Helpdesk Support III

Agile Defense
Quantico, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior IT support professionals with security clearance who thrive in collaborative, mission-critical environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of desktop support experience and DoD 8570 Level II certification
    — “DoD 8570.01-M IAT level II – CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, or SSCP”
  • Individuals who have worked with classified systems like JWICS and can manage incident resolution workflows
    — “Support up to 100 global users of the JWICS system”
  • Professionals experienced in mobile device support and configuration for iOS and Android platforms
    — “Configure and support mobile devices, including iPhones and Samsung devices”

Things to consider

  • Security clearance is mandatory from day one, which may limit eligibility for some candidates
    — “Must have clearance to start”
  • The role involves a mix of on-site and potentially off-hours work for releases and outages
    — “Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ITIL v4 and incident management frameworks in your resume and interviews
    — “Develop and implement incident management processes, including problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up, in alignment with ITIL v4 and ITSM guidelines”
  • Emphasize your ability to work with classified systems and maintain security compliance
    — “Provide local area network support for desktop-related issues, including software installation and service requests on both unclassified and classified networks”
  • Showcase your ability to collaborate across IT teams and resolve complex technical problems
    — “Collaborate with network services, software engineering, and application development teams to restore service and identify root causes of issues”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • timely resolution of technical issues
  • secure network operations
  • COOP support
Typical background
IT supportnetwork administrationsecurity

Skills & requirements

Required

Network SupportTroubleshootingIncident ManagementITIL V4Remedy

Preferred

Ccna-securityCysa+GicspGSECSecurity+ceSSCP

Stack & domain

Network SupportTroubleshootingIncident ManagementITIL V4RemedyWindows 11Imaging DevicesJwics SystemCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationCcna-securityCysa+GicspGSECSecurity+ceSSCPIT SupportNetwork Operations

About the role

Original posting from Agile Defense via Lever

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Req #: 1941

Job Title: Helpdesk Support III

Location: Quantico, VA | Onsite

Clearance Level: Top Secret, Must have clearance to start

Required Certification(s): Compliant with DoD 8570.01-M IAT level II – CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, or SSCP. Professional series Certification within the product groups technology scope (e.g. MCA).

Job Description:

The Customer’s mission is to deliver advanced, reliable, and secure communications and information systems that enable the Organization’s global Network Operations mission. This includes providing on‑site desktop and network support across three buildings in Quantico, VA, operating on an 8x5x52 schedule. The team supports roughly 1,200 users and a wide range of devices, including workstations, printers, phones (mobile and desk), servers, switches, and laptops. The Helpdesk processes an average of 250 trouble tickets per month at the main Quantico facility, ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues to keep operations running smoothly.

Job duties & responsibilities:

  • Provide local area network support for desktop-related issues, including software installation and service requests on both unclassified and classified networks.
  • Identify, research, and resolve technical problems related to user workstations, software, and associated equipment such as mobile phones.
  • Deliver Tier II support to end users for PC, server, or mainframe applications and hardware.
  • Support up to 100 global users of the JWICS system.
  • Monitor and respond to hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Provide support for and assist with Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP).
  • Develop and implement incident management processes, including problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow‑up, in alignment with ITIL v4 and ITSM guidelines.
  • Respond to service requests via Remedy, phone, email, and in-person technical support needs.
  • Document, track, and monitor issues to ensure timely resolution according to ITIL v4 and ITSM standards and required response times.
  • Collaborate with network services, software engineering, and application development teams to restore service and identify root causes of issues.
  • Recommend system modifications to reduce recurring user problems.
  • Coordinate with MCIA network services, software engineering, and application development teams to restore service and resolve core issues on JWICS.
  • Configure and support mobile devices, including iPhones and Samsung devices.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

  • DoD 8570 Level II certification
  • 3 Years of Desktop Support Experience.
  • Experience with Windows 11 installation and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with imaging devices.
  • Must have an active Top Secret security clearance to start

Preferred Skills

  • ITIL Foundation (v3) or greater (desired) Microsoft Certified Desktop Administrator Associate (MCA) (desired) VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) (desired)
  • Android/iOS Mobile Device Management via Intune

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions

Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit Walk Repetitive Motion Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl Talk or Hear See Push or Pull Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse)

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Source: Agile Defense careers (Lever)

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