NOSC Helpdesk Specialist

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: Other Job Family: Technical Support Services Job Qualifications: Skills: Active Directory (AD), Help Desk Support, Microsoft Office, Technical Support, Troubleshooting Certifications: None Experience: 3 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: Network Operations Service Center (NOSC) Help Desk Specialist Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Help Desk Specialist and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Network Operations Service Center (NOSC) Help Desk Specialist, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of The National Library of Medicine (NLM) . You will be part of a NOSC team supporting NLM's mission to be the Nation's primary library supporting biomedical schools across the US. This role supports a critical mission for the public health, working at the prestigious National Institutes of Health main campus. You will provide Tier 1 support to important NLM clients, as well as support their critical infrastructure and applications. This position is Wednesday – Sunday or Thursday - Monday from 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. You may be asked to switch shifts with other team members based on the needs of the teams. Because this position is considered "essential personnel", you will be required to work during Federal closures or during holidays that may fall on your shift-schedule. Work Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role. HOW A NOSC HELP DESK SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: ? Providing the organization's front line of customer support, solving basic technical problems, and providing support for all assigned areas ? Tracking and documenting detailed information about each customer's service need in an incident management system ? Performing first-line (tier 1) support to determine service interruptions for desktop hardware, peripherals, and software applications ? Escalating unresolved queries to the next level of support ? Ensuring proper recording, documentation, and closure of tickets ? Sending broadcast messages with updates/news organization-wide ? Monitoring and ensuring NLM systems and programs are running appropriately to serve their clients, acting on incidents appropriately when they are detected WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Help Desk Specialist must have: ? Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science ? Experience: 3 years of related experience ? Technical skills: Minimum of two years of experience supporting Windows 10/11 and MAC computers in a Tier 1 or higher environment Working knowledge of Helpdesk software and remote control interactions Client-facing experience Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures for end user technical support Advanced troubleshooting skills ? Security clearance level: Must be able to obtain a NIH Public Trust ? Role requirements: Excellent client-facing experience Good problem-solving and research skills Ability to effectively communicate ? Preferred Skills: Previous work in an IT Service Center and/or data center ? Location: Onsite GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ? Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ? Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ? Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ? Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward. The likely hourly rate for this position is between $29.03 - $39.27. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: None T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA MD Bethesda Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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