Job Description
Position Title: Service Desk Administrator Internship
***this internship is expected to last for 6 months***
Location:
Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance:
None available at this time
Remote/Telework:
NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type:
DoW Secret
Shift:
Day shift
Travel Required:
Up to 10% of the time
Description of Duties:
The
Service Desk Administrator Internship
supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This is a 6-month long internship that consists of:
· Provide front line technical support to customers via phone, email, and in-person, answering basic inquiries and troubleshooting common IT issues.
· Create, assign, and track service request tickets to ensure timely resolution.
· Escalate complex issues to the appropriate Client System Administrator (CSA) or senior team members.
· Be accountable for the maintenance and management of the queue of incident requests (IRs).
· Be adaptable to support CSAs and senior team members in supporting Tier 2/3 break/fix efforts.
· Support hardware disposition needs on assets like sanitization facilitation, excessing old or no longer needed assets, as well as removable media and hard drive destruction when necessary
· The successful candidate will:
· Be available to support a variety of tasks/roles, including but not limited to: IT Help Desk functions, coordinating break/fix and customer needs through various channels
· Be adaptable to new technologies, new situations, and short deadlines
· Have a strong commitment to a team environment and organizational improvement
· Be dependable and punctual
· Be able to communicate effectively with the various teams and/or customers in efforts as necessary
· Be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
· Be capable of cross-team collaboration and cooperation on a variety of efforts and functions
· Be self-motivated
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
· Must have
1
, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
o May be reduced with completion of advanced education
· Must have experience working with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
· Must have, or obtain within 90 days of start date, a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher
· Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs
· Must have, or obtain, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
· Have a CompTIA A+ Certification
· Have a CompTIA Network+ Certification
· Have experience with audio-visual systems
· Have experience with Virtual Desktop Environment Support
· Have experience with Active Directory
· Understand Group Policies, DHCP, and DNS
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Compensation Details:
$20.67
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
09/28/2026 - 10/13/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Internship, Local area, Remote work, Relocation package, Shift work, Day shift