Senior IT Help Desk Technician (TS/SCI) {S}

ARKA; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts

401k retirement plan

3 weeks vacation plus paid holidays

Tuition assistance for approved programs

Annual bonus program

Company paid life insurance and disability insurance

4 weeks paid Parental Leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in King of Prussia is seeking a Senior IT Help Desk Technician to provide onsite support for approximately 70 users. This role requires a strong communication skill set, problem-solving abilities, and a customer-oriented approach. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, supporting various technologies like Windows and Microsoft365, and documenting issues. A High School Diploma, 3+ years in helpdesk support, and an active TS/SCI clearance are essential. Competitive benefits include 401k and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in helpdesk support, preferably as sole IT support for a site.
• Knowledge of various operating systems and network solutions.
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support through multiple channels including chat, phone, and in person.
• Document and log work in the ticket system for all requests.
• Installation and maintenance of desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding of users.
• Maintain inventory of IT equipment.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices.
• Support Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, MFA.
• Partner with team and escalate as needed.
• May work off-hours on a weekly on-call schedule.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Customer-focused service orientation

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma; preferred Bachelor’s IT or related field

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Windows Desktop/Server/Active Directory

Microsoft365

Cloud applications

Windows Desktop/Server

Job description

Senior IT Help Desk Technician (TS/SCI) {S}

Job Category: IT

Requisition Number: SENIO003226

• Posted : February 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

900 E 8th Ave
King Of Prussia, PA 19406, USA

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview

Supporting ARKA’s King of Prussia site, the IT Help Desk Technician will be the sole onsite IT support for an office of approximately 70 end users. You will play a critical role in expanding and update the site. With a customer‑centric approach, you will be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and documenting technical issues through onsite and remote support.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support through chat, phone, email, in person and ticketing system
• Triage and respond to all requests in an appropriate and timely manner
• Document, record, and log work in the ticket system
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding of users
• Maintain inventory of IT equipment
• Installation, configuration, upgrade, and maintain desktops, laptops, notebooks, printers, mobile devices, and cell phones
• Assign file and folder permissions as needed
• Support various technologies including Windows Desktop/Server/Active Directory architecture, Microsoft365 Collaboration suite (Outlook/Exchange email, Teams collaboration, etc.) and Multifactor authentication
• Partner with other help desk team members and escalates issues accordingly
• May occasionally work off‑hours, including weekly on‑call schedule, to support coordination of problem resolution and maintain continuous operations

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma; bachelor’s in information technology, computer science, or related field preferred
• 3+ years’ work experience in helpdesk support; experience being the sole IT support for a single site is a plus
• Knowledge of computer systems, cloud applications, and networks with various operating systems and solutions
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Proven customer‑focused service orientation
• Proven knowledge of basic troubleshooting
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility and assist others as needed
• Ability to be onsite in King of Prussia 5 days/week
• Security+ Certification
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Location

Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer

• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to [e-mail] or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

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