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Senior IT Helpdesk Technician

Canvas Inc.

Onsite (Huntsville, Alabama) Senior Level
Posted 2 days ago

Skills

IT Troubleshooting Active Directory Windows OS User Account Management Ticketing Systems Hardware Support Network Connectivity DoD IT Compliance Customer Service Onboarding/Offboarding Technical Documentation System Monitoring VIP Support Enterprise Applications Microsoft Office Suite Mentorship

About the Role

Duties:

  • Serves as a senior help desk technician, providing advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex IT support tickets.

  • Supports daily help desk operations, including ticket triage, workload balancing, and escalation management.

  • Communicates IT issues, outages, and resolutions to users in a clear, timely, and professional manner.

  • Provides hands-on support for hardware, software, network connectivity, user accounts, and system access across multiple environments.

  • Coordinates with network, cybersecurity, and system administration teams to resolve cross-functional technical issues.

  • Supports user onboarding and offboarding, including account provisioning, permissions, and equipment setup.

  • Documents troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and procedures to enhance the help desk knowledge base.

  • Monitors system performance and recurring issues; recommends improvements to enhance user experience and reliability.

  • Provides support to VIP and senior leadership, ensuring responsive and high-quality service.

  • Tracks IT service requests, incidents, and taskings; provides status updates as needed.

  • Supports configuration, deployment, and maintenance of end-user devices and peripherals.

  • Assists in maintaining compliance with DoD IT policies, cybersecurity requirements, and organizational procedures.

  • Provides guidance and mentorship to junior technicians, as appropriate.

  • Maintains awareness of IT system changes, updates, and maintenance activities to proactively support users.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Experience:

·         Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT support, help desk operations, or enterprise technical troubleshooting.

·         Demonstrated experience supporting DoD or Army IT environments, including classified and unclassified networks.

·         Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Active Directory, user account management, and enterprise applications.

·         Experience resolving complex technical issues involving hardware, software, network connectivity, and system access.

·         Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to non-technical users and senior leaders.

·         Strong customer service skills with the ability to support a diverse workforce in a high-tempo environment.

·         Experience with ticketing systems such as Remedy, ServiceNow, or equivalent.

·         Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks with minimal supervision.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and common enterprise productivity tools.

·         Must have a current driver’s license.

·         Travel: 5–10%

·         Must be a U.S. Citizen.

·         Must have an active DoD Secret clearance upon hire and the ability to maintain it.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

  • Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

 

PREFERRED / DESIRED SKILLS:

  • DoD 8570/8140 certifications such as Security+, Network+, A+, or equivalent.

  • Experience supporting enterprise-level DoD help desk operations.

  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management best practices.

  • Experience with enterprise imaging, device deployment, and configuration tools.

  • Experience supporting VIP users or senior leadership.

  • Knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity requirements and user compliance practices

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