Desk Technician

Akima
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 79K

Job location

Tech stack

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Outlook
CompTIA Security+
Computer Security
Information Systems
Network Topologies
Identity and Access Management
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Automated Data Processing (ADP)
Computer Network Operations
Information Technology

Job description

  • Serves as the initial point of contact at the customer service desk, handling all ADP hardware, software, and networking issues for the Command.
  • Facilitates secure and non-secure communications, supervises the installation of information systems, and acts as a liaison with external organizations such as the Navy Marine Corp Intranet and the Defense Information Systems Agency Network Operations Center.
  • Manages a service desk tool based on Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) frameworks, addressing incident management, service requests, problem management, access management, and event management.
  • Supports Local Registration Authority (LRA) duties in accordance with DoD and customer standards.
  • Provides a Monthly Status Report (MSR) to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)-appointed Technical Assistant (TA), detailing accomplishments, identifying issues, and highlighting areas requiring government action.
  • This position demands a proactive approach to ensure the seamless operation and security of communications within headquarters.

Requirements

  • SECRET clearance required, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
  • CompTIA Security+ ce certification.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in service desk or help desk support with basic troubleshooting skills in hardware, software, and network topologies.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Basic level skills in system administration and active directory.
  • Possess a thorough knowledge of IT concepts, computer hardware, software, and networking to analyze and solve complex problems effectively.
  • Strong communication skills are essential as this role will often be required to explain technical issues to personnel without a technical background.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.
  • A+ or Network+ certification.

Benefits & conditions

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

About the company

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

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