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Help Desk Analyst
Location: In-Person - On-Site
Job Type: Full-time | 8-hour shift | Monday Friday
Travel: Up to 30% for project-based activities
Join a Leading Aerospace and Defense IT Environment
Odyssey Information Services is seeking a Help Desk Analyst to support a cutting-edge IT environment in the aerospace and defense industry. In this role, you’ll provide end-user support, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and ensure technology systems run smoothly and securely.
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in dynamic settings, enjoys solving technical problems, and values exceptional user support.
Key Objectives
Deliver timely, professional IT support to end users
Troubleshoot desktop, software, and network issues
Ensure proper documentation and knowledge base updates
Assist with system updates, patches, and project rollouts
Core Responsibilities
Respond to incoming IT support tickets and calls
Diagnose and resolve software, hardware, and connectivity issues
Escalate complex issues to senior technical staff as needed
Support installations, upgrades, backups, and configuration tasks
Maintain and monitor printers, workstations, and other peripherals
Adjust user settings and access permissions
Contribute to internal documentation and process improvements
Participate in local and enterprise-wide IT initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years in a help desk or technical support role
Strong knowledge of desktop and network troubleshooting
Proficient with hardware (PCs, printers, peripherals)
Familiar with:
Windows Server environments
Microsoft O365 and Azure AD
Firewall technologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in IT or related field
Preferred Experience
VPN, MFA, and ticketing systems (ServiceNow, etc.)
Active Directory, infrastructure hardware, and VOIP phone systems
Security systems, video surveillance, or badge access controls
Familiarity with CMMC and NIST standards is a plus
IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco) preferred
Work Conditions & Requirements
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift moderate-weight equipment
Comfortable working indoors/outdoors and traveling between work sites
Potential exposure to mechanical environments or electrical systems
Up to 30% travel required during project implementations