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Help Desk Manager

Alpha Omega Integration LLC

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$88,000–$135,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Air Force, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Computer Maintenance, Computer Systems, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, DOS Operating System, Data Recovery, Department of Health and Human Services, Documentation, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC), Federal Government, File Maintenance, File Systems, Government, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Upgrades, Hardware Virtualization, Help Desk, Homeland Security, IT Service Management (ITSM), Identify Issues, Incident Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intellectual Property (IP), Inventory Management, Leadership, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services), Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows NT Group Policy, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Network Administration/Management, Operating Systems, Operations, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Sales Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secret Clearance, ServiceNow, Software Administration, Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Treasury, Trouble Tickets, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), User Account Administration, Windows PowerShell, Work From Home
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Help Desk Manager
Clearance Required: Active Secret
Work Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC (Remote & Onsite Required)

Alpha Omega is seeking a highly motivated, customer-oriented, dual-role Helpdesk Manager with infrastructure and Systems Administrator experience to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of windows server administration to include version upgrades, migrations, and application and server patching. May develop, run tests on, implement, and/or maintain operating system and related software. This individual troubleshoots and/or resolves software, operating system, and networking problems. Schedules, performs, or monitors system backups or, when necessary, perform data recoveries. This candidate will also perform light duty ServiceNow incident management.

This is a hybrid position, meaning the candidate will work remotely and must be on-site when requested by the customer and/or dictated by work requirements

Key Responsibilities:
  • First point of contact for trouble tickets and requests.
  • Respond to telephone calls, email, and personal requests for technical support.
  • Respond to trouble tickets, execute low level tasks such as permission assignments, escalate complex issues to Operations team; work with Operations personnel to resolve issues.
  • Provide technical support for the daily business functions of internal customers
  • Walk customer through problem-solving process
  • Follow up with customers to ensure issue has been resolved
  • Update helpdesk guide and SOPs and maintain server documentation library.
  • Ensure that systems and their applications are at current release levels, patched, securely configured, and operational
  • Address vulnerabilities and other security issues on Windows servers
  • Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities
  • Identify sources of software problems and take appropriate corrective actions including escalating through tiered support as appropriate
  • Resolve technical problems with Windows systems with vendor support
  • Participate in server migration to most current Windows OS
  • Install new/rebuild existing servers and configure virtual hardware, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
  • Maintain an inventory of all supported applications, services and systems
  • Conduct periodic inventory tracking for new and used software and servers
  • Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures
  • Perform account management activities for system administrators such as unlocking accounts, managing group membership
  • Coordinate, daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up and restores are tested
  • Add, remove, and maintain user accounts, groups, and other functions in active directory
  • Add, remove, and maintain network file infrastructures
  • Create and implement GPOs, PowerShell scripts, and registry edits
  • Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required
  • Maintain daily performance of computer systems
  • Configure Windows and third-party services as necessary


Required Qualifications:

Required Experience/Skills:
  • 4 years of overall IT experience
  • Experience with ServiceNow Incidents and Reports
  • Eagerness to learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022
  • Due to one-one interaction with users, exceptional communication skills, desk-side manners, positive demeanor and appearance are key requirements.
  • Strong organization and time management, problem solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills are required.
  • Analytical thinking skills required; must be able to think outside the box.
  • Basic Understanding of Microsoft Server platforms and technologies including Windows Server, IIS Web Server, Active Directory, Group Policy administration, user and group management, service account management.
  • Experienced in managing and administering systems update and patching in an enterprise environment
  • Able to work after hours as needed.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Microsoft Server platforms and technologies
  • Knowledge of installing Windows updates on servers
  • PowerShell scripting skills


(Required or Preferred) Education:
  • Associate's Degree


Desired Certification(s):
  • CompTIA Certificate such as A+, Security+, Server+, or Network+


Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $88,000 - $135,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company's policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:
  • 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
  • Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company's holiday schedule each year)
  • Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
  • Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
  • 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
  • FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
  • Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation's continued global leadership.

We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:
  • National Security - supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
  • National Resilience - supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values-Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)- we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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