Help Desk Technician III

Job Title: Help Desk Technician III
Location: Hybrid in Gloucester, MA
Position is contingent upon contract award
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: $70K - $80K
Application Deadline: July 30, 2026

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Description
IBSS is seeking a Help Desk Technician to support GARFO's Technology and Data Management (TDM) division providing IT hardware and software support to GARFO staff, several Fisheries building tenants (Inspection, Highly Migratory Species, General Counsel, Finance), the fishing industry and to a lesser extent, fisheries management councils, states, and other fishery management groups.

The TDM division is responsible for providing web and mobile based applications, technical services and support for approximately 16,000 internal and external customers (fisheries management councils, state and USCG law enforcement, state fisheries management and other fishery management groups, and commercial fishing industry users).

This role is on site 3 days a week in Gloucester, MA.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide IT software and hardware setup and support to all GARFO staff located locally and remotely in an efficient, courteous and timely manner.
• Provide database connection support to NO ffiliates (Northeast Science Center, New England and Mid Atlantic Council and Mid-Atlantic and Northeast State Marine Fisheries Staff).
• Provide web applications support to the GARFO fishing community.
• Provide multimedia support to all GARFO staff.
• Act as a backup for mail admin and google sites admin and backup duties.
  • Handle installation of SQL Developer and knowledge of setting up data connections within SQL dev.
  • Changing Oracle passwords.
• Create clear and concise documentation for use by other help desk staff and instructions for customers. This may include creating video tutorials and creating and running training labs for staff.
• Accurately record all equipment transactions on a hand receipt and any other means of tracking inventory.
• Visit field sites as necessary and maintain the government defensive driver training certificate in order to drive a Government vehicle. Field sites include New Bedford, MA, Portland, ME, and Orono, ME.
• Pack outgoing IT equipment and deliver it to the mail center.
• Pick up received IT equipment from the mail area and will unpack and make property custodian aware of all equipment going to and from GARFO and any paperwork arriving with equipment.
• Make sure hand receipts and property passes are filled out for all users taking equipment out of the building or sending equipment to GARFO.
• Update listings of any equipment going to and from GARFO.
• Provide support to the following:
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Active Directory
  • JIRA Service Management
  • JIRA
  • Cisco Anyconnect
  • Trellix antivirus and encryption
  • EPolicy Orchestrator (EPO)
  • BeyondTrust remote support tool
  • Dell laptops and desktops, Client, Canon and Client printers Google Workspace
  • Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite, Webex, and other webinar platforms
  • Multimedia equipment (projectors, microphones, recording equipment) Macbook Pro and iPad, Camtasia and Snagit
  • Oracle SQL Developer
  • R and RStudio

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:

• Associates or higher degree in computer science or a related field or at least 4 years equivalent training in information technology or a related area of study.
• Wide range knowledge of computer techniques, requirements, methods, and procedures including approaches used by other agencies to design solutions for application requirements.
• Knowledge, skills and ability to investigate and analyze routine and unusual problems, questions, or conditions associated with a particular application or specialty area and resolve problems.
• Agile Development Methodology experience or similar methodology.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized with strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment that includes flexibility working in an organization that is dispersed; coordinating with others; facilitating interactions among team members with diverse skill sets.
• Hold a valid drivers license and be able to obtain defensive driving certification.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at View email address on click.appcast.io