Information Technology Specialist
Description

  

We are seeking a dependable and security-focused IT Support professional to support daily IT operations and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance efforts for a small government contracting company. This role will support end users, maintain secure systems, help manage documentation and evidence for compliance activities, and coordinate with internal leadership and external IT/CMMC partners as needed.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, customer-service oriented, and comfortable working in a regulated environment supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contract requirements.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day technical support for employees including hardware, software, printer, connectivity, and account issues 
  • Support Microsoft 365 administration including user accounts, MFA, permissions, and basic security settings 
  • Assist with onboarding/offboarding activities including account provisioning, equipment setup, and access management 
  • Maintain inventory of company IT assets and software licenses 
  • Support cybersecurity and compliance initiatives related to CMMC/NIST SP 800-171 requirements 
  • Assist in maintaining and organizing compliance documentation, SOPs, policies, evidence, and training records 
  • Coordinate with external Managed Service Providers (MSPs), cybersecurity vendors, and consultants 
  • Help monitor patching, antivirus, backups, vulnerability remediation, and security alerts 
  • Participate in internal audits, mock assessments, and evidence collection activities 
  • Support secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) 
  • Document technical procedures and maintain accurate records of support activities 
  • Assist with employee cybersecurity awareness and training efforts 
  • Escalate complex technical or security issues appropriately 
Requirements

  

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of IT support, help desk, system administration, or MSP experience 
  • Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments 
  • Familiarity with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, or government contracting environments preferred 
  • Understanding of basic networking, firewalls, endpoint protection, backups, and access controls 
  • Experience working with ticketing systems and IT documentation 
  • Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills 
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small business environment 
  • U.S. Citizenship preferred due to government contract requirements 

Preferred Certifications

  • CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ 
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals or Administrator certifications 
  • Any cybersecurity or compliance-related certifications are a plus