Tier 2 IT Support Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions•Herndon, VA

1d•$70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Dark Wolf is seeking a motivated, security-conscious Tier 2 IT Support Engineer to join our internal IT group. In this role, you will serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues, managing a broad spectrum of internal systems spanning corporate networks, cloud environments, identity management, and end-user support. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in modern IT infrastructure, a passion for troubleshooting, and a desire to grow within a fast-paced, high-tech national security contractor environment.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in a corporate IT support, help desk, system administration, or network operations role.
Strong working knowledge of Windows 11, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
Experience administering cloud productivity suites (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace) and basic cloud resource troubleshooting (AWS/Azure).
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, and firewall rules).
Demonstrated ability to independently research, test, and implement solutions to complex technical challenges.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a proven track record of supporting technical and non-technical internal stakeholders.
US Citizenship and the ability to be cleared up to a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+.
Tier 1 help desk experience.
Working knowledge of Jira, development tools/environments.
Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automating IT administrative tasks.
Building and maintaining security-compliant systems.
Familiarity with basic NIST or corporate security compliance framework.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving advanced hardware, software, network, and cloud access issues escalated from Tier 1 help desk support.
Monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting core internal networking and cloud network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, VPN configurations, switches, routers, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Deploying, patching, and securing internal endpoints (Windows, macOS, Linux) utilizing Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
Creating, updating, and maintaining internal knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and automated scripts to streamline routine IT support workflows.
Partnering with internal security, DevOps, and engineering teams to ensure corporate IT assets comply with organizational security policies and zero-trust guidelines.