Helpdesk Technician

Digital Consultants, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Group health plans

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Pet insurance options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Digital Consultants, LLC seeks a Helpdesk Technician to provide on-site Tier I–II support for Mac desktops and peripherals in a secure DoD environment. You will handle ticketing, troubleshooting, and device configuration to restore full operation while coordinating with network and security teams.

The role requires SECRET clearance, CompTIA Security+ certification, and 1–2 years of relevant experience. Excellent customer service and on-site availability are essential.

Qualifications

• SECRET clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification before network access.
• High School Diploma is required.
• 1–2 years of Tier I/II Help Desk or Desktop Support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site Tier I–II help desk and desktop support for Apple/macOS devices and peripherals.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues to restore full functionality.
• Document issues, manage tickets, and communicate status updates.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Mac workstations per standards; support security configurations.
• Coordinate with network, cybersecurity, and Mac engineering teams for escalations.

Skills

Help desk support

Mac + Windows

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Active Directory

CAC/PIV support

ITSM

Printers & scanners

Laptop & desktop

Networking basics

VPN access

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

macOS

Windows OS

ITSM/Ticketing

VPN

Job description

Description

Leading with our people, Digital Consultants’ mission is to deliver the highest level of professional solutions while being a trusted partner and advisor to our customers. With a culture of practicality, opportunity, and creativity, we remain dedicated to being honest, trustworthy, respectful, and ethical in everything we do.?We are a certified SBA 8(a) small, disadvantaged business that supports multiple IT customers within the Federal, civilian, and private sectors. Digital Consultants also offers our employees growth opportunities, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Our founding principles, Fairness and Common Sense, make working here more than a job; it’s the Digital family.

Digital Consultants seeks a Helpdesk Technician to provide on-site Tier I and Tier II help desk and desktop support to the Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command (NMLPDC). The role focuses on restoring Apple devices including desktop computers, laptops, peripheral equipment, software, operating systems, and network connectivity to full operational status while delivering responsive customer support in a secure Department of Defense environment.

Duties to include:

• Receive technical support requests submitted by email, telephone, or service desk system; assess customer concerns, document reported issues, and manage assigned trouble tickets through resolution and closure.
• Provide Tier 1–2 technical support for Apple Mac desktops and laptops, macOS, iPads, iPhones, printers, scanners, docking stations, displays, and other Apple and peripheral devices.
• Troubleshoot, test, and diagnose hardware, macOS, application, account, connectivity, and peripheral issues affecting user productivity and access to organizational resources.
• Perform hands‑on device setup, configuration, software installation, macOS updates and upgrades, peripheral configuration, user‑profile support, and other corrective actions required to restore systems to full functionality.
• Deploy, configure, maintain, and support Mac workstations in accordance with established organizational standards, including device enrollment, security configuration, software installation, and endpoint management requirements.
• Assist users with the standard Mac software environment and common commercial off‑the‑shelf applications, including Microsoft 365/Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Citrix, Oracle, SharePoint, educational applications, and Joint Medical educational systems and programs.
• Support users with Apple‑specific functionality, including macOS settings, Apple ID and account‑related issues, printing, file access, application permissions, display and peripheral configuration, and connectivity to enterprise resources.
• Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues involving wired and wireless connections, VPN access, network shares, authentication, printers, and other enterprise services from the Mac endpoint.
• Coordinate with network services, systems administrators, application development personnel, cybersecurity staff, and Mac engineering resources when incidents require escalation or cross‑functional support.
• Escalate unresolved, recurring, or complex incidents to the Senior Mac Engineer, or other designated technical personnel, providing complete troubleshooting history and relevant diagnostic information.
• Monitor assigned incidents and work toward resolution within established service‑level expectations; close trouble tickets within three business days unless required parts, repairs, software, or equipment are backlogged, and close backlogged tickets by the next business day after required items are received.
• Provide clear, timely status updates to users and maintain accurate technical documentation, including troubleshooting actions, system configurations, asset information, resolutions, and ticket history.
• Maintain accurate inventory and configuration information for supported Mac computers, iPads, iPhones, peripherals, and related equipment.
• Follow approved cybersecurity, configuration‑management, change‑control, endpoint‑management, and customer‑service procedures when installing, configuring, troubleshooting, or supporting Mac and Apple devices.
• Assist with Mac device deployment, replacement, refresh, and lifecycle activities, including preparing equipment for new users, transferring or restoring user data as authorized, configuring required applications, and preparing retired equipment for appropriate disposition.
• Identify recurring Mac‑related issues and contribute troubleshooting information, knowledge‑base documentation, and recommendations that improve the efficiency and consistency of Tier 1–2 technical support.

Requirements

• Clearance: SECRET
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent certification required before accessing the network.
• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 1 to 2 years Tier I/II Help Desk or Desktop Support. Windows 10/11, macOS, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Active Directory, CAC/PIV support, printers, scanners, peripherals, laptops, desktops, iPhone/iPad support, basic networking, remote support tools, ITSM/Ticketing systems
• Demonstrated Tier I and Tier II troubleshooting skills for desktop, laptop, peripheral, software, operating system, and connectivity issues.
• Working knowledge of macOS and Windows desktop environments and common enterprise productivity applications.
• Ability to install, configure, test, update, and support end‑user hardware, software, and peripheral equipment.
• Strong customer service, oral communication, written communication, and ticket‑documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple service requests, work independently, and coordinate effectively with network administrators, Mac engineers, and Government personnel.
• Ability to work on site during the Government service period and support situational telework only when authorized by the Government.
• Physical Requirements: The candidate must be able to travel to other worksites as required and, with or without reasonable accommodation, sit, stand, use computers and monitors, and perform duties in an office environment for extended periods. The candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion, such as moving computers, monitors, printers, peripheral equipment, or a case of paper.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $48,000 - 55,000 depending on experience.

The company offers the following benefits to permanent, full-time employees:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group health plans
• Income protection and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Digital Consultants, an inclusive and welcoming company, is fully committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

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