Technical Support Specialist

Contract Professionals, Inc; Colorado Springs, Marietta (CO, GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc in Colorado Springs seeks a Technical Support Specialist to monitor and resolve incidents, manage service requests from open to close, and support SARs/SAAs, GARs/GAAs, and COP for deployed terminals. You will troubleshoot SATCOM equipment (iDirect, Tampa Microwave, StarShield, Lite Coms, L-3 Technology terminals) and support DoD networks, encryption, and cybersecurity compliance.

US citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

Job description

Technical Support Specialist Colorado Springs. CO 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. VTC, Voice & Video 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) Tactical Radios & Interoperability AN/PRC-158 (narrowband satellite radio) AN/PRC-160 (wideband HF radio) Civilian LMR / radio bridging / RoIP 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 HAIPE Type 1 (KG-175 TACLANE or similar) 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 Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) preferred. 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.