What are the responsibilities and job description for the Help Desk Technician position at TEKsystems?
Description
The Computer Help Desk Technician provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 end-user support for the Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) personnel at McDill AFB, FL. This role is responsible for incident intake, tracking, resolution, and documentation, as well as desktop/laptop system support and computer image deployment across classified and unclassified environments. The position supports mission-critical operations and requires strong customer service skills, technical troubleshooting expertise, and strict adherence to Government incident management, configuration, and security requirements.
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for user-reported IT incidents, service requests, and technical issues.
Log, track, update, escalate, and close tickets using Government-directed incident handling and trouble ticketing systems.
Ensure all incidents are documented accurately and in accordance with response and escalation timelines defined in the PWS.
Maintain compliance with incident metrics, including ticket assignment, resolution, and documentation standards.
Provide regular updates to users and escalate unresolved or priority issues as required.
Support preparation of incident metrics and data inputs for Monthly Status Reports (MSRs).
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for unclassified and classified desktop and laptop systems.
Install, configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and remove end-user systems and peripherals.
Perform touch maintenance on IT equipment, including printers, scanners, and approved network peripherals.
Respond to on-site user support requests within established service-level timelines.
Replace unserviceable equipment within required response windows.
Ensure proper hand receipts and property accountability documentation for all issued or replaced equipment.
Assist in deploying and maintaining approved baseline computer images for JECC systems.
Load, refresh, and reimage systems using Government-approved images.
Support maintenance of a local image library and ensure systems meet security certification requirements.
Coordinate with service providers and system administrators to apply updated images and patches.
Support testing and deployment of updated images within required timelines.
Skills
Customer service, Troubleshooting, Help desk support, security clearance, ticketing system, comptia a
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience supporting DoD or federal government IT environments
Experience supporting SIPRNet and NIPRNet users
Familiarity with ITIL-based incident management processes
Experience supporting classified systems or secure facilities
CompTIA A , Network , or equivalent certifications
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
The Computer Help Desk Technician provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 end-user support for the Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) personnel at McDill AFB, FL. This role is responsible for incident intake, tracking, resolution, and documentation, as well as desktop/laptop system support and computer image deployment across classified and unclassified environments. The position supports mission-critical operations and requires strong customer service skills, technical troubleshooting expertise, and strict adherence to Government incident management, configuration, and security requirements.
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for user-reported IT incidents, service requests, and technical issues.
Log, track, update, escalate, and close tickets using Government-directed incident handling and trouble ticketing systems.
Ensure all incidents are documented accurately and in accordance with response and escalation timelines defined in the PWS.
Maintain compliance with incident metrics, including ticket assignment, resolution, and documentation standards.
Provide regular updates to users and escalate unresolved or priority issues as required.
Support preparation of incident metrics and data inputs for Monthly Status Reports (MSRs).
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for unclassified and classified desktop and laptop systems.
Install, configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and remove end-user systems and peripherals.
Perform touch maintenance on IT equipment, including printers, scanners, and approved network peripherals.
Respond to on-site user support requests within established service-level timelines.
Replace unserviceable equipment within required response windows.
Ensure proper hand receipts and property accountability documentation for all issued or replaced equipment.
Assist in deploying and maintaining approved baseline computer images for JECC systems.
Load, refresh, and reimage systems using Government-approved images.
Support maintenance of a local image library and ensure systems meet security certification requirements.
Coordinate with service providers and system administrators to apply updated images and patches.
Support testing and deployment of updated images within required timelines.
Skills
Customer service, Troubleshooting, Help desk support, security clearance, ticketing system, comptia a
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience supporting DoD or federal government IT environments
Experience supporting SIPRNet and NIPRNet users
Familiarity with ITIL-based incident management processes
Experience supporting classified systems or secure facilities
CompTIA A , Network , or equivalent certifications
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $28 - $36