> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2941617-help-desk-specialist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2941617-help-desk-specialist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Help Desk Specialist - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States - **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $55,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Desktop Computing, Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office, SC Clearance - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9162442/help-desk-specialist ## About the Role * Active Secret Clearance * 1+ year of IT support experience * CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent IAT Level II certification (such as CCNA Security or CySA+) * Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related issues * Familiarity with ticketing systems and standard IT service desk procedures ## Description * Provide technical support for laptops, desktops, printers, mobile devices, and other network-connected equipment * Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, operating system, Microsoft Office, and video teleconferencing issues * Work directly with end users and government personnel to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues in a timely manner * Support daily operations of the Enterprise Service Desk, including ticket management, script execution, and call handling * Accurately document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and user interactions within ticketing systems * Meet established service level agreements and performance goals through efficient issue resolution and thorough documentation * Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to the appropriate support teams when necessary ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Securing Your Web Application Pipeline From Intruders](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/53-securing-your-web-application-pipeline-from-intruders) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 216: CyberSec + Mythos, Stack Overflow for Agents & DOOM in TTF](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/728-dev-digest-216-cybersec-mythos-stack-overflow-for-agents-doom-in-ttf) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents)