ADPE Technician (Desktop Support) -Camp Arifjan, Kuwait (Secret Clearance R

at  Akima LLC

WORK WHERE IT MATTERS

Five Rivers Services (FRS), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At FRS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, FRS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, FRS provides full-spectrum capabilities including enterprise IT support services, satellite and communications IT operations and maintenance support, classified and unclassified base operations and administrative services, and more.
As an FRS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Employment is conditional on a post-offer medical examination and CENTCOM determining that they are medically fit for duty for deployment (medical, dental, and psychological evaluation.
Description:
Five Rivers Services is looking for an ADPE Technician to work in Kuwait. Our ADPE Technician provides professional laptop and desktop support as well as customer service to military and civilian customers. Work involves troubleshooting hardware problems and repairing or referring to another repair facility as appropriate. Installs, troubleshoots, configures and repairs software issues for Windows operating systems (OS) and Microsoft Office 2007. Troubleshoots and resolves network connectivity issues at the desktop level. Joins personal computers (PCs) to local domains as required. Configures local PC connections to network printers. Performs custom transmission control protocol internet protocol (TCP/IP) configurations of desktops as required. Troubleshoots Microsoft Exchange Server connectivity issues. Installs and troubleshoots other software and peripheral devices as required by the customer. Performs other Service Desk functions as required.
To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Installs, configures, and maintains DOD-approved communications software on government computers and configures the network to allow proper user access.
• Installs and configures network printers.
• Responsible for both classified and unclassified computer system stability through the use of DoD-approved, Government-furnished operating systems and software.
• Joins client computers to Microsoft Active Directory domains.
• Configures Microsoft Outlook and manages personal folders in all versions of Outlook.
• Installs, configures, and maintains security software on military computer systems.
• Repairs and maintains desktop and laptop hardware.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen with an active interim Secret, or higher level, security clearance.
• High school diploma or GED with at least two (2) years of experience relating to automation equipment repair.
• Prerequisite requirements for State-side applicants: valid U.S. passport, valid International Driver’s Permit (IDP), valid U.S. driver’s license, copy of COVID vaccination card, and the ability to successfully pass a police clearance check and medical qualifications.
• Prerequisites for in-country applicants:
• valid U.S. passport
• valid International Driver’s Permit (IDP) or Kuwait-issued driver’s license
• valid U.S. driver’s license
• copy of COVID vaccination card
• medical qualifications, self-identify current visa sponsor & employer
• a copy of your Civil ID and/or work visa.
• You must be able to meet all health requirements, including but not limited to, current and future vaccination requirements for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
• Must be able to pass a details medical and dental exam.
• Must be able to complete CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) Training for deployment overseas.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills are mandatory.
• Certifications:
• This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01-M: all candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
• IAT Level I Baseline:
• A+ CE, Network+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, CND, or a higher level (IAT II/III) compliant certification.
• Computing Environment (CE):
• CompTIA: Server+.
• Microsoft: 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft: MCSA: Windows 10.
• Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2012.
• Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2016.
• Microsoft: MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure.
• Microsoft: MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps.
• Microsoft: MCSE: Private Cloud 2012.
• Microsoft: MCSE: Server Infrastructure 2012.
• Microsoft: MCT: Certified IT Professional.
• Microsoft: MCT: Certified Systems Administrator.
• Microsoft: 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.
• Microsoft: 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft: 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft: 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft: Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Microsoft: Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft: Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft: Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate.
• Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Admin.
• Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database BI Development.
• Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Dev.
• Microsoft: MCSE: Core Infrastructure.
• Microsoft: MCSE: Database Management and Analytics.

Job ID: 2024-14013 Work Type: On-Sit

• Installs, configures, and maintains DOD-approved communications software on government computers and configures the network to allow proper user access.
• Installs and configures network printers.
• Responsible for both classified and unclassified computer system stability through the use of DoD-approved, Government-furnished operating systems and software.
• Joins client computers to Microsoft Active Directory domains.
• Configures Microsoft Outlook and manages personal folders in all versions of Outlook.
• Installs, configures, and maintains security software on military computer systems.
• Repairs and maintains desktop and laptop hardware.
• Performs other duties as assigned