Help Desk Specialist

Help Desk Specialist

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Help Desk Specialist to join our Air Force / Space team at Nellis AFB. The Computer User Support Specialist's primary function is to support the United States Air Force's 53rd Wing Technical Support Services (53rd WTSS) contract. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analytical Support: Provide analytical techniques and procedures in support of clients, systems, and networks. Consult with users to determine hardware, software, and system functionality.
• Network, User, and Systems Support: Identify, prioritize, and resolve reported issues, including creating network user accounts and configuring email.
• Helpdesk Support: Field user calls, determine the level of support required, and escalate/distribute calls to appropriate tiers (e.g., Tier 2, Tier 3).
• Troubleshooting: Provide support for account management, enterprise resources application, server administration, networking, and application issues.
• Software/Hardware Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and communications issues related to supported computer workstation systems and applications.
• Security and Monitoring: Perform security patching, document corrective actions for issues, collect system audits, and continuously monitor systems, networks, and user operations. Hardware/Software Installation: Provide installation and testing of hardware and software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 2 years direct/related experience
• Active / valid DoD 8140 IAT-II certification
• Demonstrated experience as a full-service IT support team member in a Windows AD environment.
• Experience working within an IT support team, contributing to and collaborating on daily support activities.
• Ability to resolve, contribute to, and provide solutions for IT needs, supporting SCIF and corporate IT operations.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI
• Willingness to submit to a polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

The projected compensation range for this position is $77,200.00-$128,800.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at and provide your name and contact information.