Help Desk Technical Tier I Support

DataPath, Inc. is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers’ toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government, and Commercial markets.   

This position supports the U.S. Army Project Manager Tactical Network (PM TN) Global Field Service Representative (FSR) Support Services program. The program provides FSR support of communications for the Government primarily for operability and sustainment of the Tactical and Strategic antenna system such as the Deployable Ku Earth Terminal (DKET), Mobile DKET, Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR)/Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) Access Point (SNAP), United States Marine Corps (USMC) Support Wide Area Network (SWAN) and Commercialization efforts, Micro Very Small Aperture Terminal (mVSAT), VSAT, Inflatable Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Terminal (ISA) CJNCC NETOPS Multinational Information Sharing (MNIS) Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS), Coalition Partner Network-X (CPN-X); and Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF)-OIR AO-wide Network, but are not limited to only these terminals and support.

Help Desk Technical Tier I Support personnel perform a wide range of activities in providing information and assistance resources that troubleshoot problems with computers or similar products on the network.

• Candidate must be prepared to live and work in the country of Kuwait.
• Must be willing and able to work up to 60 hours per week.
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Field trouble calls via the phone and computer trouble ticketing system.

• Perform laptop imaging.

• Perform basic IP troubleshooting.
• Build user accounts on the domain.
• Add and remove computers from a Microsoft domain environment.
• Assign user accounts to appropriate groups and permissions.
• Build exchange mailboxes.
• Troubleshoot user email issues.
• Troubleshoot printers and map shared printers.
• Document trouble calls and computer/network actions for reporting purposes.
• Participate in daily and weekly workplace meetings, as required.
• Abide by all corporate, Government, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Apply performance standards and quality control standards as directed by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Abide by all safety and security rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties related to the job position.

This position requires:

• US Citizenship
• US DOD Secret Clearance
• A valid current US Passport

Required Certifications - Must possess one (1) of the following certifications:

• A+ CE
• CCNA-Security
• Network+ CE
• CND
• SSCP
• Must maintain active certification throughout employment

Additional Requirements:

• An Associate’s degree in Networking is preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of professional work experience with IT systems.
• Minimum four (4) years of professional work experience in IT customer support.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a military environment.
• In lieu of degree, must possess eleven (11) years of related specialized work experience.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.

DataPath is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global workforce that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.