IT Systems and Communications Technician

Job Title:

IT Systems and Communications Technician I Job Type: Full Time/Contract

Location:

Norfolk, VA Clearance:
Secret Who is Ardalyst Defense, LLC?

Ardalyst Defense, LLC is a Maryland, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides engineering services and technical, analytical and cyberspace operations services to integrated U.S. government agency operations. Ardalyst personnel have decades of direct operations experience in full-scope Cyberspace Operations - at the Service, Joint and National Agency levels.

Ardalyst is a mashup of Ardent, meaning "passionate" and Catalyst, meaning "change agent." To be an Ardalyst means to be passionate about creating and sustaining meaningful transformations.

Speak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. Ardalysts (that's just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions.

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See Yourself Grow – Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risk, kick-start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and we’re determined to keep it that way.

We are seeking an IT Technician I to support our Navy customer in the Norfolk, VA area. In this role, you will assist with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support of shipboard IT, communications, and network systems. You will work under the guidance of senior technical personnel to support system operations, cybersecurity compliance, user support, and crew training on LAN and IT equipment as required.

• Perform or assist with the installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, and lifecycle replacement of shipboard IT, communications, and network equipment under the supervision of senior technical personnel.

• Install, image, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Windows 10/11 workstations, laptops, peripherals, network devices, and communications equipment in accordance with approved technical and cybersecurity procedures.

• Assist with the deployment, operation, sustainment, and upgrade of Local Area Networks (LANs), virtualization platforms, communications systems, and other IT infrastructure supporting Navy operational requirements.

• Support Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity compliance activities through patch management, vulnerability scanning, STIG implementation, ACAS/Nessus assessments, remediation efforts, and adherence to applicable DoD and Navy policies.

• Assist with the installation, testing, certification, labeling, and maintenance of copper and fiber-optic cabling infrastructure.

• Work collaboratively with government personnel, shipboard crews, contractors, and support teams to maintain system operability, compliance, and mission readiness.

• Document technical issues, troubleshooting activities, root causes, corrective actions, and lessons learned in accordance with established processes.

• Prepare and submit daily status reports, work accomplishment summaries, inventory reports, and other customer-required documentation.

• Travel as required to customer sites, naval installations, shipyards, and vessels in support of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors, team leads, or program management.

• Associate's degree in Information Technology, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.

• Must possess an IAT Level I certification…