VSolvit

User Support Specialist – Help Desk Support

VSolvit
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in Tier II Help Desk support, systems administration, and patch management for Tomcat-based servers. Proficient in user account management, compliance with eMASS timelines, and generating reports from databases while maintaining security controls.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Security Plus Certification5+ Years Experience With Case Matter Tracking SystemsUser Account AdministrationSystems AdministrationHelp Desk Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide Tier II Help Desk support for the Office of Policy and Program Development (CG-LPD)
  • Perform systems administration and patch management for Tomcat-based servers supporting a case management application used by U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement units
  • Monitor system and application health and activity to identify issues and support operational continuity
  • Create and manage user accounts, granting and troubleshooting access for approximately 2,000 personnel
  • Pull and generate reports from the application's database for user and leadership requests
  • Maintain security artifacts and controls, remediate findings, and develop Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
  • Keep systems within eMASS compliance timelines
  • Respond to service desk tickets and technical assistance requests across hardware, software, and network issues
  • Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and system configurations
  • Perform user account administration, including creation, updates, disabling, and password resets
  • Lead resolution efforts for complex IT issues
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve persistent or systemic issues
  • Assist with help desk process improvement and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Security Plus (or higher) certification
  • 5+ years of experience with Case Matter Tracking Systems
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
  • Post-employment ethics letter required if applicable for recent U.S. government employees
  • Experience working with the military and/or government preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills preferred
  • Strong organizational and planning skills preferred
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work preferred
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long- and short-term disability insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Assorted voluntary benefits
  • Customizable benefits program

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Hard Skills
Systems AdministrationPatch ManagementUser Account AdministrationDatabase ReportingTroubleshootingCase Matter Tracking SystemsEMASS ComplianceTechnical AssistanceOperational Continuity MonitoringSecurity Controls Maintenance
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention To Detail
Tools & Technologies
TomcatHelp Desk SoftwareCase Management ApplicationService Desk Ticketing Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Security Plus CertificationDoD Secret Clearance Eligibility
Industry Keywords
U.S. Coast GuardMilitary ExperienceGovernment ExperiencePlans Of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)