Senior Tier 2 Helpdesk Specialist

Leidos

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On-site
Location
Albuquerque, NM
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Full-time
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5 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Tier 2 Helpdesk Specialist

The Sr. Tier 2 Helpdesk Specialist joins the I3TS program to provide enterprise-wide IT support for the DTRA Information Management & Technology Directorate. This role involves installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and providing cybersecurity defense for data and applications hosted on both classified and unclassified systems. Daily responsibilities include performing root-cause analysis for complex remote and deskside incidents, resolving VDI issues on SIPR thin clients, managing network printing faults, and executing large-scale desktop installation projects. The candidate will also author Knowledge Base Articles and mentor peer technicians. Required skills and tools include experience with IT ticketing systems, remote desk takeover tools, Windows environments, and advanced PowerShell or scripting. The role operates within a high-profile defense contract context, ensuring all technical interventions comply with ITSM, ITIL, and information systems security protocols to support mission capabilities.

What you'll do

  • Troubleshoot and resolve remote and deskside IT issues on classified and unclassified systems.
  • Perform VDI troubleshooting and resets on SIPR thin clients.
  • Resolve complex network printing faults and coordinate advanced servicing with vendor technicians.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis and advanced diagnostics for systemic imaging failures.
  • Manage account administration and secure access controls for enterprise applications.
  • Execute large-scale desktop installation projects including ADPE setup and VTC suites.
  • Author Knowledge Base Articles to document complex workarounds and new technical fixes.
  • Mentor peer technicians on advanced endpoint and peripheral troubleshooting methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • High School diploma and 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
  • Current 8140 (formerly 8570) IAT Level II (SEC+ or equivalent) certification.
  • IT ticketing system experience.
  • Experience with remote desk takeover tools and usage.
  • Experience meeting service level goals and targets.
  • Systems or network administration in Windows environment and/or advanced PowerShell, scripting (preferred).
  • Certification in a process-based platform such as ITIL, HDI, CoBIT, Lean Six, or Six Sigma (preferred).

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