Help Desk Manager
$70,100–$105,200 year
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Lead the day-to-day activities of the help desk team, ensuring timely resolution of user issues and escalations within the Gravity DevSecOps Pipeline. Serve as the primary point of contact for complex technical issues, troubleshooting system, network, and software problems while managing and responding to all support tickets related to CI/CD tools and system performance. Oversee help desk workflows, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) such as response time and resolution rates. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior support staff, helping them develop skills and improve performance. Continuously identify areas for process improvement, automating common support tasks and implementing best practices for efficiency. Act as a liaison between help desk staff and upper management to ensure alignment with project goals and priorities. Ensure compliance with all DoD security policies, including adherence to Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other government-mandated protocols. Coordinate with the security team to manage security incidents, apply patches, and implement security configurations as required. Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of classified information handled within the help desk environment. Assist in the development and maintenance of internal documentation, including troubleshooting guides, procedures, and knowledge base articles. Collaborate with DevOps engineers, developers, and system administrators to ensure effective issue resolution and minimal disruption to development processes. Communicate updates and incident reports to stakeholders, including status updates on ongoing issues or planned maintenance activities.
Required Qualifications
- Secret Clearance or above
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in IT support or help desk roles, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory position
- Hands-on experience supporting DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix, Mac and Windows environments, including system administration and network troubleshooting
- Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Chef
- Excellent leadership and team collaboration abilities
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex IT environments
- Effective communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work under pressure, and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Commitment to security best practices and ensuring compliance with strict DoD protocols
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD or Space Force operations in a DevSecOps environment
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as RMF, STIGs, and NIST standards
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ITIL, or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
- Experience with utilizing AI tools within a development environment
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