About the Role
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC seeks a skilled, customer-focused professional to provide advanced technical support to end users. This role involves diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and system issues, along with configuring, imaging, deploying, and maintaining computer systems and peripherals. The specialist will also offer technical guidance and training on hardware, operating systems, and business applications, ensuring reliable and efficient operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong troubleshooting skills, excellent customer service, and a commitment to timely, effective technical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide Tier II/III technical support to end users by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex hardware, software, operating system, and system-related issues
- Manage help desk requests, incident reports, and service tickets, ensuring timely resolution, accurate documentation, and appropriate escalation of unresolved issues
- Respond to user support requests through automated ticketing systems (e.g., Remedy, ITSM) and remote support tools while maintaining high levels of customer service and responsiveness
- Install, configure, image, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, relocate, and repair desktops, laptops, printers, handheld devices, and other peripheral equipment
- Configure and support Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications (with emphasis on Outlook), and NCES products
- Provide on-site support for NIPRNET and SIPRNET environments, ensuring mission-critical systems remain operational and prioritizing support for senior leadership and command personnel
- Perform user account administration, including password resets, access management, permissions support, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) activities
- Support network connectivity and remote access technologies, including Wi-Fi, VPNs, AirCards, CAC/Smart Card readers, Outlook Web Access, and related communication tools
- Deploy, maintain, and update Army Golden Master-approved desktop images and office automation software in accordance with organizational standards
- Conduct routine system maintenance, software installations, updates, patches, backups, and hardware lifecycle management activities
- Maintain accurate hardware and software inventories and ensure accountability and tracking of assigned IT assets
- Monitor, track, and report ticket status, system performance metrics, and support trends to leadership
- Analyze recurring technical issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions and process improvements to enhance system reliability and user satisfaction
- Support collaborative technologies and mission-support applications, including Jabber, DCO Connect, Google Earth, and other operational tools
- Develop, document, and implement IT support procedures while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements, organizational policies, and security regulations
- Collaborate with network engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity teams, and other stakeholders to support projects, system upgrades, and complex troubleshooting efforts
- Provide daily system status updates and promptly escalate mission-impacting incidents, outages, and cybersecurity concerns to leadership
Requirements
- Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to maintain clearance throughout employment
- 4+ years of experience providing desktop support, PC maintenance, or end-user technical support in an enterprise environment
- Experience delivering Tier II/III technical support and resolving complex hardware, software, and system issues
- Strong knowledge of desktop and laptop hardware, Microsoft Windows operating systems, and enterprise software applications
- Proficiency with IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms, ticketing systems, and remote support tools
- Experience supporting Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Microsoft Outlook
- Familiarity with NIPRNET and SIPRNET environments and DoD information technology support practices
- Knowledge of remote access technologies, including VPNs, CAC/Smart Card authentication, wireless connectivity, and mobile computing solutions
- Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives, including IAVA remediation, system patching, vulnerability management, and compliance activities
Skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Excellent customer service abilities
- Desktop and laptop hardware knowledge
- Microsoft Windows operating systems knowledge
- Enterprise software applications knowledge
- IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms proficiency
- Ticketing systems proficiency
- Remote support tools proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite support (Outlook emphasis)
- NIPRNET and SIPRNET environments familiarity
- DoD information technology support practices
- Remote access technologies knowledge (VPNs, CAC/Smart Card authentication, wireless connectivity, mobile computing solutions)
- Cybersecurity initiatives support (IAVA remediation, system patching, vulnerability management, compliance)
Work Type
- On-site
Experience Level
- 4+ years of experience providing desktop support, PC maintenance, or end-user technical support in an enterprise environment
- Tier II/III technical support experience
Education Level
- High school diploma/GED
- IAT II certifications as specified in DoD 8570.01-M and BBP 05-PR-M-0002
- MS Desktop Support Technician or equivalent certification (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- USD $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid federal holidays
About the Company
- Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions.
- We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.
- Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions.
- Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."
Equal Opportunity
- Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.
