Service Desk Administrator

V2X; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid housing

Company-paid transportation

Completion bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

V2X is seeking an experienced Service Desk Administrator to support enterprise IT systems and services across the Theater operations. You will manage incidents, triage issues, and coordinate with regional networks and CENTCOM to ensure mission continuity.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, base certifications, and ongoing ITIL-aligned incident management. Company-paid housing and transportation are provided, along with a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required
• Associate degree preferred in CS/MIS/IS/Engineering or related field
• Baseline certifications plus one Computing Environment (CE) certification required
• Experience in IT service/help desk and customer service focused environments
• Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education on a year-for-year basis

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level technical and non-technical support for AESMP incidents and requests
• Act as escalation point for complex issues, offering guidance and resolution strategies
• Document duty shift activities: outages, ASIs, HAZCONs, NTOs and trends
• Coordinate with Regional NOCs, CENTCOM, and NETCOM as primary POC
• Update Site Operating Procedures and Work Instructions to standardize processes
• Manage AD objects and enterprise email accounts (DISA DEPO, Army365)
• Coordinate ASI requests and ensure rapid, reliable theater operations

Skills

Active clearance

Customer service

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in CS/MIS/IS/Engineering

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Active Directory

DISA DEPO

Army365 portal

Job description

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Service Desk Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining and supporting enterprise IT systems and services. Certified at the associate specialist level in multiple disciplines, such as systems, networks, and security (e.g., MCSA, CCNA-Security), this individual ensures the seamless operation of core systems through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of incidents and requests reported to the RCC-SWA. Key responsibilities include performing initial assessments, triage, research, and resolution of technical issues while maintaining clear communication with customers. The Service Desk Administrator also monitors and analyzes both scheduled and unscheduled Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) affecting Defense Information Systems (DISA) and CENTCOM facilities. They interpret network topologies to identify and address Hazardous Conditions (HAZCON) within the Southwest Asia Area of Responsibility (AOR). Equipped with a solid understanding of DISA guidelines and ITIL processes, the Service Desk Administrator is responsible for managing tickets throughout their lifecycle, ensuring timely updates, resolution, and customer satisfaction. This position combines technical expertise with a commitment to delivering high-quality support for mission-critical operations.

Program: OMDAC-SWACA

This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program! You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country to include but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a host nation visa and host nation driver s license in order to be qualified for this position.

Responsibilities

Technical and Incident Support

• Provide enterprise-level technical and non-technical support for AESMP incidents and requests.
• Act as an escalation point for complex application or system issues, offering guidance and resolution strategies.

Incident Analysis and Reporting

• Deliver feedback and analysis on technical and non-technical events to internal Vectrus leadership and Watch Officers.
• Document all duty shift activities impacting theater operations, including outages, Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI), Hazardous Conditions (HAZCONs), receipt of Network Tasking Orders (NTO), and network trends or metrics.
• Maintain a high level of customer service during support interactions, adhering to service management principles and ensuring effective communication.

Regional Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) with Regional Network Operations Centers (NOCs), CENTCOM, and NETCOM to manage, monitor, and maintain awareness of ASIs within the RCC-SWA Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Documentation and Standardization

• Provide input and updates for Site Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) to standardize and improve processes.

Account and System Management

• Create, modify, and delete user and computer objects within Active Directory.
• Provision, modify, and delete enterprise email accounts using DISA DEPO or the Army365 account portal.

Service Coordination

• Create, modify, and coordinate ASI requests with designated organizations for theater operations.
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, ensuring smooth operational continuity and swift issue resolution.
• This role demands a combination of technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders to support critical theater operations.

Performs other duties and assignments assigned.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Requires an active active Secret Clearance
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Systems (IS), Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification. The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
• Baseline: Cisco: CCNA: Certified Network Associate - Security; CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst; CompTIA: Security+ ce; EC-Council: CND: Certified Network Defender; GIAC: GICSP: Industrial Cyber Security Professional; GIAC: GSEC: Security Essentials; ISC2: SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner
• Computing Environment (CE): Cisco: CCNA: Certified Network Associate; CompTIA: Server+; Juniper: Networks Certified Internet Specialist (Any specialization); Microsoft: 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate; Microsoft: 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate; Microsoft: 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate; Microsoft: 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate; Microsoft: Certified: Azure Administrator Associate; Microsoft: Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate; Microsoft: Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate; Microsoft: Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate; Microsoft: MCSA: Windows 10; Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2016; Red Hat: RHCSA: Certified Systems Administrator
• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in roles demonstrating technical, administrative, managerial, or analytical expertise in management information systems.
• Experience with a customer service-oriented company.
• Academic study beyond high school (up to a bachelor s degree) in Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a similar discipline may substitute for up to three years of general experience.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education on a year-for-year basis: One year of relevant professional experience can replace one year of education if a degree is required.