ASRC

Senior Operations Maintenance and Support Specialist

ASRC • $100K — $130K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • 6+ years in technical support, SRE, or infrastructure roles
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance essential
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Services
  • Deep expertise in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, especially Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Proficient in advanced configuration management tools such as Salt or Ansible

Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line technical support for cloud services and VDI functionality
  • Document and track support tickets in Jira, ensuring SLA compliance
  • Escalate complex issues with detailed documentation to appropriate teams
  • Manage and troubleshoot User Virtual Machines in the VDI environment
  • Develop application deployment through Salt States in virtual machines
  • Monitor and identify system performance issues, orchestrating maintenance communications
  • Contribute to knowledge base and support procedure improvements

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative work environment in a government setting
  • Exposure to advanced cloud and virtualization technologies
  • Potential for career advancement in a specialized technical field
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Operations & Maintenance Support Specialist to provide advanced technical support with specialized focus on Kubernetes and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in a government environment. This role combines Tier 1 and Tier 2 Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) support responsibilities with deep technical expertise in Azure Kubernetes Services and VDI technologies. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical escalation point, mentor junior team members, and provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex cloud infrastructure and application issues while ensuring system reliability and optimal user experiences. Must be a US citizen and an active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Sign-on Bonus available

Responsibilities include:
  • Serve as first point of contact for end-user technical support requests related to cloud services, hosted applications, and VDI functionality, providing responsive customer service and executing deep troubleshooting
  • Create, update, and maintain technical support tickets in Jira with accurate documentation, proper categorization, and tracking of resolution times to maintain SLA compliance
  • Escalate complex issues to Tier 2/3 support teams, SREs, and Platform Engineers with comprehensive documentation, coordinating with Development, DevOps, and Architecture teams for resolution
  • Manage VDI technologies including troubleshooting and repairing User Virtual Machines (UVMs), building and deploying base images for supported operating systems, and patching running UVMs
  • Build, package, deploy, and manage Salt States to install applications in virtual machines, operating the Salt Master for application deployment across the VDI environment
  • Monitor system performance, identify patterns indicating systemic issues, and support maintenance windows with user communication during planned outages
  • Maintain and update knowledge base articles, contribute to support procedures and troubleshooting guides, and participate in continuous service improvement initiatives
  • Work with cloud providers for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support issues, escalating Tier 3+ issues appropriately
  • Other duties as assigned

Technical Experience & Qualifications
  • Must be US Citizen
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
  • Experience: Minimum 6 years of professional experience in technical support, operations, SRE, or infrastructure engineering roles
  • Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (Required)
  • Kubernetes Expertise: Advanced hands-on experience with Kubernetes or Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) including troubleshooting pods, services, deployments, networking, and cluster operations
  • VDI Expertise: Deep experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure technologies, particularly Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), including architecture, troubleshooting, and optimization
  • Configuration Management: Advanced proficiency with Salt, Ansible, or similar configuration management tools with experience developing complex automation
  • Containerization: Strong experience with Docker, container troubleshooting, and containerized application support
  • SRE Practices: Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering principles including monitoring, incident response, and system reliability
  • Cloud Platforms: Advanced knowledge of Azure cloud services with focus on compute, networking, and storage
  • Operating Systems: Expert-level troubleshooting in Windows and Linux environments
  • Monitoring & Observability: Experience with Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar monitoring tools for Kubernetes and infrastructure
  • Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation and troubleshooting
  • Incident Management: Advanced experience with Jira or similar systems, including leading complex incident resolution
  • Technical Leadership: Proven ability to mentor team members and provide technical guidance

About ASRC

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) is an Alaska Native corporation that was established in 1972 under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). The company is owned by approximately 13,000 Iñupiat shareholders who live primarily in eight villages on Alaska's North Slope. ASRC is a diversified company with subsidiaries involved in oil and gas exploration and production, government services, construction, and resource development. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about ASRC
Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
2003
* Ladders Estimates

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