Help Desk Specialist

Lynker Technologies • Charleston, South Carolina, United States • $45k / year • 1w ago

Lynker Technologies

Help Desk Specialist

US-SC-Charleston

Job ID: 2026-1480
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Information Technology
Charleston, SC

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Help Desk Specialist to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities of the Help Desk Specialist will include, but are not limited to:

Monitor IT service management system, complete tickets, and/or assign tickets to the appropriate technician
Install Windows operating systems (government base image) to government-issued laptops and desktops
Install and configure approved software and provide continued support as necessary
Complete assigned steps for new user on-boarding/orientation/transfers/off-boarding
Configure and deploy government-issued mobile devices
Assist Federal Property Custodian with accountability and inventory of government-furnished equipment
Support Audio/visual/remote meeting software (Google Meet, Adobe Connect, Microsoft Teams, etc.) and in-office conference rooms

Assist office with maintaining tracking inventory of approved software and licenses
Create new and maintain existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for process documentation

Qualifications

The Help Desk Specialist selected should have the following:

Team player with a positive attitude, great communication skills, and exceptional customer service habits
Proven history of successful information technology support to a geographically-dispersed workforce
Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills - ability to think “outside the box”
Can manage multiple tasks/projects and quickly respond to users’ technical issues
Proven experience supporting Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other COTS products
Comprehensive knowledge of Active Directory and other Microsoft enterprise systems
Fundamental understanding of IT security best practices and threat protection
Familiarity with change control processes and service desk ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow, etc.)
Experience patching and updating Microsoft products at the client level
Experience building relationships with management, colleagues, and external working groups
Strong communication and organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills
Self-starter with ability to work in a small team environment
Ability to follow strict standard operating procedures and technical documentation
Must be able to pass a NACI (National Agency Check with Inquiries) background check

The Ideal Help Desk Specialist will have the following:

High School Diploma with six years of related experience; equivalent technical training and/or certifications can be substituted for academic degrees

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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