Enterprise Help Desk Agent, Tier 1

Leidos

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On-site
Location
Lorton, VA
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Full-time
Posted
34 days ago
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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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TL;DR · Enterprise Help Desk Agent, Tier 1

Enterprise Help Desk (EHD) Agent, Tier 1 joins the Mission Enablement Center team to provide front-line technical support within a comprehensive enterprise IT environment spanning multiple classification levels. This role involves managing accounts, documenting tickets in designated tools, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues for end users, and collaborating with higher-tier teams to meet service level objectives. The position requires proficiency in ticketing systems, knowledge management, and Human-Centered Design and User Experience principles to improve service delivery. Key technologies and skills include ServiceNow ITSM, Jira Service Management, and CompTIA Security+ certification. The work involves supporting a high-impact government contract for the US Department of the Airforce, ensuring compliance with IT security policies in classified environments while maintaining standard operating procedures and knowledge base articles to ensure consistent, efficient support across various technical tiers.

What you'll do

  • Provide front-line technical support and account management to end users in a multi-classification environment.
  • Identify, research, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues for customers and contractors.
  • Document all help desk tickets accurately using clear, concise language in designated tracking tools.
  • Escalate complex issues to Tier II and Tier III teams to ensure timely resolution of customer problems.
  • Develop and edit technical documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs).
  • Perform day-to-day help desk operations while adhering to established service level objectives and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with IT security policies and protocols within a classified environment.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility before start date.
  • High School diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Active CompTIA Security+ (or higher) certification, or the ability to obtain it before the start date.
  • Proven experience in Service Desk/Help Desk environments and using ticketing systems.
  • Strong Human-Centered Design and User Experience (HCD/UX) skills.
  • Experience ensuring compliance with IT security policies within classified environments.
  • Experience supporting NOC/SOC, AFLCMC programs, or holding certifications like PMP, ITIL, ServiceNow, or Jira (preferred).

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