Tier 2 Helpdesk with Security Clearance

SarelaTech is seeking a Sr. Tier 2 Helpdesk Specialist to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract in Albuquerque. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA's Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA's internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations. In this role, a successful candidate will provide IT Service Desk support installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, administrating, and cybersecurity defense of data and applications hosted in the DTRA Data Center on both the classified and unclassified systems.

Clearance: Must currently hold an active DOD TS/SCI clearance.

Primary Responsibilities: Technical Support Troubleshoot, resolve, or escalate remote and deskside IT issues. Resolve connection and imaging issues on classified/unclassified endpoints. Perform VDI troubleshooting and resets on SIPR thin clients. Deploy and troubleshoot MFDs/printers, and coordinate vendor servicing. Set up IT equipment (ADPE) for new employee onboarding. Execute routine desktop installation and hardware setup tasks. Advanced Technical Support Perform root-cause analysis and advanced diagnostics to resolve complex remote and deskside IT incidents.

Troubleshoot advanced connectivity and systemic imaging failures on Unclassified and Classified Endpoints (including SCIF deployments). Execute advanced VDI diagnostics and SIPR thin client remediation prior to Tier-III Virtualization escalation. Diagnose complex network printing (MFD) faults and coordinate advanced servicing with vendor technicians. Remediate complex account administration issues and secure access controls for enterprise applications and services.

Deployment & Infrastructure Support Coordinate and execute comprehensive desktop installation projects, encompassing ADPE setup, VTC suites, and network validation. Maintain Microsoft Planner Dashboards with detailed technical updates to brief leadership on deployment and device status. Process & Compliance Execute all technical interventions in strict compliance with ITSM, ITIL, and information systems security/assurance protocols. Author comprehensive Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) to document complex workarounds and newly identified fixes.

Deliver prompt, high-level technical customer service, clearly communicating service degradations and remediation steps to users. Mentor peer technicians by demonstrating advanced endpoint and peripheral troubleshooting methodologies. Required Qualifications

• High School with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance at time of consideration.
• Current 8140 (Previously 8570), IAT Level II (SEC+ or equivalent) prior to your start date with Leidos, as well as ability to maintain certification for duration of assignment to the DTRA I3TS contract.
• Experience in IT customer service including two (6) years of IT ticketing system experience and one (2) year of experience in remote desk takeover tools and usage.
• Experience meeting service level goals and targets. Desired Qualifications
• Systems or network administration experience in Windows environment and/or advanced PowerShell, scripting
• Familiarity with automated call distribution systems.
• Certification in a process-based platform including programs equal to ITIL, HDI, CoBIT, Lean Six, Six Sigma,etc.

Compensation: $99,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year Sarela Technology Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on any basis or status protected under federal, state, or local law