Independent Software, Inc.

System Administrator, Level 1

Independent Software, Inc.  •  Onsite  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

What You Will Do:

At Independent Software, as a System Administrator Level 1, you will provide technical support to users by troubleshooting hardware, software, account access, and network connectivity issues. You will respond to support requests through phone, email, chat, and ServiceNow while ensuring issues are accurately documented, resolved, or escalated as appropriate.

You will support daily IT operations, maintain accurate support records, and provide professional customer service in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to user inquiries and technical support requests through phone, email, chat, and ServiceNow.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network connectivity, printer, and peripheral issues.
  • Install, configure, and update software on user devices.
  • Assist with password resets, account lockouts, and access issues.
  • Log, track, update, and document support requests in ServiceNow.
  • Escalate complex technical issues to appropriate support teams.
  • Maintain accurate support records, document resolutions, and contribute to knowledge base articles.
  • Support IT asset inventory and equipment tracking.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to less-experienced team members when needed.
  • Communicate technical information clearly and provide professional customer support.
  • Follow IT security policies and report potential security incidents.
  • Support mission-essential operations, including holiday coverage when required.
  • Must be available to work Friday–Monday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM, following an initial training schedule of Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience providing technical support or help desk services.
  • Hands-on experience with the ServiceNow ticketing system.
  • Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, network connectivity, and user access issues.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to accurately document technical issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following:

  • High School Diploma or GED: Ten (10) years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree: Five (5) years of relevant experience.

Certifications:

DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification required. Listed certifications include:

  • CompTIA A+ CE
  • CompTIA Network+ CE

Clearance Requirement:

  • Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Why Choose Independent Software:

At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.

When you join us, you will:

  • Support critical national security missions that matter
  • Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
  • Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
  • Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Apply today.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Independent Software, Inc.

About Independent Software, Inc.

Independent Software supports our customers by providing next-generation cyber services, intelligence and all-source analytics, machine learning, and mission application development. In addition to our service-based efforts, we also offer innovative IT and cyber products to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We are a Woman-Owned Small Business committed to hiring veterans and supporting our national defense missions.

We are driven to perform for our clients, protect our professional staff, and improve shareholder value. Employee and client satisfaction are key metrics for our corporate management team. Maintaining positive relationships with all our industry partners has delivered impressive business results. Our Mission and Vision statements speak to these values.

Mission Statement:

Independent Software is dedicated to ensuring national security and supporting our customers through quality intelligence products and highly skilled personnel that enable a diverse set of federal and commercial missions. A large percentage of our employees are veterans, so we understand the importance of providing timely, effective, and actionable intelligence and tools to the warfighter. Our personnel have embodied our focused, mission-first approach to supporting national security missions in dynamic environments since 2005.

Independent Software is built on five core values which, when taken together, guide us to continuously maintain our focus and achieve our vision - 1) Customer Success, 2) Employee Success, 3) Technical Excellence, 4) Fiscal Responsibility, and 5) Social Awareness.

We engage our core competencies to meet customer mission challenges in - 1) Enterprise Software Engineering, 2) Offensive and Defensive Cyber Services, 3) Data Science and Decision-Making Analytics, and 4) All-Source Analytics.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Ellicott City, Maryland
Year Founded
2005
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