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Smarthost Design Technologies LLC

Government-focused managed IT services provider

Tier 2 Helpdesk Lead

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Washington, DC, USA
In PersonPrimarily onsite; remote work may be authorized case by case. Must be available during core hours of 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time.
IT OperationsIT Service Desk & End User Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrated professional experience in IT help desk, service desk, or technical support environments.
  • Experience providing Tier 2 technical support and resolving escalated user issues.
  • Experience with ticket management, troubleshooting, escalation, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with Identity and Access Management, authentication, account access, or related enterprise IT environments.
  • Strong customer service, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to coordinate effectively with users, technical specialists, and Government stakeholders.
  • Ability to maintain accurate support documentation and identify recurring technical issues.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain required Government suitability, security, and access requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate Tier 2 help desk support activities for the USAidam environment.
  • Receive, troubleshoot, track, and resolve escalated technical support tickets.
  • Monitor ticket status and support timely resolution in accordance with applicable service levels and priorities.
  • Investigate recurring technical issues and coordinate resolution with appropriate technical teams.
  • Escalate complex identity, authentication, and access-related issues when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate ticket documentation, troubleshooting procedures, and resolution records.
  • Develop and maintain user support materials, including job aids, frequently asked questions, and technical documentation.
  • Coordinate with SailPoint, Okta, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and other USAidam technical personnel.
  • Support continuous improvement of help desk processes and user support activities.
  • Assist with knowledge transfer and continuity of operations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Federal Government or similarly complex enterprise technology environments is preferred.

About the company

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Smarthost Design Technologies LLC

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Smarthost Design Technologies LLC provides government-focused managed IT services for DoD and federal agencies. The company delivers fast, reliable IT support through a 24/7 help desk, remote monitoring, onsite desk-side support, and enterprise IT services such as system and network design, migrations, and upgrades. Its solutions rely on a staff of certified engineers who meet DoD Directive 8570.01 and ITIL/RMF/NIST standards, offering both remote assistance and cleared, in-person technicians worldwide. Smarthost differentiates itself with a 9-minute response time guarantee, a nationwide and global support network, and a strong emphasis on security and compliance, including RMF/ATO support and annual cybersecurity training. The goal is to provide timely, on-budget technology support that keeps government IT infrastructure secure, compliant, and continuously available.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lanham, Maryland

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Space Force awarded FA461025F0219 on September 30, 2025, worth $279,302.
  • HigherGov shows FY2025 obligations up 212% year over year, signaling momentum.
  • Website updates through September 17, 2026 and September blogs show active pursuit of contracts.

What critics are saying

  • DoD drove 106% of firm-wide obligations, leaving commercial diversification effectively absent.
  • STARS III base ordering ended July 1 2026; missed option administration crushes procurement access.
  • Two recompetes worth $1.6 million return within 24 months; losing them hits survival fast.

What makes Smarthost Design Technologies LLC unique

  • 8(a) status and GSA STARS III access open federal buying channels until July 2029.
  • Certifications tied to DoD 8570, ITIL, RMF, PMBOK, and NIST sharpen compliance delivery.
  • A 9-minute response guarantee plus CONUS and OCONUS cleared technicians targets mission-critical support.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget