Job Description
Join the Department of Defense in Baltimore as an IT Specialist and make an immediate impact on national security initiatives. This urgent opening requires your expertise to support critical defense systems with direct start dates available. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the pride of serving your country in a mission-critical role.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize secure network infrastructure for defense systems
- Implement cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive government data
- Provide Tier-3 technical support for complex IT systems
- Coordinate disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Lead cross-functional IT projects with strict deadlines
- Ensure compliance with federal IT security standards (NIST, FISMA)
- Document system configurations and troubleshooting procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years progressive IT infrastructure experience
- Active DoD Secret security clearance (immediate eligibility required)
- Expertise in network administration (Cisco, Juniper)
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and virtualization
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- Demonstrated experience with federal IT compliance frameworks