USAF - Help Desk Specialist

cFocus Software Incorporated; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

cFocus Software seeks a Help Desk Specialist to support a USAF program. The role is on-site in Linthicum Heights, MD and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. You will provide Tier 1 assistance, perform Tier 2 troubleshooting, and maintain self-service guidance for enterprise IT users.

Responsibilities include incident triage, ticketing, escalation, and documentation of resolutions. You will collaborate with remote teams and ensure timely updates per Government procedures.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• B.S. in CS/IT or related field.
• Experience providing help desk or service desk for enterprise IT users.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for users seeking assistance with systems, applications, infrastructure, and networks.
• Provide Tier 1 support and perform Tier 2 troubleshooting for designated systems within the program lifecycle.
• Maintain knowledge articles and troubleshooting guidance for Tier 0 self-service.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Technical support experience

Customer service

Education

B.S. Computer Science / Information Technology / related field

Tools

IT ticketing system

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Help Desk Specialist to join our program supporting the United States Air Force (USAF). This position is on-site in Linthicum Heights, MD. This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience providing help desk, service desk, or comparable technical support for enterprise IT users.
• Ability to troubleshoot system, application, infrastructure, network connectivity, and video or telecommunications issues and recognize when specialist support is needed.
• Experience using an IT ticketing system to document incidents, manage requests, route escalations, and follow issues through resolution.
• Ability to write clear troubleshooting instructions and knowledge articles, explain technical steps to users, and maintain complete support records.
• Customer service skills, sound prioritization, and the ability to coordinate with remote users and technical teams across multiple locations.

Duties:

• Serve as a point of contact for DC3 users seeking assistance with systems, applications, infrastructure, networks, and telecommunications. Receive requests through Government-approved support channels.
• Provide Tier 1 support for foundational enterprise services and perform assigned Tier 2 troubleshooting for designated systems and applications within the program’s lifecycle responsibility.
• Support Tier 0 self-service by maintaining knowledge articles, troubleshooting guidance, and user instructions that help resolve common issues.
• Triage incidents and service requests, determine the appropriate support queue, and route unresolved Tier 1 issues to Tier 2 personnel. Coordinate further escalation to Tier 3 specialists when needed.
• Retain ownership of escalated tickets through closure, follow up with support teams, communicate status to users, and document resolution actions.
• Respond to, document, and track incidents and service requests in the Government-approved ticketing system daily by 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Record symptoms, troubleshooting steps, escalation details, and outcomes.
• Manage and fulfill assigned requests for video and telecommunications services, including troubleshooting and coordination with the appropriate technical teams.
• Support and fulfill requests involving applications, infrastructure, networks, research and development, and innovation services within the assigned support scope.
• Assist with user onboarding and training, system monitoring, and knowledge management. Support enterprise identity, credential, and access management activities as authorized.
• Develop and update troubleshooting guides and standard operating procedures for Government review and approval by the last business day of each quarter.
• Collect service desk performance data and contribute to reports requested by the Government. Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to troubleshooting guidance and support workflows.
• Follow approved security, access, and incident response procedures; promptly elevate suspected security incidents or service disruptions to designated operations and cybersecurity personnel.