Full-Time

Help Desk Administrator

Posted on 1/15/2026

Deadline 1/14/27
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

Compensation Overview

$69.5k - $115.8k/yr

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Required Skills
Agile
Atlassian
AWS
Jenkins
SCRUM
DevOps
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • DoD DEVSECOPS Pipeline Support Help Desk experience
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite and other DevSecOps tools such as JFROG Artifactory, Jenkins, CodeDx, Coverity, etc.
  • 1 - 2 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator, Help Desk / Service Desk Technician, or IT Specialist optimizing systems in AWS cloud environments
  • Meets DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance requirements, including: CompTIA Security+ certification; Linux OS certification or completion of Linux course from accredited source
  • Genuine desire to work in an environment where innovation and continuous learning are fostered and rooted in the culture
  • Secret clearance
Responsibilities
  • Performing customization and configuration of various development tools for Navy customers in an accredited AWS-IL4 and IL6 environment
  • Performing account and group administration tasks; supports users in a Help Desk / Service Desk capacity in a DevOps environment
  • Working in a highly collaborative environment that embraces Agile, Lean Startup, and pairing methodologies (e.g., Extreme Programming) using the Scrum framework
  • Participating in team ceremonies including planning meetings, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Desired Qualifications
  • Overmatch Software Armory experience, minimum of 6 months
  • Experience and desire to perform Help Desk / Service Desk duties (e.g., onboarding new team members to the organization, responding to customers for break-fix problems)
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment that embraces agile, lean startup, and pairing methodologies (e.g., Extreme Programming) using the Scrum framework
  • Excellent customer service qualities and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to research, troubleshoot, and self-teach new tools without direct supervision
  • Experience briefing and providing technical demonstrations to leadership
  • Experience building system capabilities in short iterations that allow for accelerated user feedback and product delivery
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology
  • TS or TS/SCI clearance
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1988

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • NAICS codes 541330 and 3364 position SRC for targeted DoD engineering R&D opportunities.
  • Federal contract eligibility through SAM registration enables participation in growing defense budgets.
  • Established business development contacts and ASTRO contracting relationships support pipeline growth.

What critics are saying

  • Leidos undercuts SRC on C4ISR contracts with 20-30% lower bids using $15B+ scale.
  • Anduril deploys AI-driven ISR sensors 40% faster, displacing SRC's traditional engineering contracts.
  • Low employee satisfaction at Camp Pendleton and Warner Robins drives talent attrition.

What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique

  • Founded July 1988 with established DoD relationships and ASTRO contract vehicle access.
  • Capabilities span C4I, ISR, cyber operations, and intelligence analysis across defense sectors.
  • 2,279-person workforce with strong ratings in Honolulu and Suffolk locations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

6%
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