Helpdesk Specialist I

Job Overview

Job Title: Helpdesk Specialist I

Location: Shaw AFB, SC

This position is pending contract award.

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a Helpdesk Specialist I to support the AFCENT Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) contract in Shaw AFB, SCThe job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Tier 1 technical support (performing initial trouble ticket/call prioritization, diagnosis, analysis and troubleshooting and resolution of basic client hardware and software issues);

• Provide Tier 1 hands-on support to users on the AOC/CAOC floor;

• Provide solutions over the phone or remotely when feasible, and coordinate with and escalate tickets to back shops/other functional areas for support and resolution when required;

• Follow-up with end-users on status, and verify problem resolution prior to trouble ticket closure;

• Create and manage organizational and user accounts and assign, modify, and delete passwords and user privileges IAW AFCENT guidance;

• Manage SIPR PKI program;

• Coordinate on Firewall Exemption Requests (FERs)/Bluecoat Exemption Requests (BERs);

• Maintain the CFP status display systems to remotely monitor and track status of all systems, networks and connections, including internal and external links and circuits;

• Serve as focal point for ASIs and time change order/item (e.g., NOTAMs, TCTOs,

• TCNO, MTO, CCO and CTO) management, processing, tracking and status reportingacross all network enclaves;

• Maintain status tracking applications/tools; create, update, and coordinate status reports and presentation slides (i.e., COMSTATs, SITREP, etc.); and brief AFCENT leadership to provide situational awareness on outages/failures;

• Add, move and change client hardware and software to meet end user data, voice, mobile, and video needs;

• Provide system support to clients operating on the network/domain;

• Configure client level software, modify software configuration, and perform basicconfiguration management functions;

• Ensure notification of unit Equipment Custodian of any hardware relocation and equipment problems;Install equipment IAW AFCENT and SPIN-C directives;

• Assist with installing, testing, and accepting new systems according to the terms of the purchase contract and instructions;

• Periodically review the organization's needs for computer resources and validate computer equipment requirements;

• Promote user awareness concerning unauthorized or illegal use of computer hardware and software;

• Implement client workstation software patches, security fixes, and service releases according to local instructions;

• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

• DoDM 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 or higher.

G ENERAL EXPERIENCE:

• Responding to help desk tickets and resolving technical issues for hardware, software, and network systems

• Providing support for operating systems(Windows, macOS, Linux) and common software applications

• Diagnosing and resolving connectivity problems, including LAN/WAN and VPN issues

• Assisting end-users with systme logins, password resets and account management.

Education

• Associates degree in Computer Science or related field; or 2+ years' IT Help Desk Support experience, and 2+ years' of experience in Computer/IT hardware support (experience may be concurrent).

Trace Systems

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad–– whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.