Help Desk Technician – (Sign-On Bonus Up to $5k) (TS/SCI Required (Night-Shift)

Akima, LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5k

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

PTO for regular full-time/part-time

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) in Honolulu, HI, seeks a Help Desk Technician for a night shift (2:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.). The role provides Tier-1 support to HQ executive personnel, including distinguished visitors, with duties spanning hardware, software, and networking issues in a DoD environment.

The position emphasizes secure communications, ITIL-based incident management, and liaison with external networks, ensuring operations and security across headquarters.

Qualifications

• TS clearance required with ability to obtain SCI.
• High School Diploma or GED minimum.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• At least 2 years in service/help desk support with basic hardware, software, and network troubleshooting.
• Basic level knowledge of system administration and Active Directory.
• Strong communication to explain technical issues to non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Night-shift operations from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Serve as initial contact at the service desk for ADP hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Facilitate secure and non-secure communications and liaise with external networks (Navy Marine Corps Intranet, DISA NOC).
• Manage a service desk tool based on ITIL for incident, request, and problem management.
• Support Local Registration Authority duties per DoD and customer standards.
• Provide Monthly Status Reports to COR-appointed Technical Assistant.

Skills

TS Clearance

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft Office

Service desk experience

Active Directory

IT concepts

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/DS/IS/CS

Tools

Service desk tool

Job description

ASE is seeking a Help Desk Technician for a night-shift position in Honolulu, HI. The scheduled hours are 2:00 a.m. to 10:00a.m.

The Help Desk Technician serves as part of a key Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber (C4) technical focal point, providing Tier 1 troubleshooting support to members of the HQ executive community, including Flag and General Officers, in offices, quarters, and during travel. The technician also supports distinguished visitors and command-level special events and manages communications for key personnel throughout the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Night-shift hours: 2:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.
• Serves as the initial point of contact at the customer service desk, handling all ADP hardware, software, and networking issues for the Command.
• Facilitates secure and non-secure communications, supervises the installation of information systems, and acts as a liaison with external organizations such as the Navy Marine Corp Intranet and the Defense Information Systems Agency Network Operations Center.
• Manages a service desk tool based on Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) frameworks, addressing incident management, service requests, problem management, access management, and event management.
• Supports Local Registration Authority (LRA) duties in accordance with DoD and customer standards.
• Provides a Monthly Status Report (MSR) to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)-appointed Technical Assistant (TA), detailing accomplishments, identifying issues, and highlighting areas requiring government action.
• This position demands a proactive approach to ensure the seamless operation and security of communications within headquarters.

Qualifications

• TS clearance required, with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• At least 2 years of experience in service desk or help desk support with basic troubleshooting skills in hardware, software, and network topologies.
• Basic level skills in system administration and active directory.
• The technician must possess a thorough knowledge of IT concepts, computer hardware, software, and networking, enabling them to analyze and solve complex problems effectively.
• Communication skills are essential, as the technician will often need to explain technical issues to staff without a technical background.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.
• A+ or Network+ certification.

Job ID

2026-24929

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$34.46.- $39.27 per hour

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Exciting Opportunity! Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $5k based on qualifications and relevant experience.