Job Description
Are you a technical expert ready to make an impact on a national scale?
The Federal Services Group is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Specialist to join our dynamic team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this pivotal role, you will provide critical technical support to federal agencies, ensuring the security, integrity, and efficiency of mission-critical information systems. We are looking for candidates who are not only technically proficient but also committed to public service excellence.
Why Join Us?
• Work on challenging projects with top-tier federal clients.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain complex federal information systems and network infrastructure.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure 99.9% uptime for critical applications.
- Enforce federal cybersecurity protocols and compliance standards (FISMA, NIST) to protect sensitive data.
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and federal stakeholders to deliver tailored technical solutions.
- Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior staff members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in federal IT environments or as a government contractor.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
- Proficiency in Linux/Windows Server administration, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and virtualization technologies.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and incident response procedures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Apply today to start your career with the Federal Services Group!
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain complex federal information systems and network infrastructure.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure 99.9% uptime for critical applications.
- Enforce federal cybersecurity protocols and compliance standards (FISMA, NIST) to protect sensitive data.
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and federal stakeholders to deliver tailored technical solutions.
- Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior staff members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in federal IT environments or as a government contractor.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
- Proficiency in Linux/Windows Server administration, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and virtualization technologies.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and incident response procedures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.