Help Desk Specialist (Secret Cleared) - 173223

Piper Companies; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Help Desk Specialist to support defense communications in a 24/7 onsite environment in Centennial, CO. You will provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for hardware, software, networking, and connectivity while ensuring system availability and mission readiness.

Requirements include 2+ years of experience, Windows and networking skills, strong communication and documentation abilities, and a Bachelor’s degree. A Secret clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for hardware, software, applications, networking, and connectivity issues.
• Manage incidents through phone, ticketing, and monitoring systems with timely resolution.
• Troubleshoot Windows systems, TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, switching, and secure communications.
• Perform root-cause analysis and track recurring issues to improve support processes.
• Document troubleshooting and corrective actions and upscale complex issues to appropriate teams.
• Support mission operations and SIL activities as needed.

Skills

Tier 1/2 support

Windows OS

Networking

Ticketing systems

Customer service

Documentation

Communication

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ticketing systems

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 upscale complex issues to appropriate technical teams.
• 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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