Systems Administrator / IT Support Specialist

Cwsc
Falls Church, VA

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience supporting Windows desktop/laptop environments and ITSM tool usage in the NCR region.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6+ years of IT experience and Windows environment support skills
    — “6 years of relevant IT experience
  • Professionals accustomed to on-site support and incident documentation workflows
    — “Respond to and document incidents and service requests through the ITSM tool
  • Individuals who can balance technical maintenance with customer service demands
    — “Strong customer service and communication skills

Things to consider

  • Security clearance requirements may limit eligibility to US citizens
    — “Candidate must possess DHS Suitability background investigation
  • On-site presence in the NCR region is mandatory for certain tasks
    — “Ability to provide on-site support within the NCR as required

How to stand out

  • Emphasize documented expertise in Windows desktop/laptop troubleshooting
    — “Experience supporting Windows desktop/laptop environments
  • Demonstrate availability for unscheduled after-hours support commitments
    — “Provide after-hours, night, and weekend support as required
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • installing and configuring workstations and software
  • responding to and documenting incidents
  • maintaining documentation and operational records
Typical background
6 years of relevant IT experienceknowledge of ITIL practices

Skills & requirements

Required

It OperationsTroubleshootingDocumentationIt Service Management

Preferred

Itil CertificationAfter-hours Support

Stack & domain

Windows Desktop/laptop EnvironmentsITSM ToolITILHardware/software TroubleshootingOn-site SupportAfter-hours SupportDocumentationOperational RecordsIT OperationsCustomer ServiceCommunicationTeamworkITIL CertificationRelevant Technical CertificationsIT SupportDHS Environments

About the role

Original posting from Cwsc via Lever

Provide Tier 2 IT operations and end-user support for DHS environments. The resource will support daily operations, troubleshooting, installation, configuration, and maintenance of desktop hardware, software, peripherals, and related IT services.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain workstations, laptops, peripherals, and software.
  • Respond to and document incidents and service requests through the ITSM tool.
  • Perform hardware/software troubleshooting and replacement.
  • Provide walk-up and on-site end-user support.
  • Provide after-hours, night, and weekend support as required, including during operational or emergent situations.
  • Maintain documentation and operational records.
  • Support other IT operations activities as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 6 years of relevant IT experience.
  • Experience supporting Windows desktop/laptop environments.
  • Experience with hardware/software installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Experience working with an IT Service Management (ITSM) tool and incident/service request management.
  • Knowledge of ITIL or comparable IT service management practices.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to provide on-site support within the NCR as required.
  • Ability to provide night, weekend, holiday, or after-hours support as needed.

Certifications:

  • Preferred: ITIL certification and relevant technical certifications.

Security Clearance:

  • Candidate must possess DHS Suitability background investigation or be eligible to qualify for DHS Entry of Duty background investigation followed by DHS Public Trust Clearance

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.):

  • None

Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. The posted range is appropriate for a typical candidate meeting, at a minimum, all the core requirements of the position.

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@cwsc.com.

Source: Cwsc careers (Lever)

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