Enterprise Help Desk (EHD) Tier 1
Lorton, VA - USA
Job Summary
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
The Mission Enablement Center (MDEC) is seeking an experienced Enterprise Help Desk (EHD) Tier 1 Agent to join our team on a high-impact government contract for the US Department of the Airforce (DAF). This position expands the current EHD team to meet growing mission requirements and support needs. The Tier 1 Agent will deliver front line technical support to end users operating within a comprehensive enterprise IT environment spanning multiple classification levels. Responsibilities include account management troubleshooting incident documentation escalation as appropriate and delivering high quality customer service in accordance with established service level agreements.
Primary Responsibilities
This position is a hands-on and mission essential position working as part of a team at a facility in Lorton VA.
In-depth knowledge of commonly-used IT concepts practices and procedures within an EHD environment.
Ability to effectively support customers including but not limited to account management support.
Enter EHD tickets accurately and grammatically correct in the EHD tools.
Identifies researches and resolves technical problems for end users.
Addresses customer escalations and works closely with Tier II Tier III application owners and others for quick customer resolution.
Understands EHD Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and the Tier 1 role in support of meeting SLOs.
Performs day-to-day EHD operations ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices and program procedures.
Works to achieve day-to-day objectives consisting of typically routine tasks with minimal direction/supervision as well as implementation of new processes and support.
Resolves routine problems and issues with clearly prescribed solutions.
Provides input and assists in editing work documents (e.g. SOPs IOPs KBAs training materials etc.) when needed for the EHD Tier 1 team and Program end users related to the ticketing system.
Supports cross-tierintegration to ensure consistent and repeatable processes.
Works in a matrix and non-matrix reporting structure including receiving programmatic direction from various Leadership entities.
Must be able to pay close attention to details.
Must have the ability to adapt to changing work requirements multiple tasks and priorities and be able to exercise discretion.
Must be able to work Monday through Friday eight hours per day during standard business hours. Additional hours extended shifts or schedule changes may be required to support evolving mission requirements including a transition to 24/7 operational coverage.
Clearance Required:
Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) or at least a TS clearance and the ability to obtain a SCI prior to your start date.
Ability to complete an investigation for eligibility after your start date.
Required Experience Skills and Education:
Bachelors degree with a minimum of 1 year of prior relevant experience or High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
U.S. Citizen.
Active COMPTIA Security (or higher) certification or ability to obtain prior to your start date.
Proven experience in Service Desk/Help Desk environments.
Proven experience working in ticketing systems and ability to analyze and improve SD/HD workflows ticketing systems and resolution processes.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent customer service communication organizational and technical skills.
Strong formal Human Centered Design and User Experience (HCD/UX) skills to optimize service delivery and customer interactions.
Experience ensuring compliance with IT security policies procedures and classified environment protocols.
Preferred Experience Skills and Education:
Experience working in or with a Network Operations Center or Security Operations Center.
Experience with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center programs.
Relevant certifications (e.g. PMP ITIL HDI ServiceNow JIRA CompTIA Microsoft Azure etc.)
Expert user in ServiceNow ITSM and JIRA Service Management.
Knowledge Management and/or knowledge base articles (KBAs) experience and relevant certifications.
Demonstrated ability to improve customer experience and/or operational performance through standardization or innovation.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems or deliver solutions in creative forward-thinking manner emphasis on HCD/UX.
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Original Posting:
March 26 2026For 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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $45500.00 - $82250.00The 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 Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.