IT Specialist - TS Clearance

Description

Information Technology (IT) Specialist
Overview

Kalani Consulting, Inc. seeks a dynamic, self-motivated individual with strong technical skills to support a key federal client located in Round Hill, VA.

As a key part of the Secure Communications Team, you will provide both secure and non-secure IT connectivity, voice, and video for the Department. This position supports IT and Communications systems for the Department and serves as an on-call 24/7 point of contact for all IT issues relating to maintaining continuity of mission-critical operations for the facilities.

You will be part of a team within a matrixed organization, where client interaction and customer service are critical to the success of this role. Strong communication skills, tact, and business acumen are inherent in this position. You must be skilled at navigating through the challenges of working with a dynamic and ever-changing landscape that comes with supporting high-level government officials. The ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is imperative.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing classified and unclassified IT and communications security resources for the Department and facilitates communication between the Department and other Departments and Agencies.
• Assists the Senior IT Specialist with all Bureau IT resources at the unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret classifications levels, installed in the conference rooms, offices and residences.
• Guarantees the physical and operational security for the classified video systems and conference rooms. Ensure all security policies and procedures are adhered for the prevention of potential security violations.
• Assists in the programming, operation, maintenance, testing and connections for all secure IT/communications systems and networks.
• Serves as a customer service representative for IT issues and provides technical support for project installations, design, maintenance, and testing of IT/data transfer equipment and systems.
• Assists in the administration, maintenance, tracking, and repair of desktop assets.
• Assists in the administration, maintenance, tracking, and repair of mobile assets (ie. smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other mobile devices).
• Assists in the development, administration, maintenance, and repair of the OEM SharePoint presence/site collection.
• Assists in the management and operation of the OEM Microsoft Teams sites and WEBEX utilization within office.
• Skilled in the transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of various IT/communications systems.
• Trains others in subjects related to IT.
• Develops SOPs for use and operation of IT systems.
• Performs a wide variety of administrative duties including the preparation of routine correspondence, data retention/security, data classification, and maintaining electronic repositories for essential records.,
• Knowledge of information security and physical security programs to safeguard, control, and regulate access to classified U.S. national security and cryptographic information.

Qualifications

• Associate degree.
• At least 2 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 and private industry organizations.
• Knowledge of web-based apps and virtual tools to facilitate collaboration and telework environments.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint 2016 administration and development.
• Knowledge of Video Teleconferencing systems desirable.
• Must be able to follow established policies and regulations with exact precision, attention to detail is a must for this position.
• The incumbent frequently works under severe time constraints and must be able to multi-task and work on multiple complex tasks and scenarios concurrently in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Must be able to develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues both internal and external to the Department.
• The incumbent must be in good health to deal with long hours occasionally needed in emergency situations. Must operate frequently in high-intensity situations and under pressure.
• Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and other PC based applications that may be used in all aspects of the position.
• Occasional travel to support remote locations throughout the country, as needed, may be required.

Clearance

• A current valid and approved Top Secret level clearance is required with the ability to acquire an SCI.

KCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace.

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Posted on : Sat, 01 Aug 2020 23:41:41 GMT