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Scottsdale, AZ (Off-Site/Hybrid)•Colorado Springs, CO (Off-Site/Hybrid)•Washington, DC (Off-Site/Hybrid)
Position: Senior Information Systems Specialist – Space Force Programs
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Contract: 24+ months
Compensation: $54.16/hour
Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret clearance at time of hire (Top Secret eligibility preferred)
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Overview
Our client, a leading defense and aerospace contractor supporting the U.S. Space Force, is seeking a Senior Information Systems Specialist to join their mission-critical team in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you’ll deliver secure IT solutions in support of national defense operations—designing, testing, and maintaining enterprise applications and network systems that directly impact U.S. space and intelligence missions.
This position requires an active DoD Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
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Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Information Systems Specialist, you will:
• Perform IT engineering functions including design, analysis, evaluation, testing, debugging, and implementation of applications supporting defense programs.
• Analyze, install, configure, and support secure operating systems, databases, and utilities software.
• Administer Red Hat Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows OS environments via command-line interface.
• Conduct system administration of Trusted Network Environment (TNE) Pitbull command-level systems.
• Troubleshoot operating system, hardware, and application issues in classified environments.
• Manage secure networks, providing daily communications and cybersecurity operations for multi-level access environments across CONUS and OCONUS sites.
• Configure, install, and troubleshoot Cisco routers/switches, VoIP systems, video teleconferencing platforms, and network/telecommunications hardware.
• Install, maintain, and repair copper and fiber optic cabling to support secure communications networks.
• Deploy and maintain Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) systems, ensuring virtual machines and cloud applications remain compliant, secure, and mission-ready.
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Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience (or a Master’s degree).
• Active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret eligibility preferred).
• Hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux system administration.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols, TCP/IP, cybersecurity requirements, and secure network operations.
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Desired Skills & Experience
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration and virtualization/VM management.
• Familiarity with containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Hands-on troubleshooting of Cisco networking equipment and secure WAN/LAN protocols (EIGRP, QoS, spanning-tree, VoIP).
• Experience with DISA STIGs, IC security requirements, and coalition security documentation.
• Knowledge of secure communications systems (VTC platforms such as Tandberg/Polycom; KG-175 encryption devices).
• Exposure to DMVPM, Fabric-enabled technologies, and advanced data center protocols.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary defense teams, troubleshooting complex IT and network challenges.
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Why Join?
You will be contributing to programs that defend national security, protect U.S. assets in space, and enable joint force operations worldwide. This is an opportunity to work in a classified, mission-driven environment while growing hands-on expertise across secure networks, cloud technologies, and aerospace defense systems.
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About the Client
Our client is a premier DoD aerospace and defense contractor providing advanced technology solutions for space, intelligence, cyber, and national defense programs worldwide.
About APR
Since 1980, APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and workforce solutions to defense, aerospace, and government clients nationwide.
APR Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Contract: 24+ months
Compensation: $54.16/hour
Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret clearance at time of hire (Top Secret eligibility preferred)
________________________________________
Overview
Our client, a leading defense and aerospace contractor supporting the U.S. Space Force, is seeking a Senior Information Systems Specialist to join their mission-critical team in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you’ll deliver secure IT solutions in support of national defense operations—designing, testing, and maintaining enterprise applications and network systems that directly impact U.S. space and intelligence missions.
This position requires an active DoD Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Information Systems Specialist, you will:
• Perform IT engineering functions including design, analysis, evaluation, testing, debugging, and implementation of applications supporting defense programs.
• Analyze, install, configure, and support secure operating systems, databases, and utilities software.
• Administer Red Hat Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows OS environments via command-line interface.
• Conduct system administration of Trusted Network Environment (TNE) Pitbull command-level systems.
• Troubleshoot operating system, hardware, and application issues in classified environments.
• Manage secure networks, providing daily communications and cybersecurity operations for multi-level access environments across CONUS and OCONUS sites.
• Configure, install, and troubleshoot Cisco routers/switches, VoIP systems, video teleconferencing platforms, and network/telecommunications hardware.
• Install, maintain, and repair copper and fiber optic cabling to support secure communications networks.
• Deploy and maintain Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) systems, ensuring virtual machines and cloud applications remain compliant, secure, and mission-ready.
________________________________________
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience (or a Master’s degree).
• Active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret eligibility preferred).
• Hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux system administration.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols, TCP/IP, cybersecurity requirements, and secure network operations.
________________________________________
Desired Skills & Experience
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration and virtualization/VM management.
• Familiarity with containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Hands-on troubleshooting of Cisco networking equipment and secure WAN/LAN protocols (EIGRP, QoS, spanning-tree, VoIP).
• Experience with DISA STIGs, IC security requirements, and coalition security documentation.
• Knowledge of secure communications systems (VTC platforms such as Tandberg/Polycom; KG-175 encryption devices).
• Exposure to DMVPM, Fabric-enabled technologies, and advanced data center protocols.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary defense teams, troubleshooting complex IT and network challenges.
________________________________________
Why Join?
You will be contributing to programs that defend national security, protect U.S. assets in space, and enable joint force operations worldwide. This is an opportunity to work in a classified, mission-driven environment while growing hands-on expertise across secure networks, cloud technologies, and aerospace defense systems.
________________________________________
About the Client
Our client is a premier DoD aerospace and defense contractor providing advanced technology solutions for space, intelligence, cyber, and national defense programs worldwide.
About APR
Since 1980, APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and workforce solutions to defense, aerospace, and government clients nationwide.
APR Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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