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Tier 1 Helpdesk Specialist (Active Secret Clearance)

Akima

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New Orleans, LA
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Job Description

AMO, an Akima company, is looking for IT Support Specialistwith an Active Secret clearance in New Orleans, LA. This full-time position will support the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) network as an IT Specialist providing first and second-line technical support for network-connected and standalone laboratory environments.

This role serves as the initial point of contact for technical assistance requests and is responsible for troubleshooting, ticket documentation, issue escalation, and maintaining operational continuity within secure DoD IT environments.

This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from New Orleans, LA.

Responsibilities

Customer Support & Ticket Management:
  • Respond to telephone calls, email, and in-person requests for technical support.
  • Log all customer interactions in the ServiceNow ticketing system.
  • Promptly categorize, generate, route, and escalate customer requests requiring support beyond Tier 1 scope.
  • Track technical issues and maintain detailed history records to ensure timely resolution.
  • Coordinate cross-tier integration to ensure consistent and repeatable support processes.

Technical Troubleshooting:
  • Identify, research, and resolve technical problems at the Tier 1 to Tier 2 levels of responsibility.
  • Diagnose hardware, software, and basic network/data communication issues using specialized tools and software utilities.
  • Support workstation configuration and basic account administration.
  • Assist users with commonly used IT applications and systems.

Operational Compliance:
  • Maintain compliance with established IT policies, procedures, and security guidelines.
  • Operate effectively in a fast-paced and diverse RDT&E environment.
  • Maintain working knowledge of commonly used IT concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Support escalation workflows and collaborate with Tier 2 and Tier 3 teams.
  • Update and maintain systems Configuration Management tools

Platform Exposure:
  • Provide basic support for Windows workstations.
  • Experience supporting Linux and Mac operating systems is desired.

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience per contract guidelines) AND 2-3 years of IT support experience.
  • High School or Associates AND 4 yeas of IT support experience.
  • Experience using ticketing systems (ServiceNow preferred).
  • Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical users.
  • Ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment.
Desired Certifications / Training
  • CompTIA Security+ ce.
  • Windows 11 (Udemy or equivalent training).
  • Exposure to Linux and macOS environments.
  • Knowledge of LDAP preferred.

Job ID

2026-22294
Work Type

Hybrid
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics 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 AMO, 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, AMO 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, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO 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.
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Be part of something bigger. With Akima, you’ll enjoy the agility and autonomy of working for a small business, while also being supported by an enterprise over 10,000 employees strong. Career growth and opportunity? Look no further.

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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.
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Job Category
IT - Support
Clearance Level
Secret
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Akima