IT Support Technician

Talascend is currently seeking an IT Support Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Overview

The IT Support Technician provides second-level end-user support for personnel, resolving complex hardware, software, and connectivity issues that cannot be resolved at first contact. This role supports service delivery objectives by restoring service quickly, maintaining accurate ticket records, and meeting service level expectations for incidents and requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide second-level technical support for end users across hardware, software, peripheral, and connectivity issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex operating system and application issues on Windows and macOS endpoints.
• Deliver support during assigned call-in and walk-in service desk coverage windows, and restore user productivity through timely diagnosis and resolution.
• Escalate unresolved incidents to appropriate teams with complete technical details and troubleshooting history.
• Manage incident and request tickets in the enterprise ticketing system, ensuring accurate categorization, prioritization, and documentation.
• Maintain ticket lifecycle ownership from assignment through closure in accordance with SLA targets.
• Coordinate with internal support teams and external support groups to ensure timely reassignment and resolution of escalated work.
• Capture clear resolution notes and trend indicators to support service quality reporting and process improvement.
• Perform workstation imaging, provisioning, and deployment for new and replacement devices.
• Configure and support peripherals and enterprise-standard software packages for SEC users.
• Validate endpoint readiness, including required configurations and secure connectivity to SEC services.
• Assist with hardware refresh, device swaps, and asset lifecycle activities consistent with contract procedures.
• Assist with user training and provide guidance on best practices for SEC IT systems and tools.
• Contribute to support documentation and reusable troubleshooting steps for faster issue resolution.
• Partner with senior technicians and engineering teams to identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in continuous service improvement activities aligned with operational and customer experience goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of IT support experience in a service desk or desk-side environment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems, hardware troubleshooting, and enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Technical Skills: Windows and macOS endpoint troubleshooting and support; Hardware diagnostics and peripheral support (laptops, desktops, monitors, printers, docking stations); ServiceNow or comparable ticketing/ITSM platform usage; ITIL-aligned incident and request management practices; Workstation imaging, deployment, and enterprise software configuration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal civilian agency users in a high-visibility mission environment.
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
• Experience supporting VIP users and high-priority incident workflows.
• Familiarity with enterprise endpoint management and collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365).
• CompTIA A+, Microsoft endpoint support, or similar end-user support certifications.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate.