IT Specialist (IT Department Support)

IT Specialist (IT Department Support)

Fairfax, VA

Salary

: follow the calculator

Clearance :

TS w / SCI Eligibility at a minimum,

would have to sit for a CI Poly while they work

Shift :

Start at 7 or 8am, M-F

Experience Level

: 4-6 Years total

Certifications : Sec+ Required

Degree

: Preferred, not required

What we are looking for in a candidate (outside of the above) :

• Either Windows or Linux knowledge (both would be preferred)
• A solid base of networking (not expecting them to be a seasoned engineer)
• Ideally has troubleshot, installed, and configured some network switches / routers / firewalls
• Break / Fix on hardware (PCs,Laptops, peripherals, printers, etc.)
• Active Directory and Exchange administration (again, not expert-level here)

Candidates must hold an active TS / SCI clearance. The candidate must have at least 3-5 years of

professional experience.

As a member of the Corporate IT team, the primary responsibility of the IT specialist will be to

maintain, upgrade, and provide support for Windows and Linux operating systems in an Active

Directory network environment. The candidate needs to be able diagnose and resolve issues and

problems in a timely manner. Responsibilities also include overall system support including printers,

monitors and associated peripherals.

Qualifications and Skills

Strong proficiency with :

PC HW, Laptops, peripherals, and printers

Active Directory administration

Exchange Administration

Network switches and Firewalls

Linux Administration

Knowledge of network architectures, protocols, and services (file sharing, domain services, web

services, VMWare, RSA multifactor)

Experience building, securing, maintaining, and troubleshooting computer operating systems and

applications (Windows 11, Windows Server, Rocky Linux, Redhat Linux)

Knowledge of NIST and CMMC requirements

Strong work ethic, self-starter, work well independently as well as in a team environment

Ability to interface with end-users, good communication skills

DOD 8570 Certification is required.