Help Desk Specialist

Zachary Piper
Centennial, CO, United States
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$62,400.0 - $91,520.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Complex Networks Cyber Security Computer Networks Domain Name System (DNS) Issue Tracking Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Link 16 Network Architecture Routing Software Deployment Systems Integration TCP/IP
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Computer Network Operations SC Clearance Information Technology Operational Systems

Job description

  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for mission-critical communication systems in a 24/7 operational environment, resolving user-reported hardware, software, application, and connectivity issues.
  • Monitor and respond to support requests through multiple channels, utilizing ticketing and monitoring tools to prioritize incidents, track trends, and ensure timely resolution.
  • Troubleshoot complex network and communications issues involving Link 16, JREAP-C, SIPR connectivity, application deployment failures, and mission system performance.
  • Support mission operations by maintaining Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) capabilities, assisting with mission initialization activities, and ensuring operational system availability.
  • Escalate advanced technical issues to Subject Matter Experts while coordinating resolution efforts, documenting solutions, and improving support processes through operational analysis and reporting.

Requirements

  • 2-8 years of experience supporting enterprise help desk, network operations center (NOC), systems administration, or technical support environments
  • Experience providing Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 technical support for Windows-based systems, applications, and network infrastructure
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot software, hardware, operating system, connectivity, and application-related issues
  • Experience working with ticket tracking systems, incident management processes, and operational support workflows
  • Familiarity with networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, switching, and secure communications
  • Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to end users and senior technical personnel
  • Experience supporting secure government, defense, or mission-critical environments preferred
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer service skills
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Clearance: Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
  • Credential: Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
  • Certification Preferred: Security+, Network+, A+, or equivalent DoD 8570-compliant certification

Benefits & conditions

  • Salary Range: $30.00 - $44.00/hr Depending on experience/ shift
  • Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Tuition Assistance, and additional employee benefits
  • Opportunity to support a high-visibility national defense communications program
  • Long-term project supporting 24/7 mission-critical operational environments

Keywords:

LI-RL1 #LI-Onsite Help Desk, Help Desk Specialist, Service Desk, Technical Support, Tier 1 Support, Tier 2 Support, Desktop Support, IT Support, Customer Support, Incident Management, Ticketing Systems, Troubleshooting, Hardware Support, Software Support, Windows Support, Network Support, Systems Administration, NOC, Network Operations Center, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Routing, Switching, Secure Communications, Connectivity Troubleshooting, Application Support, Mission-Critical Systems, Communications Systems, Link 16, JREAP-C, SIPRNet, SIPR, Systems Integration Laboratory, SIL, Watch Tower, Mattermost, TRAX, CUI, Secret Clearance, DoD, Department of Defense, Defense Support, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Network Infrastructure, Operational Support, Root Cause Analysis, Escalation Management, Monitoring Tools, Incident Response, Technical Documentation, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Mission Operations, CAC, Common Access Card, Security+, Network+, A+, DoD 8570, Government Support,

Aerospace, Aviation, National Security, On-Site Support, 24/7 Operations, End User Support, Secure Environment, Communication Systems Support.

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