Service Desk Administrator

7 days ago


Muḩāfazat al Jahrā, Kuwait Akima Full time
Service Desk Administrator (IT Help Desk) - Camp Buehring (Secret Clearance Required)

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Five Rivers Services is looking for a Service Desk Administrator located at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today

Our Service Desk Administrator provides front-line customer service desk support, responsible for responding to and resolving computer, printer, and network issues. Customers contact the Service desk in-person, by phone, using Remedy and/or by sending emails. This position involves a high degree of quick decision making and detailed task management to ensure all work orders not resolved at the Service Desk are immediately assigned to the appropriate IT groups. Excellent customer service skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Primary support and interface with site Information Management Officers (IMO) to ensure all Service Desk resources are utilized in the most efficient manner
  • Assists the IMO with daily functions of computer, network and software management for the site and all users
  • Provides immediate response to all customers who come to the Service Desk Person-to-person interaction involves troubleshooting, information exchange and help with ticket submission and issues
  • Provides telephone customer support for incoming and follow up calls used for initial troubleshooting
  • May be required to work for 12-hour shifts utilizing Remedy call management software and other tools, to log and manage trouble tickets
  • Must have the technical ability to accurately determine call routing for trouble tickets that cannot be resolved immediately at the Service Desk
  • Troubleshoots Microsoft OS issues on Army Gold Master/Universal Gold Master along with setup and Microsoft Office 2007
  • Troubleshoots all other site authorized software with IMOs and users
  • Creates logon and email accounts using Microsoft Exchange Server and User Manager
  • Manages Network Services with Server Manager, Print Queue Management and CISCO VMPS Administration
  • Works within a small continuous improvement focused team
  • Tracks and documents work performed to allow accurate reporting of all Service Desk activities
  • Completes all tasks and assignments as requested by Supervisors and Management
  • Performs other duties and assignments as required

Qualifications
  • Must be a US citizen with an active Secret clearance, or higher level, security clearance
  • High school diploma or GED with at least one (1) year experience in a service desk/help desk environment
  • Prerequisite requirements for State-side applicants: valid U.S. passport, must be able to obtain and maintain an International Driver's Permit (IDP), valid U.S. driver's license, and the ability to successfully pass a police clearance check and medical qualifications
  • Prerequisites for in-country applicants: valid U.S. passport, valid International Driver's Permit (IDP) or Kuwait-issued driver's license, valid U.S. driver's license, medical qualifications, self-identify current visa sponsor & employer, and a copy of your Civil ID and/or work visa
  • You must be able to meet all health requirements
  • Must be able to pass a detailed medical and dental exam
  • Must be able to complete CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) Training for deployment overseas
  • Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
  • Demonstrated strong customer service skills are mandatory
  • Excellent interpersonal skills are required
  • Requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01-M: all candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
    • IAT Level I Baseline:
    • Cisco: CCNA: Certified Network Associate - Security Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Security CompTIA: A+ ce CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner (ended 17 Dec 2024) CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst CompTIA: Network+ ce CompTIA: Security+ ce CompTIA: SecurityX ce GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler: Certified Incident Handler GIAC: GICSP: Industrial Cyber Security Professional GIAC: GSEC: Security Essentials ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional ISC2: SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner
    • Computing Environment Certificates
    • CompTIA: Server+ Microsoft: 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Microsoft: MCSA: Windows 10 Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2012 Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2016 Microsoft: MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Microsoft: MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps Microsoft: MCSE: Private Cloud 2012 Microsoft: MCSE: Server Infrastructure 2012 Microsoft: MCT: Certified IT Professional Microsoft: MCT: Certified Systems Administrator Microsoft: 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert Microsoft: 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate Microsoft: 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Microsoft: 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate Microsoft: Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft: Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate Microsoft: Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate Microsoft: Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Admin Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database BI Development Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Dev Microsoft: MCSE: Core Infrastructure Microsoft: MCSE: Database Management and Analytics Microsoft: MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert Microsoft: MD-100: Windows Client Microsoft: MTA: Microsoft Technology Associate Microsoft: MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
    Job ID

    2025-17840

    Work Type

    On-Site

    Company Description

    Work Where it Matters

    Five Rivers Services (FRS), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

    At FRS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

    For our shareholders, FRS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

    For our government customers, FRS provides full-spectrum capabilities including enterprise IT support services, satellite and communications IT operations and maintenance support, classified and unclassified base operations and administrative services, and more.

    As an FRS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

    Job ID:17840-en-usSeniority level
    • Seniority levelNot Applicable
    Employment type
    • Employment typeFull-time
    Job function
    • Job functionInformation Technology
    • IndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing

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