Service Desk Administrator Internship IRES - SSFB

Amentum company; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs is offering a six-month Service Desk Administrator Internship. You will provide front-line technical support to customers via phone, email, and in-person, and you will create, assign, and track service requests to ensure timely resolution.

The role requires Windows experience, DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or within 90 days), and an active DoW Secret clearance. You must lift 35 lbs and work day shifts on-site with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Provide front line technical support to customers via various channels.
• Create, assign and track service request tickets for timely resolution.
• Escalate complex issues to CSA or senior team members as needed.
• Maintain and manage the queue of incident requests (IRs).
• Support Tier 2/3 break/fix efforts and hardware disposition tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line technical support to customers via phone, email, and in-person, answering basic inquiries and troubleshooting common IT issues.
• Create, assign, and track service request tickets to ensure timely resolution.
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate CSA or senior team members.
• Be accountable for the maintenance and management of the queue of incident requests (IRs).
• Be adaptable to support CSAs and senior team members in supporting Tier 2/3 break/fix efforts.
• Support hardware disposition needs on assets like sanitization facilitation and destruction as needed.
• Be available to support IT Help Desk functions and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Front-line support

Ticketing

Windows OS

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Active Directory

DHCP

DNS

Virtual Desktop Environment

Job description

Position Title: Service Desk Administrator Internship

***this internship is expected to last for 6 months***

Location

Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance

None available at this time

Remote/Telework

NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type

DoW Secret

Shift

Day shift

Travel Required

Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties

• Provide front line technical support to customers via phone, email, and in-person, answering basic inquiries and troubleshooting common IT issues.
• Create, assign, and track service request tickets to ensure timely resolution.
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate Client System Administrator (CSA) or senior team members.
• Be accountable for the maintenance and management of the queue of incident requests (IRs).
• Be adaptable to support CSAs and senior team members in supporting Tier 2/3 break/fix efforts.
• Support hardware disposition needs on assets like sanitization facilitation, excessing old or no longer needed assets, as well as removable media and hard drive destruction when necessary
• The successful candidate will:
• Be available to support a variety of tasks/roles, including but not limited to: IT Help Desk functions, coordinating break/fix and customer needs through various channels
• Be adaptable to new technologies, new situations, and short deadlines
• Have a strong commitment to a team environment and organizational improvement
• Be dependable and punctual
• Be able to communicate effectively with the various teams and/or customers in efforts as necessary
• Be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Be capable of cross-team collaboration and cooperation on a variety of efforts and functions
• Be self-motivated

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements

• Must have 1, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have experience working with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
• Must have, or obtain within 90 days of start date, a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements

• Have a CompTIA A+ Certification
• Have a CompTIA Network+ Certification
• Have experience with audio-visual systems
• Have experience with Virtual Desktop Environment Support
• Have experience with Active Directory
• Understand Group Policies, DHCP, and DNS

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details

$20.67

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

09/28/2026 - 10/13/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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