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.