Job Description
Are you a seasoned IT professional looking to make an immediate impact in the heart of the nation's capital? Apex Federal Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Federal Information Technology Specialist to join our dedicated team supporting critical government initiatives.
We are looking for candidates who are ready to hit the ground running. This is an immediate hire opportunity for a dedicated professional to ensure the integrity, security, and efficiency of federal information systems. If you are passionate about public service and possess a strong technical background, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate Start: Onboard and begin contributing to mission-critical projects within 30 days.
- Competitive Compensation: Comprehensive salary package plus benefits.
- Growth Opportunities: Clear path for advancement within the federal contracting sector.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of federal information systems and networks.
- Ensure full compliance with FISMA, NIST, and agency-specific security policies and standards.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, security scans, and implement necessary patches or mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and agency stakeholders to translate complex technical requirements into actionable solutions.
- Provide Tier 3 technical support and incident response for critical infrastructure outages.
- Document system configurations, maintain detailed technical logs, and prepare compliance reports for senior leadership.
- Train junior staff and other agency personnel on best practices for IT security and system usage.
Qualifications
- Active Top Secret or Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance (must be willing to maintain).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a federal or government contracting environment.
- Strong proficiency with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and hybrid network architectures.
- Experience with ITIL framework and Service Desk operations is highly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior officials effectively.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance if not already held.