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Help Desk Specialist 3 with Security Clearance

Tecolote ResearchEl Segundo, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Help Desk Specialist role offers significant growth potential within a reputable company, allowing you to master complex enterprise IT systems and contribute to critical IT projects. You'll thrive here if you have advanced troubleshooting skills, a passion for excellent customer service, and possess a U.S. security clearance. Apply now to leverage your expertise and advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
$60k - $70k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Overview We are seeking a mid-level Helpdesk Specialist to join our Corporate IT team in El Segundo, CA. You'll be the go-to resource for troubleshooting complex technical issues, assisting our end-users both onsite and remotely, and keeping our IT operations running smoothly. This role is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and a great opportunity to grow your skills in enterprise IT systems and support. This is an onsite position for our office in El Segundo, CA\\r\\n Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional technical support for end-users, remote staff, and IT systems teams.
  • Answer customer inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, ensuring timely and professional communication.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Install, configure, and update software and hardware as needed.
  • Support purchasing, receiving, shipping, and management of equipment inventory.
  • Contribute to IT improvement projects and tactical plan implementation.
  • Document issues, resolutions, and system changes in a service desk platform.
  • Mentor and guide help desk staff Skills Required
  • 5+ years in a help desk or technical support role, ideally in a mid-sized, geographically dispersed organization.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills for Windows OS and user/computer account management in Active Directory.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Soft skills that make you successful in support: patience, empathy, active listening, urgency, and organization.
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance. Additional Skills
  • Experience with Okta Multi-Factor Authentication.
  • Strong familiarity with Exchange and Office 365.
  • Printer installation and configuration.
  • Basic Windows Server administration.
  • Intune application management.
  • Strong exposure to enterprise IT processes, including hardware lifecycle management.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: $60,000-$70,000/year DOE.
  • We offer a generous benefits package including:
  • 100% company paid Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 100% company paid Retirement
  • Paid Time Off on top of company recognized Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave. This role offers a mix of day-to-day user support and exposure to enterprise IT projects, making it ideal for someone ready to grow into more advanced system administration or IT engineering roles Education
  • High School Diploma Required Education Bachelors degree preferred, preferably in management information systems, math or engineering. Minimum of 5 equivalent years of relevant work experience. Additional degrees or certifications may substitute for years of experience.

Skills

Active Directory

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