Enterprise Help Desk (EHD) Agent, Tier 1

Job description

**Description**

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success.

We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably.

Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Leidos is seeking an experienced Enterprise Help Desk (EHD) Agent, Tier 1, to join the Mission Support Services (MSS) team.

MSS is a shared services, internal service center group under the Digital Modernization Sector and the Repeatable Offerings organization, supporting multiple Service Desks and ServiceNow implementations for both Leidos and Federal Government customers.

This is a new EHD, in support of a fast-paced DoD program.

This position includes providing Tier 1 support for end users utilizing a comprehensive, IT enterprise solution across multiple classification levels.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

+ This position is a “hands-on” position working as part of a team at a facility in Lorton, VA.
+ In-depth knowledge of commonly-used IT concepts, practices, and procedures within a Help Desk environment.
+ Ability to effectively support customers, including, but not limited to account management support.
+ Enter EHD tickets accurately and grammatically correct in the EHD tools.
+ Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems for end users.
+ Addresses customer escalations and works closely with Tier II, Tier III, application owners and others for quick customer resolution.
+ Understands EHD Service Level Agreements/Service Level Objectives (SLAs/SLOs) and the Tier 1 role in support of meeting SLOs.
+ Performs day-to-day EHD operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices and program procedures.
+ Works to achieve day-to-day objectives consisting of typically routine tasks with minimal direction/supervision as well as implementation of new processes and support.
+ Resolves routine problems and issues, with clearly prescribed solutions.
+ Provides input and assists in editing work documents (e.g. SOPs, IOPs, KBAs, training materials, etc.,) when needed for the EHD Tier 1 team and Program end users related to the ticketing system.
+ Supports cross-tierintegration to ensure consistent and repeatable processes.
+ Works in a matrix and non-matrix reporting structure including receiving programmatic direction from various Leadership entities.
+ Must be able to pay close attention to details.
+ Must have the ability to adapt to changing work requirements, multiple tasks and priorities, and be able to exercise discretion.
+ Ability to work in office 100% unless otherwise noted by Leadership.
+ Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day.

Additionally, longer shifts or change to shift may be required to support business needs when EHD operations moves to 24x7x365 support.

**Clearance Required:**

+ Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance or ability to obtain a SCI prior to your start date.
+ Ability to complete an investigation for eligibility after your start date.

**Required Experience, Skills, and Education:**

+ Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of prior relevant experience.

High school diploma with additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
+ U.S. Citizen.
+ Active CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain prior to your start date.
+ Proven experience in Service Desk/Help Desk environments.
+ Proven experience working in ticketing systems and ability to analyze and improve SD/HD workflows, ticketing systems, and resolution processes.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ Excellent customer service, communication, organizational and technical skills.
+ Strong formal Human Centered Design and User Experience (HCD/UX) skills to optimize service delivery and customer interactions.
+ Experience ensuring compliance with IT security policies, procedures, and classified environment protocols.

**Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:**

+ Experience working in or with a Network Operations Center or Security Operations Center.
+ Experience with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center programs.
+ Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, HDI, ServiceNow, JIRA, CompTIA, Microsoft Azure, etc.,)
+ Expert user in ServiceNow ITSM and JIRA Service Management.
+ Knowledge management and/or knowledge base articles experience and relevant certifications.
+ Demonstrated ability to improve customer experience and/or operational performance through standardization or innovation.
+ Demonstrated ability to solve problems or deliver solutions in creative, forward-thinking manner, emphasis on HCD/UX.

Come break things (in a good way).

Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird.

We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

**Original Posting:**
October 2, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $44,200.00 - $79,900.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00168022
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws.

Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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