Help Desk Specialist II

Overview

Help Desk Specialist II

Remote

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!  

Chronos Operations (CO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation based in Anchorage, AK. Belonging to the Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Chronos has a culture rooted in integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. Chronos is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, and provides mission-critical services in Advanced Analytics & AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Intelligence. 

Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking a Help Desk Specialist II to provide advanced technical support for the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Technology Service Desk (TSD). This role delivers second‑level troubleshooting and resolution for complex technical issues escalated from Tier 1, supporting CBP's mission‑critical IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7x365 Tier II advanced technical support for incidents and requests transferred via ServiceNow ticket or warm-transferred telephone call.
• Perform advanced (second-level) remote troubleshooting for:
• Mobile device issues, including CBP's mobile service environment (AirWatch)
• Email and Microsoft Outlook accounts and functionality
• Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card access to CBP systems
• Remote VPN access (Global Protect and Zscaler)
• Remote access using DHS Workplace (WaaS)
• Microsoft Office products
• Windows and Active Directory
• Remote software installations
• Resolve >=90% of tickets assigned to Tier II (AQL target).
• Process >=90% of tickets within 4 hours (resolved or escalated to next level).
• Answer >=80% of transferred calls/chats within 60 seconds.
• Escalate incidents to next-level support (internal CBP teams and third-party vendors).
• Perform remote installation and troubleshooting of workstations, peripherals (desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, cameras).
• Install approved software using Government-provided tools.
• Ability to independently make sound decisions, exercise critical thinking, and apply innovative problem-solving approaches to support mission objectives and operational success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of IT help desk or technical support experience with Tier II-level troubleshooting.
• Experience with VPN technologies, remote access tools, and PIV/smart card authentication.
• Must be available to support rotating shift, 24x7x365 coverage required.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must pass CBP Background Investigation (BI).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience may be used in lieu of education
• CompTIA A , Network , or Security certification.
• HDI Desktop Support Technician certification.
• Experience with AirWatch/Workspace ONE MDM.
• Experience with Global Protect VPN and Zscaler.
• Experience with the ServiceNow ITSM platform.
• Prior federal government or CBP Tier II support experience.
• ITIL Foundation certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Windows OS, Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, and mobile device management (MDM).
• Expertise in various tools like Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, and Amazon Connect.
• Ability to independently make sound decisions, exercise critical thinking, and apply innovative problem-solving approaches to support mission objectives and operational success.
• Ability to manage multiple tickets, meet SLA commitments, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to identify and resolve IT issues quickly, following escalation protocol.
• Ability to work with internal teams and other agencies to resolve cross-functional IT needs
• Ability to support rotating shift, 24x7x365 coverage required.
• Ability to analyze customer feedback and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and leadership skills to effectively coordinate teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and under senior analyst guidance.
• Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to travel 10%.

How you’ll grow  

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.  

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.  

Benefits  

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.  

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.  

Chenega MIOS’s culture  

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.  

Corporate citizenship  

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.  

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.  

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/  

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team  

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:  

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com  

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm  

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/ 

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Estimated Salary/Wage

Salary : $24 - $26