job description

Overview

FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE / SERVICE DESK SPECIALIST (MIELS):

Bowhead is seeking Field Service Representatives / Service Desk Specialist to support a customer in Stafford, VA. Support for the contract will consist of program management; logistics; asset management; engineering; customer service; research and development of new capabilities; test and evaluation; manpower, training, and personnel; new equipment fielding and training; financial management; information assurance; cybersecurity; and 24X7 enterprise services operations and sustainment.

This position is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and manage help desk tickets for Fleet 24x7 onsite.
• Ensure 24/7 support, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with timely issue resolution.
• Assist in maintaining and administering Windows servers, workstations, virtual machines, and other critical systems in an enterprise environment.
• Support account creation, password resets, account unlocks, system and network troubleshooting, hardware installation and repair, and data transfers.
• Provide user support, guidance, troubleshooting, and training.
• Install, configure, maintain, and perform routine maintenance on computer hardware, software, and network systems, including updates, patches, and backups.
• Continuously monitor network infrastructure and systems for performance, security, and connectivity issues, using monitoring tools to proactively detect potential problems.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for network connectivity, system performance, and hardware/software issues, escalating complex problems as needed.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across systems, applications, and services, following documented procedures and escalating unresolved issues to Tier 3 staff.
• Adhere to established escalation protocols, ensuring prompt resolution and maintaining accurate logs of troubleshooting steps.
• Provide timely updates to end-users regarding the status of ongoing incidents, ensuring high-quality customer support.
• Maintain and update internal documentation for procedures, troubleshooting steps, and known issues, ensuring consistent issue resolution.
• Adhere to organizational security policies and best practices to protect systems and data from unauthorized access, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and guidelines
• Serve as the point of contact for network and system inquiries from global users and clients.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or five (5+) years of practical experience in service support management.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance or information assurance certification as required.
• Relevant software / hardware certifications (ie. CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cisco, Microsoft, or others).
• Experience in managing IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networks.
• Proficiency in system administration (ie. Windows, Linux).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a focus on collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level with Counter Intelligence Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.