IT Specialist; IT Department Support Security Clearance

Position: IT Specialist (IT Department Support) with Security Clearance
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.