IT Specialist

BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government compliant back office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space We are working with our client Don Selvy Enterprises DSE to find their next highly skilled IT Systems Administrator About DSE DSE Inc is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to engineering training and program management that enables front line soldiers sailors and Marines to fully exploit the tactical capabilities of aviation and maritime platforms We accomplish this by using the most qualified employees and keeping abreast of every new capability in aviation maritime technologies and simulationtraining technology as it emerges Our wide range of expertise is constantly expanding as we seek valued members of the DSE team and work to develop each of them to their fullest potential in the field To this day DSE continues to foster a work environment that supports ingenuity and the care for each member of the team The Role The IT Systems Administrator will support DSEs day to day IT operations Department of Defense customer environments and DSEs expanding CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity compliance program This is a hands on role for an administrator who can independently manage Microsoft and Windows systems resolve Tier 2 and 3 technical issues maintain secure configurations and help keep DSEs controlled unclassified information CUI environment assessment ready The position is mostly remote with occasional travel to the Washington DC area to configure and support IT systems and to work directly with DSE personnel defense contractors US Government stakeholders and foreign military representatives or dignitaries The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance Why DSE DSE doesnt just ask for your experience it rewards it DSEs PTO program is experience based rather than tenure based meaning the relevant industry experience you bring with you can qualify you for a higher PTO allocation from day one rather than starting over at the bottom like you would at most employers Its a rare structure in this industry where most companies only reward the tenure you earn after you join not the years of expertise you bring with you That same philosophy carries through the rest of the benefits package Starting salary range 80000 to 105000 annually100 company paid medical and dental premiums for employees 50 for dependents401k with up to a 4 company matchFully paid life short term and long term disability insurance no cost to youEmployer funded FSA plus HRA contributions toward your deductibleExperience based PTO your prior relevant experience can qualify you for a higher PTO allocation from day one plus the option to purchase additional PTO11 paid holidays 6 national 5 floatingTuition reimbursement to support continued professional growthResponsibilities Administer Windows 1011 workstations Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID Azure AD Intune user accounts permissions MFA and endpoint configurationsProvide Tier 2 and 3 troubleshooting for laptops software Microsoft 365 services printers peripherals remote connectivity and common network issuesManage employee onboarding and offboarding device provisioning access changes software installation patching and security configuration baselinesMaintain accurate hardware and software inventories administrative records change documentation configuration records and technical proceduresSupport Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online Teams SharePoint email security retention settings and related administrative functionsTroubleshoot and support core network services and connectivity including TCPIP DNS DHCP VPN Wi Fi and secure remote accessHelp manage and mature DSEs CMMC Level 2 program and NIST SP 800 171 Rev 2 security requirements across systems that process store or transmit CUIMaintain and update CMMC evidence and compliance documentation including the System Security Plan SSP Plans of Action and Milestones POA&Ms policies procedures network and system diagrams inventories and assessment artifactsImplement and monitor technical safeguards related to access control identification and authentication configuration management media protection audit and logging incident response system integrity and risk managementHelp maintain the defined CUI security boundary and ensure approved methods are used for CUI storage transmission collaboration removable media and disposalSupport vulnerability remediation patch management endpoint protection account reviews secure configuration and recurring compliance checksPrepare for and support internal reviews customer requests and CMMC assessment activities including evidence collection and coordination with third party assessors and cybersecurity consultantsAssist with employee security awareness CUI handling guidance and implementation of corrective actions identified through audits or assessmentsTravel occasionally to the Washington DC metropolitan area to configure maintain troubleshoot or transition IT systems for DSE supported customers and partner organizationsWork professionally and discreetly with defense contractors US Government personnel and foreign military representatives or dignitaries in sensitive operational environmentsDocument on site work system changes configurations and follow up actions so support activities remain repeatable auditable and compliant with DSE security requirementsRequired Education No specific degree requirement is stated; equivalent hands on experience in IT support or systems administration will be consideredRequired Experience Approximately three to five years of hands on experience in IT support systems administration or a similar technical role; equivalent practical experience will be consideredStrong working knowledge of Windows 1011 administration Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID Azure AD Microsoft Intune user and account administration endpoint security and common business IT systemsWorking knowledge of CMMC Level 2 NIST SP 800 171 CUI handling or comparable DoD cybersecurity and compliance requirementsAbility to independently troubleshoot complex user endpoint software access and connectivity issues and clearly document the resolutionSolid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCPIP DNS DHCP VPNs Wi Fi and secure remote accessStrong written communication documentation organization and attention to detail especially for security and compliance recordsAbility to work effectively in a mostly remote environment while coordinating with management users contractors vendors and external stakeholdersExperience supporting a defense contractor government contractor or other regulated environment that handles CUI or sensitive government information is a plusDirect experience preparing for a CMMC Level 2 assessment maintaining CMMC evidence supporting NIST SP 800 171 controls or remediating assessment findings is a plusExperience with secure or FedRAMP authorized CUI collaboration and file sharing platforms such as Kiteworks is a plusCompTIA Security Network Microsoft or related IT and cybersecurity certifications preferredExperience with PowerShell security monitoring endpoint management vulnerability management backup and retention or basic firewall administration is a plusAn active DoD security clearance is a plus but is not required if otherwise eligible for clearancePrimarily remote with occasional travel to the Washington DC area as mission requirements dictateMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearanceDSE is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status