IT Helpdesk Support Technician

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Clarksburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Yearly incentive

Medical insurance

401(k) program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday

Parental leave

9/80 schedule

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Clarksburg, MD seeks an IT Helpdesk Support Technician to provide frontline technical support for end users, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and log tickets via the Help Desk system. The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain US Secret security clearance.

Hybrid work arrangement with occasional travel to site locations. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent IT experience, knowledge of Windows 7/10 and MS Office, and

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain US Secret clearance.
• Associates degree or 0–2 years IT/helpdesk experience.
• Knowledge of MS Windows 7/10 Operating Systems.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Experience with Help Desk ticketing software.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot computer system problems and provide solutions via phone support.
• Follow policies to provide quality support through the Help Desk.
• Log and document all issues, follow-ups, and resolutions.
• Identify concerns and escalate to Level III when needed.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on complex issues.
• Utilize knowledge bases to locate solutions and train others.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Customer support

English fluency

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Windows 7/10

MS Office

Help Desk software

Active Directory (basic)

Job description

IT Helpdesk Support Technician

Req Id: 533

Location: CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI's key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits

(Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working environment

We are excited to announce that we have an opening in our Clarksburg, MD office for an IT Helpdesk Support Technician. This role reports to the Associate Client Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot computer system problems and provide solutions full-time via phone support using specific product knowledge, system utilities, and other available resources
• Follow established policies, procedures, operating instructions and processes to provide quality customer support to clients via telephone and/or Help Desk Management application
• Log and properly document all issues, follow-up, and resolution information for each assigned ticket
• Identify customer concerns or issues and resolve, or elevate to Level III Help Desk Technician Team as appropriate
• Take initiative in diagnosing less common issues and collaborate with senior engineers on level 3 problem resolution
• Utilize resources such as FAQ's, knowledge bases, white papers, websites, resolved ticket information and help tools to locate solutions
• Maintain working knowledge of all Help Desk related policies, procedures, application installation guidelines, system configurations, and current hardware, through on-going training and self-initiated research and study
• Demonstrate a consistent sense of urgency on open issues to ensure timely resolution
• Provide training to other team members as needed

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance upon hire
• Associates degree and 0-2 years of IT/helpdesk experience or combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of MS Windows 7/10 Operating Systems
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Experience working with Help Desk ticket management software
• Knowledge of PC Software/PC Hardware installation, troubleshooting and repair
• Ability to navigate challenging situations with composure, professionalism and clear communication
• Ability to follow established guidelines and instructions
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 Lbs. with/without assistance
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good Time Management and Organization skills, Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to all TDSI site locations as needed (10% travel)
• Excellent verbal and written communications -Fluent in English
• Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule, providing after-hours and weekend support for special projects and continuous operations
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values

Preferred but not required qualifications

• A + Certification is a plus
• LAN and WAN skills
• Net+
• Printer troubleshooting and repair
• Basic Active Directory Administration
• Basic SMS/SCCM experience

The annualized pay range for this role is $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at [e-mail].

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000.

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