Help Desk Specialist - Baltimore, MD

Help Desk Specialist

Job #: 26-2280

Clearance: N/A

Location:

Baltimore, MD

Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting‑edge transformative solutions.

Navitas is seeking a skilled Help Desk Specialist to provide technical support and end‑user assistance within a large‑scale enterprise IT environment supporting the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). This individual will serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting desktop hardware, software, printer, server, and network‑related issues while supporting enterprise systems, infrastructure operations, and Help Desk services.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments, Active Directory administration, server management, and customer‑focused Help Desk operations. This role requires excellent communication skills, technical troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to provide responsive and effective technical support within a fast‑paced enterprise environment.

• Provide telephone, remote, and in‑person technical support for desktop systems, enterprise applications, network connectivity, and end‑user technology issues.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for troubleshooting PC hardware, software, printer, server, and network‑related problems.
• Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair network software, servers, operating systems, and network utilities to minimize user downtime and maintain operational continuity.
• Maintain enterprise systems in compliance with Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Office of Enterprise Technology (OET), and Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) security standards, policies, and best practices.
• Create and deploy scripts, automation solutions, and technical processes to improve operational efficiency and streamline support activities.
• Administer and maintain Active Directory environments including user accounts, group policies, organizational units, permissions, replication, and enterprise directory services.
• Configure, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair enterprise hardware and communication equipment including:
  • Servers
  • Switches
  • Hubs
  • Modems
  • Printers
  • Fax equipment
  • Network cabling
  • Presentation systems
  • Video conferencing equipment
  • Specialized digital devices
• Respond to Help Desk and Service Desk requests while documenting troubleshooting activities, resolutions, installation procedures, and user support activities.
• Adhere to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), operational procedures, and customer support standards.
• Consult with users and stakeholders to identify technical requirements and recommend effective hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, installation procedures, support materials, inventory records, and user support documentation.
• Maintain centralized inventory and asset management records for enterprise hardware, software, and user technology resources.
• Support server administration, infrastructure operations, hardware maintenance, and enterprise technology deployments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and application support teams to resolve operational and technical issues.
• Provide end‑user training, technical guidance, and operational support as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline required.
• 3+ years of equivalent experience in a related technical field may be substituted in lieu of degree requirements.
• 5+ years of experience within a…