SME Computer User Support Specialist

Role Overview

• Provide advanced technical, operational, and training support to end users and technical teams for PC desktop hardware, output devices (e.g., printers, scanners), and standard/software packages.
• Install, configure, and test PC desktops, laptops, output devices, and other peripherals to ensure proper functionality and compliance with organizational standards.
• Configure operating systems, including applying baseline images, setting system parameters, and ensuring adherence to security and configuration policies.
• Install, configure, and validate shrink‑wrap software and other application software packages, including performing version checks, license verification, and required patches or updates.
• Troubleshoot incidents involving PCs, output devices, and peripheral equipment by performing detailed hardware and software diagnostics to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate and track hardware repairs and replacement activities with vendors, maintenance providers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime.
• Resolve output device and desktop system problems that require coordination between end users and local area network (LAN) components, including escalating issues to network or system administrators when appropriate.
• Participate in the evaluation and optimization of system configurations, software deployments, and desktop standards to improve performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Document incidents, resolutions, configuration changes, and installation procedures in the approved ticketing or knowledge management systems to support repeatable processes and continuous improvement.
• Provide user training and one-on-one assistance on hardware, software, and peripheral usage, ensuring users understand capabilities, best practices, and basic troubleshooting steps.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and support documentation for PC and output device deployment, configuration, and support activities.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (AA/AS) from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of professional, directly applicable IT technical support experience.
• Current 8570 Information Assurance (IA) Baseline Certification at IAT Level I (e.g., A+ CE, Network+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security).
• Ability to obtain the appropriate 8570 IA Computing Environment (CE) certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Experience providing end-user support in a government environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT technical support practices, including incident resolution, problem management, and user assistance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lifecycle replacement of IT equipment, including planning, deployment, and decommissioning activities.
• Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency supporting Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365 productivity suites.
• Experience using ServiceNow or a similar IT service management/ticketing system for incident and request handling.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise printer and multifunction devices, including Xerox, Lexmark, HP, and Ricoh platforms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start, with eligibility to retain the required security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Tech Stack

• ITSM
• ServiceNow

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off