IT Help Desk Specialist
Position Description:
Network Runners is seeking (2) IT Help Desk Specialists to support the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) a small, nonpartisan Legislative Branch agency that provides independent, objective economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress to aid in policy decisions
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to provide enterprise-level administration and support for macOS and Windows operating systems, including imaging, deployment, configuration management, and adherence to organizational security baselines.
• Experience utilizing and supporting endpoint management and automation platforms such as Ivanti, KACE, Microsoft Intune, and JAMF to deploy software, manage devices, enforce policies, and streamline routine tasks.
• The ability to manage and troubleshoot identity and access management services, including Microsoft Entra ID/Active Directory, multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access controls, and AWS-integrated identity solutions.
• The ability to diagnose and resolve authentication, connectivity, and endpoint performance issues by analyzing system logs, Event Viewer data, macOS Console diagnostics, and other relevant monitoring tools.
• The ability to coordinate cross-team incident response activities by working closely with the Service Desk, Network Operations, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure timely investigation, escalation, and remediation of technical issues.
• A strong understanding of advanced system administration including patch management, baseline configuration, automated imaging processes, and the ability to troubleshoot and improve endpoint deployment workflows.
• A strong understanding of cloud and hybrid environment management, with specific experience supporting AWS-hosted resources, identity services, and integrations between on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures.
• A strong understanding of Zero Trust security principles, ensuring all endpoint, user, and network interactions follow the organization’s security, compliance, and configuration standards.
• Clear and effective communication, including the ability to document technical procedures, create user-friendly guides, and mentor Level I technicians to enhance overall Service Desk capability.
• Must have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines while maintaining professionalism and responsiveness.

Minimum Education / Experience / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (or equivalent)
• Apple Certified IT Professional
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (or higher-level AWS certification)
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent certification in service management
• Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate

Type of Job: Full Time
Salary: Competitive Salary
Attractive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA/FSA, LTD/STD, PTO, Federal Holidays
Work location: Washington, DC

Company Description:

Network Runners, Inc. is an Information Technology Solutions Company - providing innovative IT solutions and organizational support within the DOD and the Civil sector. Our largest presence is in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force,
U.S. Navy, DHS/USCG, DHS/S&T, USSTRATCOM etc., providing Information Technology and Organizational Support solutions. Today, NRI’s experienced, and highly qualified team members are in nearly a dozen cities nationwide. We are recognized for our value, ingenuity, and mission focus. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, NRI is an established CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 9001: 2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 14001 Certified Small Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business.

Network Runners, Inc. (NRI) is an equal opportunity employer. NRI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, ethnic or national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NRI conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.