Senior Tier 2 Helpdesk Specialist

Job Summary

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

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or escalate technical issues based on ticket assignments deskside or remotely, as necessary.
• Correlate events and incidents for management of Information Technology (IT) Services.
• Provide great and prompt customer service to DTRA personnel by assisting them with IT-related issues.
• Document and communicate degradation of services or outage issues information to customers and help with resolution.
• Follow ITSM and ITIL processes to ensure quality of services and prompt resolution.
• Ensure your assigned tickets stay within the program’s AQL/SLA commitments.
• Utilize Remedy and/or Service Now for queue and work management.
• Ensure all tickets, requests, and work orders are properly documented.
• Create or coordinate the development of Knowledge Base Articles (KBA)
• Troubleshoot complex problems and able to derive root causes and apply correct fixes or workarounds.
• Provide support for new employees setting up ADPE (ex. Monitors, keyboard, mouse, VDI, laptop, phone, printer, VTC suite), ensuring network connectivity, and any unresolved account administration providing access to the necessary websites, applications, or services.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree with 6-10 years of experience. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active DOD TS/SCI clearance
• 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 (4) years of IT ticketing system experience and one (1) year of experience in remote desk takeover tools and usage.
• Experience meeting service level goals and targets.

How you will wow us:

• Systems or network administration experience in Windows Server and/or Cisco environments.
• Familiarity with automated call distribution systems.
• Certification in a process-based platform including programs equal to ITIL, HDI, CoBIT, Lean Six, Six Sigma,etc.

JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.  JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024 and 2025.

• Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
• Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
• Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
• Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
• Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
• Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.