Help Desk Specialist
BarbaricumRole Overview
Barbaricum is hiring a mid-level Help Desk Specialist. This is a contract role in Fort Eustis, Virginia, United States; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Part of Barbaricum's Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.
Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.
Barbaricum is seeking a Help Desk Specialist to provide first-line technical support for TRADOC G2 operations at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The selected candidate will support classified and unclassified IT environments, troubleshooting technical issues, assisting users, and ensuring system functionality in alignment with DoD cybersecurity protocols. This role requires at least three (3) years of experience in IT support, particularly in government or DoD environments, with an emphasis on incident resolution, system administration, and user support.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to help desk tickets and provide technical support to users.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues in classified environments.
- Escalate complex problems to higher-level IT staff as necessary.
- Document technical issues and solutions for future reference.
- Assist with user onboarding and training for IT systems.
Qualifications:
- Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
- 1-4 years' experience.
- Experience providing technical support in a DoD or government setting.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
EEO Commitment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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How do I apply for the Help Desk Specialist position at Barbaricum?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Barbaricum. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Help Desk Specialist position at Barbaricum located?
This position is based in Fort Eustis, Virginia, United States; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Barbaricum has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Help Desk Specialist at Barbaricum earn?
Barbaricum has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Help Desk Specialist role at Barbaricum posted?
This role was posted on June 9, 2026 (43 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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