Help Desk Specialist (Secret Cleare - 175254

Zachary Piper Solutions; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate: $30.00–$44.00/hr

Full benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Help Desk Specialist to support defense communications and secure networks. This onsite role in Centennial, CO provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 support in a 24/7 operations environment to maintain system availability and mission readiness.

Responsibilities include incident management, Windows troubleshooting, and documenting actions. A Bachelor’s degree and an Active Secret Clearance are required, with shifts in a 24/7 schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Tier 1/2 support experience.
• Experience with Windows environments, enterprise apps, networking, and ticketing systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 hardware, software, networking, and connectivity support.
• Prioritize incidents via phone, ticketing, and monitoring systems for timely resolution.
• Troubleshoot Windows systems, TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, switching, and secure communications.
• Document troubleshooting steps and corrective actions; escalate as needed.
• Support mission operations and SIL activities as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Documentation

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows environments

Ticketing systems

Networking fundamentals

Enterprise applications

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Help Desk Specialist to support mission-critical defense communications and secure operational networks. This position is onsite in Centennial, CO and will provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support in a 24/7 operations environment, helping maintain system availability and mission readiness.

Responsibilities for the Help Desk Specialist Include:

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for hardware, software, applications, networking, and connectivity issues.
• Manage and prioritize incidents through phone, ticketing, and monitoring systems while ensuring timely resolution.
• Troubleshoot Windows systems, applications, TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, switching, and secure communications.
• Perform root-cause analysis, track recurring issues, and identify opportunities to improve support processes.
• Document troubleshooting and corrective actions and elevate Active Secret Clearance required.
• Support mission operations and Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) activities as needed.

Qualifications for the Help Desk Specialist Include:

• 2+ years of experience providing Tier 1/Tier 2 technical support.
• Experience supporting Windows environments, enterprise applications, networking, and ticketing systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and customer service skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including assigned shifts.

Compensation for the Help Desk Specialist Includes:

• Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $44.00/hr depending on experience and shift assignment
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Sick Leave as required by law

Keywords:

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