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Nakupuna Companies

NHO-owned group delivering IT solutions

Helpdesk Support Specialist I

Full-TimeDeadline 10/1/27
$80k - $100k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Adelphi, MD, USA
In Person
IT OperationsIT Service Desk & End User Support
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Provide Tier 1 desktop helpdesk support, including imaging, troubleshooting, resolving, escalating issues, and application troubleshooting.
  • Provide Tier 1 DREN support, including troubleshooting and patching DREN and troubleshooting network issues.
  • Identify or arrange purchase of warranty replacements for hardware parts that are out of warranty.
  • Possess a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, 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 issues reported by users.
  • Identify and triage issues across various operating systems, including computer imaging, profile creation, application installation, and hardware/software upgrades.
  • Track printer maintenance, connectivity, and setup, as well as service tickets for installing printer toner cartridges and fuse kits.
  • Maintain accountability for all 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 or problems.
  • Maintain accountability of software licenses and lifecycle replacement documentation, including lifecycle replacement of end-user devices such as computers, printers, laptops, scanners, and other hardware.
  • Submit local service requests and installation RNEC helpdesk ticket requests as appropriate.
  • Ensure personal accounts and authentication tokens remain active, secure, and compliant with IT policies.
  • Identify hardware components for parts 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 or CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, FITSP-OG, ICSP, or SSCP certification.

About the company

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nakupuna ranked No. 5 in USA TODAY’s 2026 Top Workplaces list.
  • WTOP named Nakupuna the DC Area’s No. 1 Top Workplace in June 2026.
  • Hawaii Business ranked Nakupuna No. 39 in August 2026, signaling durable momentum.

What critics are saying

  • PrimeRFP shows 96% of obligations from DoD, making revenue dangerously concentrated.
  • PrimeRFP flags $170.1M in recompetes within 24 months, including 2026 expirations.
  • If set-aside eligibility or NHO control changes, Nakupuna’s federal model breaks.

What makes Nakupuna Companies unique

  • Nakupuna’s Native Hawaiian Organization ownership preserves 8(a) set-aside access.
  • Its 2026 federal vehicles span OASIS+ 8(a), STARS III, and GSA MAS.
  • Headquartered in Hawaiʻi, it pairs local community credibility with Arlington federal reach.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options