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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Helpdesk Specialist II - **Company:** the Trace - **Location:** Shaw Air Force Base, SC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Software Applications, Linux, Issue Tracking Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Key Infrastructure, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Connectivity Problems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Computer Equipment, Information Technology, User Accounts - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gcg5k6 ## About the Role + Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. + Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. + DoDM 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 or higher. G ENERAL EXPERIENCE: + Responding to help desk tickets and resolving technical issues for hardware, software, and network systems. + Providing support for operating systems(Windows, macOS, Linux) and common software applications. + Diagnosing and resolving connectivity problems, including LAN/WAN and VPN issues., + Associates degree in Computer Science or related field; or 2+ years' IT Help Desk Support experience, and 2+ years' of experience in Computer/IT hardware support (experience may be concurrent). ## Description Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a Helpdesk Specialist II to support the AFCENT Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) contract in Shaw AFB, SC.The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Provide Tier 1 technical support (performing initial trouble ticket/call prioritization, diagnosis, analysis and troubleshooting and resolution of basic client hardware and software issues); + Provide Tier 1 hands-on support to users on the AOC/CAOC floor; + Provide solutions over the phone or remotely when feasible, and coordinate with and escalate tickets to back shops/other functional areas for support and resolution when required; + Follow-up with end-users on status, and verify problem resolution prior to trouble ticket closure; + Create and manage organizational and user accounts and assign, modify, and delete passwords and user privileges IAW AFCENT guidance; + Manage SIPR PKI program; + Coordinate on Firewall Exemption Requests (FERs)/Bluecoat Exemption Requests (BERs); + Maintain the CFP status display systems to remotely monitor and track status of all systems, networks and connections, including internal and external links and circuits; + Serve as focal point for ASIs and time change order/item (e.g., NOTAMs, TCTOs, + TCNO, MTO, CCO and CTO) management, processing, tracking and status reportingacross all network enclaves; + Maintain status tracking applications/tools; create, update, and coordinate status reports and presentation slides (i.e., COMSTATs, SITREP, etc.); and brief AFCENT leadership to provide situational awareness on outages/failures; + Add, move and change client hardware and software to meet end user data, voice, mobile, and video needs; + Provide system support to clients operating on the network/domain; + Configure client level software, modify software configuration, and perform basicconfiguration management functions; + Ensure notification of unit Equipment Custodian of any hardware relocation and equipment problems;Install equipment IAW AFCENT and SPIN-C directives; + Assist with installing, testing, and accepting new systems according to the terms of the purchase contract and instructions; + Periodically review the organization's needs for computer resources and validate computer equipment requirements; + Promote user awareness concerning unauthorized or illegal use of computer hardware and software; + Implement client workstation software patches, security fixes, and service releases according to local instructions; + Add, move and change client hardware and software to meet end user data, voice, mobile,and video needs; + Provide system support to clients operating on the network/domain; + Configure client level software, modify software configuration, and perform basicconfiguration management functions; + Ensure notification of unit Equipment Custodian of any hardware relocation andequipment problems; + Install equipment IAW AFCENT and SPIN-C directives; + Assist with installing, testing, and accepting new systems according to the terms of thepurchase contract and instructions; + Periodically review the organization's needs for computer resources and validatecomputer equipment requirements; + Promote user awareness concerning unauthorized or illegal use of computer hardwareand software; + Implement client workstation software patches, security fixes, and service releasesaccording to local instructions; + Perform e-mail management and assist users with creating PSTs and moving officialemails to electronic file plans;Assist with the tracking and management of OEM/COTS licenses, warranties, service level agreements renewals for client equipment and software; and + Support O&M of deployable communications suites (e.g., Executive CommunicationKits (ECK), including equipment set set-up, tear-down, troubleshooting; 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