Technical Support Specialist

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking qualified professionals to support deployable SATCOM, RF, and networking infrastructure for government contracts. The role requires handling service requests, RMAs, SARs/GAAs, and real-time COP monitoring with DoD networks.

Candidates must have 3+ years in deployable communications, a US Citizenship, and an active Secret clearance, with a DoD cyber workforce qualification. Bachelor's degree preferred or military equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with deployable communications systems.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Secret clearance.
• Must be qualified under at least one DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Workforce Element (e.g., IT, Cybersecurity).
• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or IT preferred) or 4-6 years related military deployable communications experience may substitute per contract.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for IT service requests, incidents, and disruptions.
• Monitor, track, and resolve trouble tickets through the service desk system.
• Manage RMAs and coordinate spare parts from the warehouse.
• Maintain lifecycle management of all service requests and inform users of progress.
• Process SARs/SAAs/GARs/GAA via SIPRNet; handle ACAS requests via NIPRNet.
• Maintain real-time COP for deployed terminal link connectivity.
• Troubleshoot deployable SATCOM equipment and networks.
• Support DoD gateway and teleport access for NIPRNet and SIPRNet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or IT preferred)

Job description

Candidate will monitor and resolve incidents, maintain service requests from open to close, manage trouble tickets and RMAs, coordinate spare parts, and keep users informed on status. You will also support Satellite Access Requests (SARs/SAAs), Gateway Access Requests (GARs/GAAs), and maintain the real-time web-based common operating picture (COP) for deployed terminal link connectivity.

Primary Responsibilities

Service Desk Operations

• Serve as single point of contact for all communications/IT service requests, incidents, and disruptions.
• Monitor, track, and resolve trouble tickets through the logistics and asset management system (e.g., ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus).
• Manage Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) and coordinate spare parts from the co-located warehouse.
• Maintain lifecycle management of all service requests; keep users informed on progress, workarounds, and resolution.
• Process configuration management requests, change requests, maintenance contracts, warranties, and software license renewals.
• Create and submit SARs, SAAs, GARs, and GAAs via SIPRNet; process ACAS requests via NIPRNet.
• Conduct real-time monitoring of deployed terminal link connectivity displayed as a web-based COP.

SATCOM & RF Systems

Troubleshoot and maintain deployable SATCOM equipment and networks, including:

• iDirect, Tampa Microwave, StarShield, Lite Coms, and L-3 Technology terminals
• Regional Hub Node (RHN) Gateways and DoD Teleport architectures
• Support DoD narrowband SATCOM radios and wideband HF radios/antennas.
• Maintain and troubleshoot civilian LMR systems, radio bridges, and Radio over IP (RoIP).
• Support military and civil radio interoperability in frequency, waveform, encryption, and procedures.
• Maintain RoIP networking connections between military and civil responders.

Networking & Infrastructure

• Troubleshoot deployable routing, switching, and server systems.
• Support physical and virtual server environments and computer systems.
• Maintain WAN optimization systems.
• Support DoD gateway and teleport access for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, Commercial Internet, PSTN, DSN, EVoIP, ECVoIP, VTC, and streaming video.
• Maintain deployable cellular, Wi‑Fi systems, and Cell on Wheels trailers.

Encryption & Cybersecurity

• Support deployable DoD encryption systems including HAIPE Type 1, AES-256, and CSfC.
• Perform monthly system scans using current DoD mandatory scanning tools.
• Support cybersecurity compliance in accordance with DoD cyber security guidance and RMF processes.
• Maintain tactical VTC and IP telephony systems (NIPR, SIPR, Commercial Internet).
• Support streaming video gateway suites and deployable video systems (classified and unclassified).
• Support voice, data, and video transport across deployable communications packages.

SATCOM

• iDirect satellite modems/routers
• Tampa Microwave tri-band terminals
• StarShield, Lite Coms, L-3 Technology terminals
• RHN Gateways / DoD Teleport
• SpaceX P-LEO (Starlink) terminals
• Satellite Access Requests (SARs/SAAs/GARs/GAAs)
• AN/PRC-158 (narrowband satellite radio)
• AN/PRC-160 (wideband HF radio)
• ANW2 waveform
• Cradlepoint / mobile broadband kits (MBK)

Networking

• KLAS ESRII, SW26, VMM routing/switching modules
• Cisco routers / switches / firewalls
• WAN optimization (Riverbed or similar)
• Physical and virtual server environments

Encryption

• AES-256
• Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC)

Platforms

• Emergency Response Terminals (ERTs) / Sentinel systems
• Mobile Command Posts (MCPs) / Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs)
• Cell on Wheels / Wi‑Fi trailers
• ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus or similar ITSM platforms

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or IT preferred)

OR

• 4-6 years related military deployable communications experience with advanced commercial certifications may substitute per contract.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience with deployable communications systems.
• Experience troubleshooting SATCOM terminals, tactical radios, baseband networking, or similar deployed communications equipment.

Certifications

• Must be qualified under at least one DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Workforce Element (e.g., IT (Cyberspace), Cybersecurity).

Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Secret clearance

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:

This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:

No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.