IT Specialist

**IT Specialist**
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**Clearance**:Must have an Active TS/SCI Clearance**

**Position Description**:
Network Runners, Inc is seeking an IT Specialist to establish and maintain information technology management oversight for the current OUSD (R&E) IT footprint (e.g., systems, capabilities, technology) and outline a technology roadmap that will allow R&E to seamlessly communicate up, down and across the Department of Defense. Will provide strategy and guidance on the integration of existing R&E communications into a cohesive structured approach and constantly assess new communication technologies and make recommendations as to their impact on the R&E mission.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Provide technical and system administration support through troubleshooting, identifying, and isolating issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing appropriate solutions to software and system anomalies as they occur.
- Work alone on individual projects while being involved in larger projects as a team effort.
- Support the development of new IT capabilities that will further the R&E mission and provide greater efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the operations and maintenance aspects of deployed IT capabilities.
- Support the development of system security documentation on both new and previously deployed capabilities.
- Help to maintain the integrity and security of R&E IT systems by identifying risks and working with the appropriate stakeholders to implement a response.
- Interact with customers to include providing deskside support, training, troubleshooting and advice on IT related issues, as needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies.
- Participate in special projects, as requested.
- Serve as a liaison to Joint Service Provider on open tickets that require additional attention.
- Provide leadership over the R&E asset management program at both the Pentagon and Mark Center locations.
- Provide leadership and assistance in developing and following best practices in inventory management.
- Provide viability into the status, receipts purchasing requests, orders and shipments of equipment purchased by R&E.
- Work with service providers to collect failure data and maintenance trends.
- Have the ability to assist team members by providing input, either written or verbal, to program deliverables including trade studies, white-papers, vendor presentations, and hardware and software requirements.
- In accordance with DoDI 8530.01, provide guidance and monitoring support to government sponsor with regard to cybersecurity protection of the DoDIN duties including but not limited to:

- Vulnerability assessment and analysis.
- Vulnerability management.
- Malware protection.
- Information security continuous monitoring (ISCM).
- Cyber incident handling.
- DODIN user activity monitoring for the DoD Insider Threat Program.
- Warning intelligence and AS&W.

**Minimum Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Requires a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, of which at least two (2) must be specialized, in information technology and its various components.
- Specialized experience may include facilitation, change management, training, process reengineering, business management techniques, organizational development, activity and data modeling, or IT system planning and development.
- Must be able to maintain knowledge of current system designs to connect, configure, and/or enable information systems, devices, or components as assigned.
- Highly preferred experience: Familiarity and experience working with Joint Service Provider, Preferred experience and skills in project management, operational management, strategy development, systems administration, and executive decision support.

**Education**:

- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university related to computer science/computer engineering or graphic design is required.
- At the discretion of the Government, a minimum of two (2) years of specialized experience which includes military experience may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements, in addition to the minimum experience listed above.

**Type of Job**: Full Time

**Salary**: Competitive salary

**Attractive Benefits Package**: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA/FSA, LTD/STD, PTO, Federal Holidays

**Work location**: The Pentagon - Hybrid Remote

**Company Description**:
Network Runners, Inc. is an Information Technology Solutions Company - providing innovative IT solutions and organizational support within the DOD and the Civil sector. Our largest presence is in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, DHS/USCG, DHS/S&T, USSTRATCOM etc., providing Information Technology and Organizational Support solutions. Today, NRI’s experienced, and highly qualified team members are in nearly a dozen cities nationwide. We are recognized for our value, ingenuity, and mission focus. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, NRI is an established CMMI Maturity Level 3 and