Help Desk Support Technician

MELE Associates, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking a motivated Help Desk Technician to provide Tier I/II technical support for on-site and remote personnel. You will act as the first point of contact via phone, email, and chat, resolving issues within SLAs and delivering strong customer service.

The role covers incident management, ticket lifecycle, VIP support, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to IT modernization projects and after-hours on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1+ years of IT help desk, desktop support, or customer-facing technical support experience.
• Software & OS: Windows desktop OS, Office 365 applications, Adobe products, MFA solutions, antivirus tools, and virtual desktop environments.
• Hardware & Mobility: PC hardware, monitors, network printers/scanners, and mobile devices (iOS/Android).
• Physical Requirement: Lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical troubleshooting, clear written and verbal communication, and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Incident Management & Technical Support: Troubleshoot and resolve Tier I/II incidents across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, network printers, VoIP systems, and peripherals.
• Ticketing & SLA Adherence: Manage the full lifecycle of support tickets with documentation, escalation, and verification of resolution.
• VIP & Executive Support: Provide priority technical assistance for executive personnel and coordinate with leadership for specialized resources.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create SOPs, knowledge base articles, and as-built diagrams to streamline troubleshooting.
• Project Support & Collaboration: Participate in team meetings, IT modernization projects, and rotating after-hours on-call support.

Skills

Windows OS

Office 365

Adobe products

MFA solutions

Antivirus tools

Virtual desktop

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Active Directory

Ticketing platforms

Job description

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Help Desk Technician to provide technical support and troubleshooting services to our on-site and remote personnel. Serving as the primary point of contact via phone, email, and instant messaging, you will deliver responsive Tier I/II support, resolve technical issues within established service level agreements (SLAs), and uphold our high customer service standard.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Incident Management & Technical Support: Serve as the first point of contact to troubleshoot and resolve Tier I and Tier II incidents across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, network printers, VoIP systems, and peripherals.
• Ticketing & SLA Adherence: Manage the full lifecycle of support tickets —logging, categorizing, updating with comprehensive technical documentation, escalating when appropriate, and verifying resolution with end users.
• VIP & Executive Support: Deliver priority technical assistance and transparent status communication for executive/VIP personnel, coordinating with team leadership when specialized resources are required.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge base articles, and as-built diagrams to streamline team troubleshooting and eliminate redundant research.
• Project Support & Collaboration: Participate in weekly team meetings, rapid-turnaround IT modernization projects, and rotating after-hours on-call support as needed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1+ years of IT help desk, desktop support, or customer-facing technical support experience.
• Software & OS Proficiency: Hands-on experience supporting Windows desktop OS, Office 365 applications, Adobe products, MFA solutions, antivirus tools, and virtual desktop environments.
• Hardware & Mobility: Experience configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting PC hardware, monitors, network printers/scanners, and mobile devices (iOS/Android).
• Physical Requirement: Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical troubleshooting skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CompTIA A+ Certification (Core 1 & Core 2).
• Familiarity with Active Directory administration (user provisioning, password resets, security groups, NTFS permissions, and drive/printer mappings).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise ticketing platforms.

LOCATION

This position is full-time and on-site in Rockville, MD.

SALARY

Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The range for this position is $22.00-$26.00 per hour.

BENEFITS

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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