IT Analyst - Temporary

This position supports a Federal agency client, providing incident tracking and examination support in the capital market system. Hires will operate in a “fusion center”-like environment, responsible for intake and analysis of system disruption, compliance, and intrusion events reported under Regulation SCI. The office is within walking distance of Union Station and easily accessible via public transportation (MARC/VRE/Metro).

About the Role

Serves as a subject matter expert with in-depth knowledge of enterprise IT and network infrastructure concepts, including data center configuration/operation, network connectivity providers, network equipment, server hardware and operating systems, virtualization, and disaster recovery/failover systems. Provides technical analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, as well as high-level functional systems analysis.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in enterprise IT and network infrastructure to analyze system disruptions, compliance events, and intrusions.
• Deliver technical knowledge and analysis of specialized applications and operational environments.
• Perform high-level functional systems analysis.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior executives and in public presentation settings.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and a customer-centric approach.
• Collaborate within a team-oriented, fusion-center environment.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT and network infrastructure concepts, including:
  • Data center configuration and operation
  • Network connectivity providers
  • Network equipment
  • Server hardware and operating systems
  • Virtualization
  • Disaster recovery and failover systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly for executive-level audiences.
• High attention to detail and strong teamwork ethic.
• Responsive, customer-centric demeanor.
• Public Trust security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS/IT, Engineering, Business/Economics, Information Security/IA, or a related discipline.
• OR one (1) year of college in a computer field plus three (3) years of directly related experience, or any equivalent combination totaling four (4) years.
• Progressive relevant training and/or certification may substitute for one (1) year of education or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing further experience in IT, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of risk measurement in IT systems.
• In-depth understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Additional experience in one or more of the following:
  • SharePoint design/development
  • Scripting (VBA, PowerShell, Python)
  • IT and/or cybersecurity governance, compliance, or audit
  • Capital markets, institutional banking operations, or financial technology (FinTech)
  • A+, Network+, and/or Security+ certifications

Pay

$80,000–$100,000 per year.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday (40 hours per week).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.