IT Specialist-536386

The IT Specialist will provide secure and non-secure IT data, voice, and video for the Department as part of the Secure Communications Team. The role involves managing classified and unclassified IT and communications security resources, navigating a dynamic landscape, and ensuring the physical and operational security for classified video systems and conference rooms.

Requirements

• Experience as a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience, knowledge, and skills as a Mid-Level IT Specialist.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and other Personal Computer-based applications.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), tact, services, and teamwork are critical.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Skilled in the transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of various IT/communications systems.
• Knowledge of information security and physical security programs to safeguard, control, and regulate access to classified U.S. national security and cryptographic information.
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, with at least 6 years of general IT experience.
• Familiarization with networking related to IT infrastructure concepts, principles, and practices is preferred.
• Knowledge of cloud computing environments, local and wide area networking, and procedures used by federal private industry organizations.
• Knowledge of Video Teleconferencing systems is desirable.
• Must be able to follow established policies and regulations with exact precision and attention to detail.
• Must be able to develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues both internal and external to the Department.
• Must be in good physical health to deal with long hours occasionally needed in emergency situations.
• Top-Secret clearance, with the ability to acquire Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Other benefits