IT Specialist

Description

Position Summary: Leidos is seeking an experienced IT Specialist to provide technical and operational information technology support for government and defense programs operating within classified environments. The selected candidate will support installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of IT systems, hardware, software, and networked environments supporting mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot desktop systems, laptops, servers, peripherals, and enterprise IT equipment within classified and operational environments.
• Provide technical support and issue resolution for hardware, software, operating systems, applications, and network connectivity issues.
• Support user account management, system access requests, password management, and system administration activities.
• Maintain IT asset inventories, system documentation, configuration records, and technical support procedures.
• Coincide with cybersecurity, network engineering, and systems administration teams to ensure compliance with security policies and operational requirements.
• Support implementation and maintenance of secure IT environments in accordance with government and organizational cybersecurity standards.
• Aid with system backups, data recovery, continuity of operations, and disaster recovery support activities.
• Assist with technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of system incidents and operational issues.
• Participate in system deployments, operational testing, customer support activities, and technical upgrade initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT systems, technical support operations, systems administration, or help desk activities within government or defense environments.
• Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems, enterprise IT infrastructure, networking fundamentals, and system administration practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and customer support skills.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.