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IT Helpdesk Specialist

MANTECH
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented IT Helpdesk Specialist (Executive Support) to join our team in Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Provide high-touch, "white glove" desktop support for C-suite executives, demonstrating a high degree of technical competency, discretion, and responsiveness.
  • Monitor, track, and prioritize assigned tasks and trouble tickets, assisting with incident routing, assignment, and escalation where applicable.
  • Deploy software and provide advanced desktop support for Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office/Google suites, and Adobe software.
  • Support and troubleshoot user access within a modern Zero Trust environment, utilizing Netskope for security and Okta/RSA for identity authentication.
  • Administer and troubleshoot Zoom and Google Meet/Chat for VoIP telephony services and collaborative tools.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex network connectivity issues and provide hands-on support for office hardware such as Xerox printers, DTEN boards, and poly conferencing phones.
  • Issue, troubleshoot, and maintain inventory of RSA/PKI security tokens and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) tools.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, with at least two (2) years of experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office/Google desktop support.
  • Strong working knowledge of basic network configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  • Direct experience working with Okta authentication and Netskope (or similar Zero Trust network access environments).
  • A , Security , or Network Certification, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven experience providing high-touch, VIP, or "white glove" IT support to executive-level leadership.
  • Familiarity with the ServiceNow analyst dashboard.
  • Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms like JAMF, Intune, or similar.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of handling high-pressure technical situations with discretion.

Clearance Requirements

  • None

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

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