Help Desk Systems Administrator, Tier 1, 6am-4pm (AE26081527)

Aeitsinc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer contribution

Five weeks annual leave

Paid holidays

Education incentives

Job summary

AEITS, Inc. in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a Systems Administrator, Tier 1, to support on-site operations. The role requires Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph, a shift from 6am to 4pm, and hands-on management of AWS infrastructure and end-user IT support.

The position emphasizes customer service, incident handling, and documentation. Certifications and a strong IT background are essential for success in this mission‑critical role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 10 years of IT experience or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of IT experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience with ServiceNow ticketing system.
• Eligible for Active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or ticketing systems.
• Log and track support requests using the help desk ticketing system.
• Diagnose and resolve basic hardware, software, and network issues.
• Provide step‑by‑step guidance to users for troubleshooting.
• Escalate complex issues to second‑level support when necessary.

Job description

AEITS, Inc., a GTSC company, is growing its team! Seeking a Systems Administrator, Tier 1.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

~~~ Shift Work - Monday to Friday 6am to 4pm

All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Mission: Management and sustainment of the AWS infrastructure.

Clearance: Active Top Secret SCI with appropriate polygraph.

Certifications

• IAT Level 1
• CompTIA A+ CE
• CompTIA Network+ CE
• Training not acceptable to meet CE Requirement

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED with 10 years or experience;
  OR
• Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience.
• StrongCustomer Service skills.
• ServiceNow Ticketing System.
• Mission essential position: May include work on holidays when required

Core Responsibilities

• Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or ticketing systems
• Log and track support requests using help desk ticketing system
• Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity
• Provide step-by-step guidance to users for troubleshooting common problems
• Escalate complex issues to second-level support or specialized teams, when necessary, via ticketing system

Technical Support Tasks

• Install, configure, and update software on user devices
• Assist with password resets, account lockouts, and access issues
• Support basic printer, scanner, and peripheral troubleshooting
• Help maintain inventory of IT assets (e.g., laptops, monitors, or accessories
• Documentation & Reporting
• Document and report solutions and procedures for recurring issues for leadership review.
• Maintain and report accurate records/tickets of support interactions and resolutions.
• Contribute to knowledge base articles for fellow co-workers and users to assist at arriving at self-service solutions.
• Accurately create and submit tickets for users containing all needed information and troubleshooting steps taken.

Customer Service & Communication

• Maintain a professional and empathetic tone when dealing with users and co-workers.
• Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users.
• Document and reply provide updates on ticket status and possible resolutions.
• Actively participate in team environment assisting co-workers when needed.
• Compliance & Security
• Ensure adherence to all IT and departmental policies and procedures.
• Report potential security incidents or breaches to appropriate teams or team leaders
• This position is mission essential, may include work on holidays when required

BENEFITS - Full-time Employees

• 401K with employer contribution. Fully vested at 1 year anniversary.
• Five (5) weeks comprehensive annual leave (25 workdays).
• Additional leave can be earned in lieu of overtime.
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
• Up to $5,000 annually for individually tailored education / training program.
• All education plans must be pre-approved by Advantage Engineering management.
• Life Insurance at 1x annual salary with employee option to purchase additional coverage for self and dependents.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• We contribute a generous portion towards the cost of monthly medical plans for any of the three medical, 1 dental and 1 vision plan provided by CareFirst.
• All employees are eligible to earn generous incentives and performance bonuses.

AEITS, a GTSC company, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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