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Helpdesk Specialist Journeyman

Cherokee FederalWashington, Washington DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 7, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Washington, Washington DC, United States
JiraTechnical SupportTicketing Systems

Job Description

Cherokee Federal seeks a Helpdesk Specialist Journeyman to provide tier 1-2 technical support for federal clients. In this role, you will resolve hardware, software, network, and account issues via phone, email, and ticketing systems; manage incidents through closure; and escalate complex problems as needed. You will support Windows, Office 365, VPN, and common enterprise tools while maintaining detailed documentation and strong customer service. Join a mission-driven, growth-oriented team supporting critical government operations nationwide.

Responsibilities

  • Provide tier 1-2 technical support for end users via phone, email, and ticketing tools
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, network, and account access issues
  • Manage incidents and service requests through closure, following SLAs
  • Administer user accounts, permissions, and passwords in enterprise systems
  • Support Windows, Office 365, VPN, and common productivity applications
  • Document issues, resolutions, and standard procedures in a knowledge base
  • Escalate complex or high-impact issues to senior engineers or specialists
  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to improve service quality

Required Skills

  • Windows and mac
  • OS support
  • Ticketing systems (e.g., Service
  • Now, Jira)
  • Active Directory account management
  • VPN and remote access support
  • Office 365 administration
  • Network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS)
  • Hardware and peripheral troubleshooting
  • Incident and request management
  • ITIL-based service desk practices
  • Documentation and knowledge base updates

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