Full-Time

Help Desk Technician

TS/SCI Required

Posted on 10/7/2025

Deadline 10/6/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security
Required Skills
Customer Service
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Possess & maintain Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification as required by Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 17-1303, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, and DoD 8570.01-M.
  • Active TS/SCI.
Responsibilities
  • Provides Service Desk support 24 hours a day for 365 days per year and be the single point of contact for all IT related issues for both internal and external customers.
  • Provides walk-in customer support from 0700-1500 M-Fr.
  • Provides updates in tickets in accordance with NASIC/SC policy and resolve all tickets to meet NASIC/SC Service Level expectations.
  • Provides quality customer service with less than 2 customer complaints/month. Service tickets daily to include walk-ins, phone calls, and user submitted trouble tickets.
  • Provides local registration authority (LRA) for SIPRNet tokens and JWICS PKIs.
  • Provides the following types of Level I1 and Level II support: Remote Support: provide remote diagnosis/resolution of end-user requests/problems in a customer service oriented, team environment.
  • Documents all outages, errors, maintenance, issues, and contacts in the CFP log.
  • Performs monitoring (network, system, environmental) of multiple data centers/facilities utilizing a variety of scripts, web-pages, and commercial applications to include notification of subject matter expert (SME) for restoral.
  • Coordinates corrective action required by outside/parent agencies as required.
  • Be responsible for monitoring, opening, assigning, updating and closing tickets on up to 4 separate ticketing systems.
  • Troubleshoots assigned tickets using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
  • Provides administrative support as required such as granting/revoking network access and file permissions; performing file/directory restorations; de-provisioning of email accounts; installation of desktop software.
  • Provides administrative support to user account creation and maintenance to include resetting account passwords and unlocking accounts.
  • Provides administrative support to users for group policy additions and deletions, org box additions and deletions, folder permission issuance and revocation. Provide desktop support at the customer’s location as required such as adding workstations to the domain, troubleshooting hardware issues, installing drivers; desktop support includes Windows and Red Hat Linux workstations and mobile computing (i.e. laptops and tablets).
  • Provides 24-hour network and environmental monitoring and appropriate alarm reporting utilizing NASIC-provided tools/capabilities.
  • Uses the NASIC-provided network monitoring tool (E.g. Solarwinds) to monitor and support various networks and system assets.
  • Be able to navigate Active Directory and utilize standard Linux based commands.
  • Replaces workstations with like systems and reload all applicable user applications.
  • Coordinates with other duty sections such as hardware technicians and software administrators when additional Level II2 or Level III3 support is required.
  • Utilizes NASIC-provided environmental monitoring system (E.g. Site Scan) to discover and report environmental systems problems.
  • Follows the Standard Operating Procedures for backup and restoration.
  • Physically or remotely logs into the system and executes prepackaged Microsoft Installers (MSIs) or follow prescribed flowcharts/checklists.
  • Provides daily network status reports.
  • Assists Air Force Network (AFNET) Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) with resolution of Remedy trouble tickets.
  • Provides monthly functional area reports summarizing work accomplished, work planned in next month and important issues occurring during the month.
  • De-provision accounts, email, and folders as requested across NIPRNet, Cornerstone-Secret, and Cornerstone-Top Secret.
  • Acts as the trusted agent for all PKI revocations and issuance.
  • Acts as the trusted agent for all SIPRNet token revocation and issuance.
  • Acts as the LRA for SIPRNet tokens and JWICS PKI.
  • Virus scan media, transfer data from physical media, and move data between networks per NASIC Instruction 33-201.

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired Pinnacle Solutions, enhancing defense training and sustainment capabilities.
  • Appointed Lauren Cates as VP for Emerging Markets Group to expand mission-critical tech.
  • Appointed Marcus Lopez as COO with 30 years experience to drive operational excellence.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) subsidiaries graduate, losing sole-source edges to General Dynamics and CACI.
  • FY2026 NDAA shifts DoD cloud contracts to AWS and Azure, crushing Akima's IT revenue.
  • NANA shareholder lawsuits over fund mismanagement halt $500M+ pipelines via audits.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima delivers agile solutions in facilities, IT, logistics, and construction as NANA subsidiary.
  • Ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
  • Provides mission support to Sandia National Laboratories in high-security environments.

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401(k) Retirement Plan

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Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense

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