Helpdesk Technician

Digital Consultants LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Group health plans

Income protection

Job summary

Digital Consultants LLC in Bethesda, MD seeks three Helpdesk Technicians 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 desktops, laptops, Apple devices, peripheral equipment, software, operating systems, and network connectivity to full operational status while delivering responsive customer support in a secure Department of Defense environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Tier I/II Help Desk or Desktop Support experience.
• Active secret clearance is required to access the network.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification required before network access.

Responsibilities

• Receive trouble calls via email or phone, document issues, and manage tickets through closure.
• Troubleshoot, test, and diagnose Dell and Apple desktops/laptops, iPads/iPhones, printers, and peripherals.
• Identify and resolve hardware, software, OS, application, and network issues affecting user productivity.
• Perform updates, installations, configuration changes, and software setups to restore functionality.
• Coordinate with network services and application teams for escalation or cross-functional support.
• Escalate complex incidents to senior staff when needed.
• Maintain clear status updates and thorough ticket documentation.
• Follow cybersecurity and configuration-management procedures during all support activities.

Skills

Tier I/II troubleshooting

Windows/macOS desktop environments

End-user hardware/software support

Ticket documentation

On-site support

Government environment security

Education

Associate degree in IT or related discipline

Tools

Windows

macOS

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Active Directory

CAC/PIV support

Printers/Scanners/Peripherals

Laptops/Desktops

iPhone/iPad support

Networking basics

ITSM/Ticketing systems

Job description

Description

the Digital family. Digital Consultants seeks three Helpdesk Technicians 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 desktop computers, laptops, Apple devices, peripheral equipment, software, operating systems, and network connectivity to full operational status while delivering responsive customer support in a secure Department of Defense environment.

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 three Helpdesk Technicians 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 desktop computers, laptops, Apple devices, 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 trouble calls submitted by email or telephone, listen to customer concerns, document each issue, and manage the associated trouble ticket through closure.
• Troubleshoot, test, and diagnose Dell desktops and laptops, Apple desktops and laptops, iPads, iPhones, printers, scanners, and other peripheral devices.
• Identify and resolve hardware, software, operating system, application, and network-interface problems affecting user productivity or connectivity.
• Perform hands-on updates, upgrades, installations, configuration changes, peripheral setup, and other corrective actions required to restore equipment to full functionality.
• Assist users with the standard software load and common commercial off-the-shelf applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Citrix, Oracle, SharePoint, Macintosh operating systems, educational software, and Joint Medical educational systems and programs.
• Coordinate with network services, software systems, and application development personnel when an issue requires escalation or cross-functional support.
• Escalate unresolved or complex incidents to the Junior Network Administrator, Senior Network Administrator, or Mac Engineers, as appropriate.
• Close trouble tickets within three business days unless required parts, repairs, software, or equipment are backlogged; close backlogged tickets by the next business day after required items are received.
• Provide clear status updates to users and maintain accurate technical, configuration, asset, and ticket documentation.
• Follow approved cybersecurity, configuration-management, and customer-service procedures while performing all support activities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Tier I and Tier II troubleshooting skills for desktop, laptop, peripheral, software, operating system, and connectivity issues.
• Working knowledge of Windows and macOS 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.
• Clearance: Active secret clearance
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent certification required before accessing the network.
• Education: Associate degree in IT or related discipline; two additional years of relevant experience may substitute.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 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
• 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 $50,000 - 58,000 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