Akima

Senior Computer User Support Specialist

Akima • $80K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.
  • DoD 8140-411 Basic certification is necessary.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred; relevant experience may suffice.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with a BS/BA, or 3 years with an MS/MA.

Responsibilities

  • Lead major technology assignments and initiatives.
  • Evaluate performance results, recommending changes for project success.
  • Interface with end-users to resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Troubleshoot and document technical issues, escalating when necessary.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to colleagues and supervise others.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a major defense organization.
  • Work in a dynamic environment supporting USSOCOM.
  • Engagement in high-impact technology projects.
  • Encouragement for veterans to apply, promoting diversity and inclusion.
  • On-site role requiring hands-on interaction with technology.
Full Job Description
Compass Point is looking for a Senior Computer User Support Specialist to join our team supporting USSOCOM. In this role, you will be a part of an enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) process for USSOCOM locations across several networks and mission-critical applications. Candidate must possess active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and DoDM 8570 certifications along with a combination of education and demonstrated experience/training on networks and applications specific to the SIE / USSOCOM enterprise, IT service management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and other relevant domains. Candidate must be able to work autonomously and exercise independent judgement on resolving complex technical issues without oversight as well as recommending creative/innovative ways to enhance the overall SIE ITSM. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Veterans encouraged to apply. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
  • Plans and leads major technology assignments.
  • Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
  • May supervise others.
  • Interfaces directly with supported end-users to provide hardware, software, network and applications problem resolution.
  • Is an expert with industry standard desktop operating systems and office automation software suites.
  • Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Will be required to work rotating shift schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • The systems analyst must be able to clearly communicate via phone, portals and instant messaging with end users and technicians.
  • Must be able to present a professional, sharp and technically savvy image via verbal, written and in-person communications with customers with responsibilities ranging from entry level to the senior executive levels and serve as a positive example to other technicians on the team.
  • Must be qualified to perform the following functions:
    • Will exemplify professionalism in all areas of the job; compliance with schedule, following CSD business processes, and superior customer service skills.
    • Serves as the initial point of contact for systems related problems in a 70,000+ customer enterprise.
    • Troubleshoot research, diagnoses, documents and resolves technical issues
    • Determines which special team can best resolve the problem and assign the task to the Desktop Support, Customer Supports, Network Administration or System Administration Teams when a solution cannot be provided telephonically.
    • Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot server, network, system and application issues
    • Technical expertise in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of all associated and follow-on operating systems.
    • Must be proficient with Dameware, RDP and Terminal Services.
    • Will be required to perform incident management functions which include Incident trending and prioritization and documenting and communicating those findings with senior organizational team members.
    • May serve as the functional lead of a team to direct and monitor other technicians in the performance of their duties.
    • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Must have DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
  • Must have DoW 8140-411 Basic certification.
  • Must be able to maintain DoW 8140-411 Basic via continuing education requirements or re certification.
  • Possess current TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree in the STEM field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
  • Years Experience: Min 5 Years with BS/BA, 3 Years with MS/MA, 0 Year with PhD.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-25860
Work Type

On-Site

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