Field Service Technician

Leidos; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector seeks a Field Service Technician in Kuwait to support US Army Central G2 with IT repair, maintenance, and operations across Microsoft enterprise environments.

The role covers service desk support, hardware replacement, AD tasks, and software troubleshooting. You will track incidents in Remedy and may lead projects, surging to alternate locations as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (in DISS).
• Active 8570 IAT II Baseline Certification (e.g., Security+).
• Active Windows Computing Environment certification (e.g., MS-900, MD-102) or ability to obtain after hire.
• Experience resolving Tier I/II hardware, software, and application issues.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, security groups, NTFS permissions, Cisco LAN concepts, MS Windows 11, MS Office, and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier I and II customer service support as part of a service desk across networks and locations; escalate as needed.
• Perform basic and advanced hardware work, including component replacement and UPS checks.
• Troubleshoot Windows desktops, printers, VOIPs, and related software.
• Execute AD tasks and manage NTFS permissions.
• Track incidents in Remedy and ensure timely ticket closure.
• Set up workstations, accounts, drives, printers; schedule videoconferences.

Skills

Ticketing systems

Windows desktop support

Active Directory

PowerShell

Networking basics

Hardware repair

MS Office

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Remedy

MS 365

Windows 11

Job description

The Leidos Defense Sector is hiring a Field Service Technician to support US Army Central G2. The program provides IT repair, maintenance, operations, logistics, and engineering services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of Army Military Intelligence Enterprise IT Systems as well as network administration support for an organization comprised mostly of a Microsoft Enterprise software environment residing on multiple networks.

The Field Service Technician will be part of a dynamic team supporting customers throughout the ARCENT Area of Responsibility including both U.S. and coalition personnel.

This is a deployed position located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

Duty hours are 12 hours per day, 7 days per week, and are subject to local labor laws. This position also requires 24/7 on call availability, including weekends and holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide Tier I and II customer service support as part of a service desk team across multiple networks, facilities, and locations (in-person telephonically or electronically submitted via ticket system); elevate incidents to higher Tier II or Tier III when required
• Complete basic and advanced hardware and infrastructure work including cable management at both workstations and in-server rooms, workstation installations, checking UPS systems, replacing hardware components of laptops & desktops, basic printer maintenance, etc.
• Remediate problems with Windows desktops, laptops, printers, digital senders, video teleconference systems, VOIPs
• Execute basic Active Directory tasks and manage NTFS permissions such as share folder access, etc.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software issues with MS Office and Outlook, Adobe, Java, PKIs
• Apply patches and updates to workstations both locally and remotely, and using PowerShell, RDP
• Track all work in designated incident database tools & systems (such as Remedy), ensure tickets are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Support In & Out process users, including creating accounts, setting up workstations, mapping drives, and printers
• Schedule and de-conflict Video Teleconferences
• Conduct site surveys and installation of IT equipment
• Participate in or lead special projects and day‑to‑day operations as needed or assigned by the site lead, including surging to alternate locations for customer requirements or to backfill personnel during R&R or other absences

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (in DISS).
• Active 8570 IAT II (or higher) Baseline Certification, such as: Security+|ce.
• Active Windows Computing Environment certification, such as: MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, MD-102: Microsoft 365: Endpoint administrator Associate, etc., or the ability to obtain after hire.
• Experience resolving Tier I and II hardware, software and application issues (printer, basic network (LAN), scheduling & troubleshooting video tele-conferences (VTCs).
• Working knowledge of Active Directory Users & Computers, security groups/NTFS permissions, Cisco network/LAN principles, MS Windows 11, MS Office, desktop & laptop hardware, etc.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on-site, 7 days per week.
• On-call availability 24x7, including weekends and holidays.
• Current U.S. passport with at least 36 months validity and 5 blank pages.
• Must successfully complete CRC processing and medical screening and be designated “fit for deployment” (including medical tests and BMI analysis).
• Must obtain and maintain host nation work visa, including required local/regional medical testing.
• Must be willing to live and work in the State of Kuwait or deploy to austere forward locations as required.
• Must comply with all corporate policies, local site policies, host nation laws, customs, and courtesies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active IT certification, such as: AZ-802:Windows Server hybrid administrator, CCNA, VCTA, NCDA.
• Experience with US Intelligence networks and organizations in South-West Asia or on a Camp Arifjan service desk.

Original Posting

September 1, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.