Help Desk Specialist
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TechFlow Inc. is an employee-owned company delivering mission-critical technology, engineering, and mission support services to federal government customers. We are seeking a Help Desk Specialist to support a critical DOD program - powering the platform that securely collects, analyzes, reports, and exchanges data from Transportation Security Equipment. In this role, you will serve as a front-line resource for end users, providing responsive technical support to ensure the continued availability and performance of mission-critical systems. You will work alongside systems administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders in a dynamic, highly technical government setting.
Hybrid Remote: (Must have the ability to attend in person meetings Northern VA/DC Metro area), * Provide first and second-tier technical support to end users for PC, server, and mainframe applications and hardware.
- Respond to and diagnose problems through structured discussions with users, including problem recognition, research, isolation, and resolution.
- Utilize problem management databases and help desk ticketing systems to track and resolve issues.
- Coordinate with network services, software systems engineering, and applications development teams to restore service and identify root causes.
- Escalate complex problems to appropriate personnel and follow through to resolution.
- Assist in evaluating business problems and recommending vendor software packages and solutions.
- Support the evaluation, implementation, and testing of end-user computing packages, equipment, and prototypes.
- Consult with client management and staff regarding PC and LAN systems issues and recommend corrective actions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a help desk, desktop support, or IT support role.
- Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and help desk best practices.
- Proficiency with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office 365, and common enterprise desktop applications.
- Experience with help desk ticketing systems (e.g., Remedy, ServiceNow, or equivalent).
- Working knowledge of PC hardware, peripherals, and LAN/network fundamentals.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues under pressure.
- Ability to obtain Public Trust Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting users in a government or DoD environment preferred.
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent certification preferred.
Benefits & conditions
TechFlow, Inc is 100% employee-owned. Come make a difference in a job that contributes to your future and helps us build an agile workplace!
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) - Pride in being an employee-owner and annual employer contribution (per plan guidelines)
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401k plan with Roth option.
- Eligibility for an employer match.
- Immediate vesting
Paid time off
Holidays - 11 paid holidays per year
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-paid Life & AD&D insurance plan
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Resources
Company-paid training and development program
Voluntary benefits include:
- Life & AD&D Insurance for employee, spouse, and children
- Short-term and long-term disability (per plan guidelines)
- Legal Shield and Identity Theft protection plans
- Pet Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer
About the company
Founded in 1995 at the start of the dot-com revolution, TechFlow helped large commercial clients such as Dreamworks, Toshiba, MGM, and others modernize their business systems. Today, with deep operational roots in the bi-coastal innovation hubs of California and Washington DC, TechFlow continues as a leader in applying innovative engineering, technology, integration solutions, and support services to the Federal Government’s most demanding mission and business challenges.
Our culture thrives on out-of-the-box thinking and the unique powerful entrepreneurial expressions of our employee-owners. As a 100% employee-owned company, we have a shared expectation of commitment, accountability, and responsibility driven by a culture that embraces innovation and new ideas. Our goal is not to do what has been done, but to do it better.
TechFlow has four principal lines of business: Platform Services, Digital Services, Base Operations, and Energy and Mobility Solutions. Our company has a strong track record of successful contracts in both areas and encourages cross-collaboration.
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