Full-Time

Helpdesk Support Specialist 1

Posted on 8/18/2026

Deadline 8/18/27
Nakupuna Companies

Nakupuna Companies

501-1,000 employees

NHO-owned group delivering IT solutions

Compensation Overview

$80k - $100k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Adelphi, MD, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Required Skills
ServiceNow
Operating Systems

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Requirements
  • Provide Tier 1 desktop helpdesk support, including imaging, troubleshooting, resolving, escalating, and application troubleshooting.
  • Provide DREN Tier 1 support, including troubleshooting and patching DREN and troubleshooting network issues.
  • Replace under-warranty hardware or identify out-of-warranty hardware for purchase replacement.
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Have at least 5 years of technical support experience.
  • Have at least 2 years of experience in a Tier 1 support role.
  • Hold Security+ CE certification.
  • Be a U.S. citizen and possess a Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Operate as the initial point of contact for user-reported issues.
  • Identify and triage issues across operating systems, including computer imaging, profile creation, application installation, and hardware and software upgrades.
  • Track printer maintenance, connectivity, setup, toner cartridge installation, and fuse kit installation tickets.
  • Maintain accountability for mobility devices.
  • Provide alternate Information Management Officer support for hardware and software requests, workstation and mobile device setup and support, Defense Enterprise Provisioning Online backup, and email account support.
  • Gather, respond to, resolve, or forward customer telecommunications requirements and problems.
  • Maintain accountability of software licenses and lifecycle replacement documentation for software licenses and end-user devices, including computers, printers, laptops, scanners, and other hardware.
  • Submit local service requests and installation RNEC helpdesk ticket requests as appropriate.
  • Keep personal accounts and authentication tokens active, secure, and compliant with IT policies.
  • Identify hardware components that are out of warranty.
  • Coordinate with the Center and installation RNEC telephone control officer to minimize service interruptions.
  • Manage customer requests through the ticketing system by gathering information, conducting research, communicating with customers, converting Portal tickets to ServiceNow for escalations, tracking and resolving issues, and providing feedback to complete the process.
Desired Qualifications
  • SecurityX / CASP+ certification.
  • CCNP Security certification.
  • CISA certification.
  • FITSP-OG certification.
  • CISSP certification.
  • SSCP certification.

Nakupuna Companies is an NH(O)-owned group of eight 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses that offer management consulting, IT, facilities support, and environmental services. They help government and other clients solve technical, programmatic, and logistical challenges by delivering integrated, practical solutions with a national footprint and the agility of a small business. Their difference comes from NHO ownership, access to 8(a) contracting benefits, a diverse nationwide workforce, and close collaboration with government partners while supporting Native Hawaiian communities. Their goal is to provide impactful solutions to customers while advancing opportunities for Native Hawaiian communities and building durable partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Honolulu, Hawaii

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 Navy awarded Nakupuna Federal a $100 million C4I contract.
  • February 2026 BEP awarded Nakupuna Services an $11.6 million environmental engineering task order.
  • June 2026 workplace awards support recruiting and retention in competitive cleared talent markets.

What critics are saying

  • Nakupuna filed a Virginia WARN notice in June 2025, cutting 103 workers.
  • Government work concentration leaves revenue exposed when Navy and federal task orders end.
  • Eight(a) and NHO advantages face policy scrutiny; losing them would crush differentiation.

What makes Nakupuna Companies unique

  • NHO-owned 8(a) portfolio combines consulting, IT, facilities, and environmental services.
  • June 2026 USA TODAY ranked Nakupuna No. 5 among 1,000-2,499 employee employers.
  • Arlington, Honolulu, Denver, Mechanicsburg, and St. Louis give national delivery reach.

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