Job Description

IT Specialist - Junior (w/ active Secret)

Location:Mount Clemens, MI
Clearance: Active Secret
Type: Full-time, Onsite

Critical Solutions has an immediate need for a Junior IT Specialist to support our federal customer. The Junior IT Specialist will install, configure, service, repair, and maintain Information Technology (IT) systems in both a stand-alone and client-server environment, including Microsoft (MS) server, Defense Message Systems (DMS), and other authorized IT systems as well as hardware and software for network services, storage networking devices, and servers. Integrate multiple Information Systems (IS) in a networked environment.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and resolve customer Information Systems (IS) problems.
• Effect required hardware upgrades and repair to maintain mission capability.
• Install and configure wireless hubs, routers, switches, and various transmission media, server hardware and software, and ensure the proper installation and configuration of workstation hardware and software for efficient operation on the network.
• Install, optimize, and troubleshoot Local Area Network (LAN) and Base Area Networks (BAN).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Network Address Translation (NAT).

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• IAT II and one of the following: a Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), or a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Clearance Requirement: Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. In addition, selected candidate must undergo background investigation (BI) and finger printing by the federal agency and successfully pass the preceding to qualify for the position. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

CRITICAL SOLUTIONS PAY AND BENEFITS:

Salary range $63,000 - $81,000. The salary range for this position represent the typical salary range for this job level and this does not guarantee a specific salary. Compensation is based upon multiple factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and other requirements.

BENEFIT SNAPSHOT: 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays), Higher Education/Training Reimbursement, and more.