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Bowhead

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Client Systems Support Specialist Mid-Level

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026Deadline 9/21/27
$50.48/hr
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Four to six years of experience providing Tier II client or desktop support, system configuration, and technical issue resolution across multiple networks and environments.
  • A bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science, or equivalent experience of four years.
  • Must meet the Department of Defense 8140 certification requirements for a Technical Support Specialist or System Administrator role at the appropriate tier within six months of hire.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support personnel at all organizational levels, including senior leaders.
  • Knowledge of IT service management ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and Department of Defense configuration management standards.
  • Familiarity with endpoint hardening, patching, and vulnerability management practices.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and support physical system setup in office or operations center environments.
  • Ability to provide after-hours and contingency support as required.
  • Must currently hold an in-scope Department of War Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods and periodically twist, bend, and squat.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the first point of contact for IT service requests received by phone, ticketing system, email, or walk-up support.
  • Log, categorize, and prioritize incidents and service requests in accordance with established service-level objectives.
  • Perform Tier I and Tier II troubleshooting for workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripheral equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve software, operating system, and user application issues within established baselines and Security Technical Implementation Guide requirements.
  • Join systems to the domain, configure network settings, and ensure connectivity to shared drives, printers, and collaboration tools.
  • Deploy and maintain system images, patches, and baseline configurations to ensure standardization and compliance.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot common access cards, tokens, and multi-factor authentication solutions across classified and unclassified networks.
  • Assist with account access issues, password resets, and permissions management in coordination with the Identity and Access Management team.
  • Perform workstation hardening, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint security enforcement in support of Risk Management Framework and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution requirements.
  • Provide on-site and remote support for video teleconferencing, Teams, and other collaboration systems used in operational and executive environments.
  • Deliver white-glove support to senior leaders and executive staff, including system setup, data migration, secure mobile device configuration, and event support.
  • Coordinate VIP event or conference support, ensuring seamless connectivity, display configuration, and real-time troubleshooting.
  • Develop, update, and maintain user support documentation, standard operating procedures, and quick-reference guides.
  • Monitor ticket queues to ensure timely response, escalation, and closure in alignment with performance metrics.
  • Track and report recurring issues to identify systemic problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Maintain asset accountability, tagging, and inventory accuracy for assigned devices and peripherals.
  • Support after-hours operations, contingency activities, and mission exercises as required.
  • Participate in configuration reviews, patch cycles, and readiness inspections to maintain compliance with Department of Defense and organizational policies.
  • Provide feedback to engineering and cybersecurity teams on observed issues, performance impacts, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support users and assist with coordinating and completing paperwork required to resolve negligent discharge of classified information incidents and events.
  • Train and mentor junior technicians in troubleshooting techniques, customer service standards, and documentation practices.
  • Serve as a property custodian as required by DoDI 5000.64, DAFI 23-111, and AFMAN 17-1203, maintaining accountability of assigned audio/visual assets.
  • Support exercises, operational events, and contingency scenarios by ensuring the rapid setup, testing, and operation of client systems.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting classified systems or executive/VIP customers.
  • Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or Microsoft MCSA/MD-100/101.

About the company

Bowhead, via UIC Government Services (UICGS), provides federal contracting and government services to defense and civilian agencies. It offers IT, logistics and marine services, engineering, program management, and development and support of military training and modeling and simulations. It coordinates a family of subsidiary companies to tailor end-to-end solutions, including operations and maintenance and lifecycle support. Its goal is to help federal agencies meet missions by delivering reliable, integrated contracting services and mission-ready programs.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Alexandria, Virginia

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Bowhead's 2026 current hiring signals active demand across acquisition, engineering, and program management.
  • The 2025 USACE HITS-R2 and Navy awards extend revenue visibility through 2030.
  • Bowhead's SMBE Tradewinds designation opens faster sales into Department of War modernization budgets.

What critics are saying

  • Federal contract concentration exposes Bowhead to recompete losses and protest delays after 2025 awards.
  • Bowhead's 2024 Delta acquisition increases integration risk across Air Force, Space Force, and Space Command.
  • A single large USACE or Navy recompete setback can damage utilization and force layoffs.

What makes Bowhead unique

  • UICGS/Bowhead pairs Alaska Native ownership with 8(a) federal contracting advantages.
  • Bowhead's July 2025 $99.99 million Navy engineering and logistics win deepens defense specialization.
  • Bowhead's July 2026 Tradewinds MBSE awardable status differentiates it in digital engineering.

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Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corp. (UIC) has acquired a majority interest in Delta Solutions & Strategies, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Delta is now part of UIC's Bowhead Family of Companies within its government services division. The acquisition, led by UIC COO Jeevan Pokharel, aims to enhance Bowhead’s growth in the Department of Defense and space sectors. Delta will gain access to more DOD and federal contracts, expanding its market and expertise.