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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Service Desk Technician - **Company:** Spektrum Industries (Not Inc) - **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, VoIP, Configuration Management, HP Thin Clients, Issue Tracking Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Connections, Wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi Technology, Data Logging, Tablet Computers, Peripherals, Backend, Information Technology, Front End Software Development - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3338207262&tx=IT8679TTT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Business English, * Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance ## Description NATO Digital Workplace Centre (NDWC), part of NCIA, provides simple yet innovative solutions that underpin the Digital Transformation of NATO by providing feature-rich Digital Workplace, which enable NATO staff members to connect, communicate, and collaborate. Personal Workspace service area, part of NDWC, delivers Personal and Shared Workspace user- facing services to NATO Commands, NATO Force structure and Nations in all 32 Allied Nations: * Windows-based and iOS/iPadOS-based end user device provisioning, management, operation, and lifecycle across multiple separate networks of different classifications and various form factors; * Email and instant messaging server backend and client frontend provisioning, management, operation and lifecycle across multiple separate networks of different classifications. * Print/Scan/Copy service using secure follow me printing capabilities; * Personal and shared VoIP and VoSIP services providing communication capabilities to the Staff members. The services integrate with other services such as video-teleconference (VTC), collaboration portals, financial and project management systems and enable NATO-specific functional applications higher up the software stack. Role Duties and Responsibilities WP1 - Initial Roll Out Of User Equipment The scope of this HLT is the successful delivery of 352 work positions. At a minimum, the following activities: * Local logistical support (i.e. removing devices from delivery pallets and placing into temporary local storage, assisting with asset and configuration management activities); * Deployment of client device baseline, provided by the Purchaser; * Assembly of end user equipment at user's desk in a fully functional work position; * Configuration, testing and connection of the device to the network; * Perform user acceptance tests (e.g. login with a temporary account) that ensure the previous steps in this work package are completed successfully. Produce and provide a report/checklist for each end user device; * Mount 75 Access Points in the ceiling WP2 - Roll Out Of Permanent User Equipment The scope of this HLT is the successful re-fitting of 52 work positions. At a minimum, the following activities: * Remove the user equipment from the end users' desks installed and move it to a temporary storage room or to a new working position incl. capturing asset details and assisting with device sanitization activities; * Install the newly provided user equipment comprising the same activities as described in HLT Initial roll out of user equipment. WP3 - IT Service Kiosk Incident management * Logging, updating and tracking IT issues reported by users in the Purchaser's IT Service Management (ITSM) ticketing system. * Troubleshooting hardware and software, including drivers, issues and problems using variety of Purchaser's toolsets and IT systems. * Providing resolutions or escalating issues to higher level of support if necessary. * Note: While troubleshooting to identify faults in hardware is performed as part of the incident management, hardware repairs and/or hardware upgrades are out of scope. Technical support and assistance * Providing on-the-spot assistance with IT-related queries. * Assisting with setup and configuration of personal devices (e.g. laptops, smartphones). * Image the laptops and workstations with baselines provided by the Purchaser. * Reset to factory default smartphones and tablets. * Assist with issuance and troubleshooting of smartcards and related certificates. Asset management * Issuing and receiving IT assets such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, workstations, thin clients, and peripherals. * Managing inventory and ensuring assets are properly tracked and recorded in the Purchaser's asset management system. * Ensuring the local inventory is sufficient to respond to incidents immediately. * Taking accountability for assets in inventory and follow the Purchaser's procedures regarding asset hand over and disposal. User education and training * Providing on the spot training and education to users on how to use the hardware and software effectively, adhere to IT policies, and mitigate security risks. Network connectivity and assistance * Assisting with connecting to corporate networks, Wi-Fi and VPNs. * Troubleshooting network connectivity issues. * Providing credentials to visitors for access to a guest Wi-Fi network. Feedback and improvement * Maintaining comprehensive documentation of support activities, including hardware inventory, software configurations, and resolution steps for common issues. * Gathering user feedback on the provided IT services. * Analysing the feedback to identify areas for improvement. * Implementing changes to enhance the user experience. Essential Skills and Experience * The personnel shall be knowledgeable and experienced in the nature of the tasks and activities of the Service. * The personnel shall be courteous and professional in dealing with NATO and Purchaser's staff. * The personnel shall follow local procedures to obtain physical unescorted access, including the right to carry electronic equipment, to the Purchaser's premises where the Service is delivered and logical access to the networks in scope. * The personnel shall liaise with other Purchasers' support teams as necessary. * The personnel shall use the Purchaser Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) ticketing system following the Purchaser's procedures and from end-user standpoint will show as part of the Purchaser's support structure. * The personnel shall use the Purchaser's IT support tools and systems as necessary and will have limited delegated privileges to perform the necessary activities. ## Related Videos - [Building a Cross-Platform BLE Client with Kotlin Multiplatform and Kable](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100250-building-a-cross-platform-ble-client-with-kotlin-multiplatform-and-kable) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Autism in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/427-autism-in-tech) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam)