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Abacus Technology

IT, engineering, and enterprise management services

Help Desk Technician

Full-TimeDeadline 9/17/27
$58k - $69k
Mid
Hanscom AFB, MA, USA
In Person
IT OperationsIT Service Desk & End User Support
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in a help desk or technical support role.
  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • A Security+ CE certification.
  • Experience with Windows desktop operating systems, including Windows 10, and Active Directory.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, including O365/2016, Teams, Skype for Business, and Outlook.
  • Ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently to comply with metric requirements.
  • Proficiency with computer, network, and server hardware.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivation to work on behalf of the customer, contract, and section performance.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to stay up to date with evolving processes and procedures for regular troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Willingness to work split or rotational Client Service Center phone shifts; phone coverage windows run from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., depending on shift needs.
  • U.S. citizenship and a current Secret clearance.
  • Selected applicants must undergo a U.S. government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Responsibilities
  • Handle daily maintenance and monitoring of managed hardware and software for Hanscom AFB clients and customers on classified and unclassified systems.
  • Review assigned tickets daily and keep customers informed about changes.
  • Support client voice issues, including VoIP and SIP services.
  • Troubleshoot and repair issues remotely by phone using Dameware, in the office when customers can bring in devices, and on-site with customers when needed.
  • Install and troubleshoot authorized customer software promptly; ensure software on customer organization systems is appropriately licensed, authorized, and recorded in the base software license inventory.
  • Support classified NSA Type-1 encryption operations, including COMSEC key installation and coordination processes, device configurations, and troubleshooting.
  • Support classified desktops and laptops, including physical hardware and virtualized desktops (VDI).
  • Ensure workstations, peripherals, communications devices, and operating system and application software are properly configured for network operation, online, and available to users.
  • Implement software patches and security fixes when they cannot be applied using enterprise SCCM.
  • Support expanded or related IT project efforts as directed.
Desired Qualifications
  • An ITIL certification.

About the company

Abacus Technology provides professional IT, engineering analysis, and enterprise management services. It helps clients solve complex technology challenges by delivering integrated, cost-conscious solutions that improve productivity. The company works by offering a full range of support services across information technology, engineering analysis, and enterprise management, tailoring solutions to each project and guiding work from planning to deployment. Compared with competitors, Abacus Technology emphasizes total client satisfaction, a comprehensive suite of services, and practical, results‑oriented outcomes designed to help customers “make technology count.” The goal is to help clients increase productivity and efficiency while keeping costs down by applying proven methods and expert support.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chevy Chase Village, Maryland

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • NASA awarded Abacus COMMSS II on July 1, 2025, worth up to $48.2 million.
  • The Air Force's $116 million intranet task order survived protest on June 11, 2025.
  • Abacus won FAA ITIPSS and MDA SHIELD awards, expanding 10-year pipeline depth.

What critics are saying

  • GSA ordered Abacus to transition out Saudi USMTM work by March 22, 2026.
  • Federal contract revenue concentration makes lost recompetes instantly painful if NASA or Air Force shifts vendors.
  • Abacus lacks a public-scale moat; bigger integrators like GDIT and Booz Allen can underprice bids.

What makes Abacus Technology unique

  • Abacus has recurring federal work across NASA, Air Force, FAA, and GSA vehicles.
  • Its OASIS+, FAA ITIPSS, and RS3 access broadens recompete and task-order optionality.
  • The company sells cleared systems engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support, not commodity staffing.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation