IT Help Desk Specialist

Hybrid in Washington, DC, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
50% Travel Required
Hybrid
80000/yr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Android
  • Configuration Management
  • IOS Development
  • Microsoft Windows
  • System Administration
  • Technical Support
  • Computer Hardware
  • Mobile Devices
  • OS X

Summary

Greetings From Skysoft
 
 
Role: IT Help Desk Specialists
Location:  Washington, DC 20515
 
Required certifications:
 
  • Inspect computer equipment and prepare systems for deployment based on onboarding documentation and division-specific requirements, ensuring proper imaging, configuration, and inventory registration prior to delivery.
  • Deploy and configure Windows desktops, macOS systems, and mobile devices following the imaging process, ensuring each device is properly inventoried, validated against security baselines, and ready for end-user delivery in accordance with division-specific requirements and IRM standards.
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain employee hardware, software, and peripheral components across Windows and macOS environments, including upgrades, patches, firmware updates, and approved security configurations to maintain compliance with Zero Trust and Defense-in-Depth standards.
  • Register and configure mobile devices (iOS, Android) within enterprise mobile device management (MDM) platforms; provide users with training and troubleshooting on authentication, MFA, and secure remote connectivity.
  • Load and verify software packages and configuration baselines through automated imaging and patching tools such as Ivanti EPM, KACE, or equivalent, ensuring accuracy and adherence to approved division templates.
  • Execute system verification tests by entering administrative commands and monitoring log output to validate image integrity, patch levels, and compliance with endpoint security policies; confirm logs are being received in accordance with guidance from Sentinel, VSOC, and other monitoring platforms.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, including multi-factor authentication failures, identity anomalies, network connectivity problems, and endpoint irregularities, applying independent judgment to identify root causes and implement corrective actions while protecting sensitive data.
  • Support Tier I personnel by enforcing best practices, creating and validating SOPs, reviewing escalations, and collaborating on issue resolution. Leverage JAMF and Microsoft Intune for endpoint automation and configuration management. Apply system administration expertise to analyze Windows Event Viewer and macOS Console logs, identify error patterns, and develop evidence-based solutions to prevent recurrence.
 
 
CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (or equivalent)
Apple Certified IT Professional
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (or higher-level AWS certification)
ITIL Foundation (or equivalent service management certification)
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
 
 
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  • Dice Id: 91131645
  • Position Id: 9023425
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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Charan Singh

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