Information Technology (IT) Specialist

About the role

Valiant Integrated Services is looking for an Information Technology (IT) Specialist to work at the Undersea Warfighting Development Center (UWDC) in Norfolk, VA. The selectee will support the IT department to ensure systems and networks enable UWDC to accomplish its assigned missions to lead undersea superiority, enable combat lethality, and optimize effects from and to the undersea domain.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accomplish UWDC information technology (IT) tasks regarding computers & communication systems; information assurance, information management, and network technology; classified and unclassified networks; and secure video teleconferencing systems.
• Advise UWDC on services and solutions to customer requests for assistance in resolving hardware and software problems including personnel workstations and command servers.
• Assist in maintaining and operating computers, networks, servers, cellular phones, and video teleconference systems.
• Perform duties as Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Trusted Agent (TA) and Activity Contract Technical Representative (ACTR).
• Research customer requirements; track validated Move, Add, Change (MAC) requests; maintain accountability/inventory of IT and video teleconferencing assets; reset PINs, verify customer identities in Local Registration Authority (LRA), and manage digital certificates.
• Support cyber security tasks; respond to electronic spillages; execute removable media/cross‑domain support; execute higher‑level Network Telecommunication Directives (NTD); execute Computer Tasking Orders (CTO); facilitate network security training; manage Enterprise User Accounts and Cyber Security Training Certificates.
• Resolve software and hardware problems, and resolve conflicts between applications and/or devices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Clearance Requirement

Active TS/SCI

Education and Certification Requirements

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, computer science, or a related field.
• DoD Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II baseline certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher) in alignment with DoD 8570.01‑M & SECNAV M‑5239.2 guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in IT systems, hardware, software, policies, and information assurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week at the designated work site, typically UWDC Norfolk, VA.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, maneuver, and arrange standard work‑related computers and other devices either independently or with reasonable assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the workspace for standard work‑related tasks.
• May include lifting, ascending/descending stairs, climbing, and extended periods of sitting or standing to various degrees.