Job Description
Are you looking for a meaningful career serving the nation? Join our elite team in Dallas, Texas, as a Senior IT Specialist. We offer a hybrid work environment, comprehensive health benefits, and the opportunity to work on high-impact federal projects.
Role Overview: You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical IT systems supporting federal agencies. This role requires a deep understanding of security protocols and a commitment to excellence in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and secure federal IT infrastructure in compliance with NIST and FISMA standards.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior IT staff members.
- Conduct system audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability testing.
- Collaborate with federal stakeholders to define technical requirements and solution architectures.
- Oversee the deployment of software updates and patch management strategies.
- Ensure 100% uptime for critical government systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
- Active Top Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in federal or government contracting environments.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies.
- Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks and Agile methodologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder reporting.