IT - DJJ - Client Technologies Technician - Intermediate - Help Desk Support & Automation Specialist

Abacus Service Corporation

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40 Billing Type Hourly Shift Day Projected Start Date 11/30/2026 Start Time 8:00 AM Projected End Date/Duration 6 Months from projected start date End Time 5:00 PM Bid Limit Per Vendor 2 Number of Positions 1 Desired Career Level Experienced Non-manager Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree Weekend None Position Location. A key part of the role is working closely with the Help Desk Manager to capture operational knowledge, document procedures and workflows, support cross-training, and identify opportunities to automate recurring work.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbia, SC

    Description

    Position Information

    Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40
    Billing Type Hourly Shift Day
    Projected Start Date 11/30/2026 Start Time 8:00 AM
    Projected End Date/Duration 6 Months from projected start date End Time 5:00 PM
    Bid Limit Per Vendor 2 Number of Positions 1
    Desired Career Level Experienced Non-manager Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
    Weekend None

    Position Location

    Address 4900 Broad River Road City Columbia
    State South Carolina Zip 29212
    Country UNITED STATES

    Requirements

    Travel Required No Security Required Yes
    Onboarding Category

    The following are required for bid submission:
    • Resume
    • R2R
    • Cover Letter
    • Meets Work Location

    Position Description

    Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Posting attachments should be named as AttachmentName_PostingID_LastName_FirstName. Ex: Resume_1234_Last_First, RTR_1234_Last_First, Coversheet_1234_Last_First

    Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.

    The State of South Carolina is looking for a Client Technologies Technicien Intermediate - Help Desk Support & Automation Specialist
    Why is this position open: New position for an experienced Help Desk Support & Automation Specialist to provide first-line technical support
    Will close to submissions on November 13th, 2026, 5:00PM EST.
    Interview Process: 1st Round Virtual Interviews followed by a 2nd Round Onsite Interview
    Duration of the Contract: 6 Months
    Possibility for Extension: Yes
    Work Location: Fully Onsite
    Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

    Position overview
    SCDJJ is seeking an experienced Help Desk Support & Automation Specialist to provide first-line technical support at its Broad River Road location. The position supports staff in education, medical, and other facility operations.
    The specialist will resolve help desk requests, troubleshoot issues from the network through the endpoint, and help improve day-to-day support operations. A key part of the role is working closely with the Help Desk Manager to capture operational knowledge, document procedures and workflows, support cross-training, and identify opportunities to automate recurring work.
    This position is based in one building at a secure juvenile correctional facility. The selected candidate must complete the facility's required background screening before starting.

    Key responsibilities
    " Serve as a first point of contact for help desk requests and rotating call queue coverage.
    " Troubleshoot network, endpoint, and user access issues.
    " Perform password resets and assist users with common technical problems.
    " Support staff in education, medical, and facility operations.
    " Record, track, and resolve requests using a ticketing system.
    " Work with the Help Desk Manager to capture existing processes and operational knowledge.
    " Create and maintain clear SOPs, workflows, and support documentation.
    " Help cross-train staff and improve consistency in help desk operations.
    " Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and improve support functionality.
    " Assist with endpoint management as needed.

    Required qualifications
    " 10+ years of experience using ticketing software; experience with any ticketing platform is acceptable.
    " 10+ years of IT troubleshooting, help desk, and/or technical support experience.
    " Experience with network-to-endpoint issues.
    " Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience (4 additional years of relevant experience if candidate has a High School Diploma, 2 additional years of relevant experience if a candidate has an Associate's Degree)

    Preferred qualifications
    " Experience with PowerShell, Power Automate, or the Microsoft Power Platform.
    " Experience developing AI-enabled workflows or other automation.
    " Endpoint management experience.
    " Microsoft Intune experience.
    " Microsoft MD-102 certification.

    Work environment and screening
    This is an onsite desk-based position at a heavily secured facility. The role does not involve travel or overnight work. Candidates must pass the facility's required background screening, which will include a criminal history check, 5 panel drug screening, and credit report.

    Required Skills

    Skill Type
    Skill Name
    10+ years of experience using ticketing software; experience with any ticketing platform is acceptable.
    10+ years of IT troubleshooting, help desk, and/or technical support experience.
    Experience with network-to-endpoint issues.
    Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience (4 additional years of relevant experience if candidate has a High School Diploma, 2 additional years of relevant experience if a candidate has an Associate's Degree)

    Preferred Skills

    Skill Type
    Skill Name
    Experience with PowerShell, Power Automate, or the Microsoft Power Platform.
    Experience developing AI-enabled workflows or other automation.
    Endpoint management experience.
    Microsoft Intune experience.
    Microsoft MD-102 certification. (Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate)

    Attachment:

    Client Technologies Technicien Intermediate - Help Desk Support & Automation Specialist

    South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ)
    Location/Work Mode: Onsite at the Broad River Road facility (4900 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC)
    Employment type: Full-time contract, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent role

    Openings: 1

    Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m., with a lunch break
    Travel: None
    Contract duration: 6 Month Contract with the potential for extension or conversion to FTE

    Position overview

    SCDJJ is seeking an experienced Help Desk Support & Automation Specialist to provide first-line technical support at its Broad River Road location. The position supports staff in education, medical, and other facility operations.
    The specialist will resolve help desk requests, troubleshoot issues from the network through the endpoint, and help improve day-to-day support operations. A key part of the role is working closely with the Help Desk Manager to capture operational knowledge,
    document procedures and workflows, support cross-training, and identify opportunities to automate recurring work.
    This position is based in one building at a secure juvenile correctional facility. The selected candidate must complete the facility's required background screening before starting.

    Key responsibilities

    • Serve as a first point of contact for help desk requests and rotating call queue coverage.
    • Troubleshoot network, endpoint, and user access issues.
    • Perform password resets and assist users with common technical problems.
    • Support staff in education, medical, and facility operations.
    • Record, track, and resolve requests using a ticketing system.
    • Work with the Help Desk Manager to capture existing processes and operational knowledge.
    • Create and maintain clear SOPs, workflows, and support documentation.
    • Help cross-train staff and improve consistency in help desk operations.
    • Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and improve support functionality.
    • Assist with endpoint management as needed.

    Required qualifications

    • 10+ years of experience using ticketing software; experience with any ticketing platform is acceptable.
    • 10+ years of IT troubleshooting, help desk, and/or technical support experience.
    • Experience with network-to-endpoint issues.
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience (4 additional years of relevant experience if candidate has a High School Diploma, 2 additional years of relevant experience if a candidate has an Associate's Degree)

    Preferred qualifications

    • Experience with PowerShell, Power Automate, or the Microsoft Power Platform.
    • Experience developing AI-enabled workflows or other automation.
    • Endpoint management experience.
    • Microsoft Intune experience.
    • Microsoft MD-102 certification. (Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate)

    Work environment and screening

    This is an onsite desk-based position at a heavily secured facility. The role does not involve travel or overnight work. Candidates must pass the facility's required background
    screening, which will include a criminal history check, 5 panel drug screening, and credit report.

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