Desktop Support Specialist

Come join our growing team with a 21st Century Vision! At KaylaTek we understand that the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ. Our focus is not just on jobs but on building and enhancing your career through ongoing professional development training and high quality of life. Our team members choose KaylaTek for a number of reasons including our competitive compensation and benefit packages dedication to education as well as our outstanding service. Our Grow Strong Vision encompasses a place for employees to grow learn and feel a sense of belonging not just a place to work.

Employee Benefit Offerings

Comprehensive Medical Dental Vision plans FSA HSA 401(k) with company match Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Program Military Leave Support Referral bonuses and more!

Job Overview

KaylaTek has an exciting Desktop Support Specialist opportunity supporting the AFNCR IT contract at the Pentagon. The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for information systems for Headquarters Air Force (HAF) Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Joint Chiefs of Staff and other Air Force activities within the AFNCR missions to include the Pentagon Joint Base Andrews (JBA) Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) and other locations leased spaces and alternate sites. The major support areas required are: IT Operations and Maintenance; Plans Projects and Engineering (PP&E); and National Military Command Center (NMCC). The senior leaders and national defense missions that are supported require that the AFNCR operations never fail resulting in a fast-paced challenging but also rewarding environment. Desktop Support Technician are responsible for being the face of the organization and providing world-class customer service to all personnel seeking will attempt to repair install and configure; hardware software and network devices. Walkup Help Desk Desktop Specialist will direct customers to personnel and offices outside their area of responsibility and deploy and receive assets with ticket and work order numbers. Desktop Support Technician are responsible for creating and maintaining a central repository for technical advice and solutions of network systems software applications assistance automatic data processing support hardware exchange and repair service support. Assisting with reporting network performance metrics using Remedy Action Reporting System. Utilize Remedy to enter document track coordinate route resolve and close user ticket issues. Work with HQ software license manager to prevent unlicensed software on the network. Additionally they will provide non-secure and secure mobile device capability and support by coordinating with the Mobility Service Lead and customers within the AFNCR. They will work with the government and provide billing support and processing to the 844th Communications Group 844th Communications squadron and the Unit Resource Advisors (URA)

Location: Arlington VA - 100% on site

Essential Job Functions

• Provide onsite analysis diagnosis and resolution of complex hardware and software issues for end-users recommending and implementing effective solutions.
• Install configure test maintain monitor and troubleshoot desktops laptops printers and peripheral devices to meet established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Support over 1800 mobile devices within the Pentagon ensuring seamless support and service delivery.
• Oversee the migration configuration and distribution of mobile devices as part of the organizations transition to Microsoft Intune mobile device management (MDM).
• Analyze technical data and user-reported issues to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems on iOS and Android platforms.
• Coordinate with multiple Air Force National Capital Region (AFNCR) offices to address billing inquiries manage device lifecycles and support evolving mobile device requirements.
• Manage update and troubleshoot end-user software applications including Microsoft Office VPN clients security tools and custom business applications.
• Serve as a point of contact for incoming support requests via phone email instant messaging and voicemail; ensure timely and accurate issue resolution.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and OEM support teams for escalated hardware and software issues when necessary.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Common Access Cards (CAC) CAC readers and PKI certificates.
• Utilize Active Directory for account creation password resets group membership updates and access rights management.
• Support imaging deployment and replacement of user devices across the enterprise.
• Provide IT infrastructure after hours & weekend support as necessary.
• May crosstrain and support other areas of the contract when needed or as requested.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of relevant IT support experience additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Current CompTIA Security certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant).
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow Remedy or similar ITSM platforms.
• Proven experience delivering customer-facing support in a professional high-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Layer 1 networking components (CAT5/CAT6 cabling single-mode/multi-mode fiber serial connections SFP modules).
• Experience supporting Windows OS Microsoft Office and basic network troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with mobile device provisioning and management (e.g. iPhones iPads).
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting CAC authentication DoD-approved VPN clients and DoD networks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to resolve issues and complete tasks.
• Willingness to support occasional after-hours work and participate in an on-call rotation if needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Comfortable discussing technical information with users and other support personnel.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and IT concepts.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as an integral member of a team.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

KaylaTek is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-VERIFY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. KaylaTek participates in the DHS e-Verify program. KaylaTek also conducts a background check on all candidates post offer though PROScreening LLC.

Required Experience:

IC