Help Desk Specialist

Piper Companies; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Help Desk Specialist to support a mission-critical communications environment on-site in Denver, CO. You will provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for deployed systems and ensure 24/7 operational readiness for users in CUI/Secret environments.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, using ticketing systems, and maintaining mission systems like SIL. Active Secret clearance and CAC credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience in enterprise help desk/NOC/IT support environments.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in IT-related field.
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance.
• CAC credential from DoD (or ability to obtain).
• Security+, Network+, A+ or equivalent DoD 8570-compliant cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for mission-critical communication systems in a 24/7 environment.
• Monitor and respond to support requests using ticketing/monitoring tools; prioritize incidents.
• Troubleshoot network and communications issues including Link 16, JREAP-C, SIPR connectivity.
• Maintain SIL capabilities and support mission initialization activities.
• Escalate complex issues to SMEs; document solutions and improve processes.

Skills

Tier 1 support

Tier 2 support

Windows support

NOC experience

TCP/IP

DNS

VPNs

SIPR connectivity

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Ticketing systems

Monitoring tools

SIL (Systems Integration Laboratory)

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Help Desk Specialist to support a mission-critical communications support environment. This position is on-site in Denver, CO. The Help Desk Specialist will provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for deployed communication systems, ensuring continuous 24/7 operational support for users operating within Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Secret-level environments. This role directly supports national defense missions by delivering real-time troubleshooting, issue resolution, analytics, and operational support to users across the NEXUS platform.

Responsibilities for the Help Desk Specialist include:

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for mission-critical communication systems in a 24/7 operational environment, resolving user-reported hardware, software, application, and connectivity issues.
• Monitor and respond to support requests through multiple channels, utilizing ticketing and monitoring tools to prioritize incidents, track trends, and ensure timely resolution.
• Troubleshoot complex network and communications issues involving Link 16, JREAP-C, SIPR connectivity, application deployment failures, and mission system performance.
• Support mission operations by maintaining Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) capabilities, assisting with mission initialization activities, and ensuring operational system availability.
• Escalate advanced technical issues to Subject Matter Experts while coordinating resolution efforts, documenting solutions, and improving support processes through operational analysis and reporting.

Required Qualifications for the Help Desk Specialist include:

• 2-8 years of experience supporting enterprise help desk, network operations center (NOC), systems administration, or technical support environments
• Experience providing Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 technical support for Windows-based systems, applications, and network infrastructure
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot software, hardware, operating system, connectivity, and application-related issues
• Experience working with ticket tracking systems, incident management processes, and operational support workflows
• Familiarity with networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, switching, and secure communications
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to end users and senior technical personnel
• Experience supporting secure government, defense, or mission-critical environments preferred
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer service skills
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Credential: Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Certification Preferred: Security+, Network+, A+, or equivalent DoD 8570-compliant certification

Compensation for the Help Desk Specialist includes:

• Salary Range: $30.00 - $44.00/hr *Depending on experience/ shift*
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Tuition Assistance, and additional employee benefits
• Opportunity to support a high-visibility national defense communications program
• Long-term project supporting 24/7 mission-critical operational environments

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