Operations Maintenance and Support Specialist

The Amatriot Group

Chantilly, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$135,000–$178,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Ansible, Application Hosting, Atlassian JIRA, Chef (Configuration Management), Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Desktop Virtualization, DevOps, Documentation, Government, Help Desk, Identify Issues, Incident Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Knowledge Base, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Operating Systems, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Power Outages, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Puppet (Configuration Management), SALT (Speech Application Language Tags), Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Installation, Software Patches, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Virtual Machine (VM), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
POSTED
Today
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Location: Chantilly, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $135,000 - $178,000.

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Operations & Maintenance Support Specialist to provide technical support for cloud services, hosted applications, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in a government environment. This role serves as the frontline technical support contact for end-users while managing VDI technologies, troubleshooting system issues, and coordinating with specialized teams for complex problems. The ideal candidate will handle Tier 1 and Tier 2 support activities, maintain virtual machine environments, and ensure positive user experiences through responsive customer service and efficient incident management. Must be a US citizen and have an active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as first point of contact for end-user technical support requests related to cloud services, hosted applications, and VDI functionality, providing responsive customer service and executing deep troubleshooting
  • Create, update, and maintain technical support tickets in Jira with accurate documentation, proper categorization, and tracking of resolution times to maintain SLA compliance
  • Escalate complex issues to Tier 2/3 support teams, SREs, and Platform Engineers with comprehensive documentation, coordinating with Development, DevOps, and Architecture teams for resolution
  • Manage VDI technologies including troubleshooting and repairing User Virtual Machines (UVMs), building and deploying base images for supported operating systems, and patching running UVMs
  • Build, package, deploy, and manage Salt States to install applications in virtual machines, operating the Salt Master for application deployment across the VDI environment
  • Monitor system performance, identify patterns indicating systemic issues, and support maintenance windows with user communication during planned outages
  • Maintain and update knowledge base articles, contribute to support procedures and troubleshooting guides, and participate in continuous service improvement initiatives
  • Work with cloud providers for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support issues, escalating Tier 3+ issues appropriately
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in help desk, technical support, operations, or IT customer service roles
Experience:
  • VDI Experience: Hands-on experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technologies; Azure Virtual Desktop experience preferred
  • Configuration Management: Experience with configuration management tools such as Salt, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
  • Ticketing Systems: Proficiency with Jira or similar ticketing and incident management systems
  • Cloud Platforms: Working knowledge of Azure cloud services; experience supporting cloud-based applications
  • Operating Systems: Strong troubleshooting skills in Windows and Linux environments
  • Virtual Machines: Experience building, deploying, and maintaining virtual machine images and environments
  • Customer Service: Proven track record of providing excellent customer service and technical support
  • Documentation: Strong written communication skills for creating clear technical documentation and knowledge base articles
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with ability to resolve issues efficiently
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with end-users and technical teams
Certifications:
  • Security+ Certification (Required)
  • Azure Certification (Required)

About the Company

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The Amatriot Group