Senior Help Desk Specialist

JCS Solutions LLC

$70K — $94K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years in help desk operations or IT support
  • CompTIA Security+ or MCSA certification
  • Supervisory and team leadership experience
  • Proven experience managing help desk staff and operations
  • In-depth knowledge of Windows desktop applications and troubleshooting
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and guide help desk staff daily
  • Oversee both phone and in-person user support operations
  • Manage support for e-mail, directories, and Windows desktop applications
  • Ensure staff acts as first point of contact for troubleshooting
  • Coordinate the resolution of hardware and software issues with PCs and printers

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment
  • Work closely with a dedicated team in a structured role
  • Potential for expansive experience within defense IT support
  • Worksite located in Arlington, VA with potential networking benefits
  • Structured process for staff mentorship and development
Full Job Description
Job Summary
JCS Solutions LLC is seeking a Senior Help Desk Specialist to provide daily supervision and direction to help desk staff responsible for phone and in-person support to users in the areas of e-mail, directories, standard Windows desktop applications, and hardware/software troubleshooting.

What you will do:
  • Provide daily supervision and direction to help desk staff
  • Oversee phone and in-person user support operations
  • Manage support for e-mail, directories, and Windows desktop applications
  • Ensure staff serves as first point of contact for troubleshooting
  • Coordinate resolution of hardware/software PC and printer problems

What you will bring:
  • 5 years of experience in help desk operations or IT support
  • CompTIA Security+ or MCSA certification
  • Supervisory and team leadership experience
  • Experience managing help desk staff and operations
  • Knowledge of Windows desktop applications and troubleshooting
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

How you will wow us:
  • Prior experience managing help desk operations for DoD, DISA, or DES
  • Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance strongly preferred
  • Ability to work on-site at Arlington, VA
  • CompTIA Security+ or MCSA certification
  • Experience leading teams in defense IT support environments
  • Familiarity with DoD service level agreements and metrics

This position is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to perform work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
The role may also require the following:
  • Frequent use of a computer, including typing and viewing multiple monitors for extended durations (up to 6-8 hours per day)
  • Occasional standing, walking, and moving between work areas or office locations
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of equipment weighing up to 25 pounds (e.g., laptops, monitors, or peripherals)
  • Visual ability to read screens, documents, and system outputs with or without corrective lenses
  • Ability to bend, stoop, or reach as needed to set up or troubleshoot equipment
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $70,000.00 - $94,000.00

NOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team willonlycome from @JCSSolutions.com. We want to emphasize thatwe do not conduct any interviews over Discord, Slack, Skype, Zoom, or any chat app.

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