Helpdesk Specialist

Description

Leidos is seeking an experiencedHelpdesk SpecialistinFort Belvoir, VA,to support a large, high-profile DOD contract. As a key member of the Service Desk team, you will provide critical IT support that enables the agency's Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and innovate service delivery for mission partners in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive IT Service Desk support, including installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting classified and unclassified systems. You will serve as an essential point of contact for technical triage, resolution, and escalation, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Clearance: Must have an active DOD TS/SCI clearance. (U.S. Citizen Required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Frontline Technical Support

Serve as an initial point of contact for IT-related incidents and service requests, providing timely and effective support via phone, online channels, and deskside visits.

• Perform technical triage, troubleshoot complex user-facing issues, and apply correct fixes or workarounds to restore service.

• Provide support for new employee onboarding, including the setup of all ADPE (monitors, VDI, laptops, phones, printers) and ensuring connectivity to required applications and services.

Incident & Process Management

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve assigned tickets in Remedy and/or ServiceNow, adhering to established allocation processes.

• Diligently document all work, communications, and resolutions within the ticketing system to ensure data integrity and a clear audit trail.

• Ensure all assigned tickets are managed effectively to meet or exceed the program's AQL/SLA commitments.

• Follow ITIL-based processes for incident and request management, escalating issues to appropriate teams when necessary.

Customer Service & Communication

• Deliver a high standard of customer service, communicating clearly and professionally with all personnel.

• Document and communicate service degradations or outages to affected users and contribute to resolution efforts.

• Create and refine Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) to empower users and improve first-contact resolution rates.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree with 2+ years of experience. (Additional, specific experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).

• Must have an active DOD TS/SCI clearance.

• Must possess an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification.

• Experience in IT customer service, including at least two (4) years of experience with an IT ticketing system (Remedy, ServiceNow, etc.).

• One (1) year of experience using remote desk takeover tools.

• Demonstrated experience in meeting service level goals and targets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ServiceNow.

• Experience supporting Office 365 and remote desktop applications.

• Background in Windows Server or Cisco networking environments.

• Certification in a process-based framework such as ITIL, HDI, or CompTIA.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.