IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - CCIS

Job Title:IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST Location: Reston, VA, telework will be acceptable after the program's start date Time Type: Full-time Clearance Requirement: Secret / IT-I – Critical Sensitive (Tier 5/SSBI)/ High Ris Critical Sensitive (Tier 5/SSBI)/ High Risk Employee Type: W2 or 1099 Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship   Job Description: The IT Support Specialist at NexThreat is responsible for planning, delivering, and refining customer support services, including installation, troubleshooting, user assistance, and training. This role involves diagnosing and resolving incidents reported by customers, analyzing work processes, researching trends in issues, and developing training materials. The specialist will install, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and software, execute backup and recovery operations, and consult with users to identify needs and requirements. Additionally, the position includes feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, preparing business cases, and ensuring rigorous application of information security and cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices across all activities. Responsibilities: ·      Deliver high-quality customer support services, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, user assistance, and training. ·      Diagnose and resolve customer-reported incidents with timely escalation where appropriate; perform root-cause analysis and prevent recurrence. ·      Plan and analyze work processes; research trends and patterns of problems to inform continuous improvement. ·      Develop, maintain, and deliver training materials and conduct computing/information system training sessions for end users and internal staff. ·      Create, maintain, and utilize problem tracking databases to manage incidents, requests, and known issues. ·      Install, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and software across client environments; perform routine maintenance and updates. ·      Execute backup and recovery operations; test restore procedures to verify data integrity and availability. ·      Consult with users to identify needs, requirements, and potential solutions; translate requirements into actionable technical tasks. ·      Conduct feasibility studies and trade-off analyses to inform solution choices and project scoping. ·      Prepare business cases, cost estimates, and return-on-investment analyses for proposed IT initiatives. ·      Ensure rigorous application of information security and cybersecurity policies, standards, and practices; collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and incidents. ·      Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, procedures, and support processes; contribute to knowledge bases and runbooks. ·      Participate in on-call rotations or after-hours support as needed to maintain service levels. ·      Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to support NexThreat’s mission and customer needs.   NexThreat is not just a place to work—it's a place to grow, innovate, and make an impact. As a small business, we pride ourselves on our agile approach to cybersecurity challenges. We specialize in detecting cyber threats and providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. Join our team of cyber professionals who are at the forefront of defending critical infrastructure and ensuring the security of some of the nation’s most vital operations.   At NexThreat, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where every voice matters, and every team member can contribute meaningfully to our mission. We are committed to the professional development and well-being of our employees, offering competitive benefits that include 401K matching, health, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave and sick days, and a generous $5,000 vacation bonus after 5 years of service. We also have a referral program that rewards you for bringing talented professionals into our family.   Joining NexThreat means being part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find the support and opportunities you need to thrive with us.   Minimum Requirements: Six (6) years of progressive experience in the field of Information Processing, three (3) of which are specialized in Information Processing and involve a range of hardware/software solutions, two (2) of which are concentrated, hand-on experience in installing, diagnosing problems, and training customers in the use of software and hardware. Certification Requirements: IA Level: IAT II 8570.01-M Baseline Certification:  One of the following Google Cloud Platform: -      Google Associate Cloud Engineer -      Google Professional Cloud Architect Plus One of the following: -      AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner -      AWS Certified Security – Specialty -      AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate  -      AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional -      AWS Certified SysOps Administrator  -      Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate -      Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert -      Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate -      Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Operations -      Red Hat Certified Engineer -      Red Hat Certified System Administrator Desired IT Support Specialist experience and skillset: ·      Three (3) years hands-on experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) IT hosting solutions. ·      Experience administering Windows and Linux operating systems in large enterprise environments. ·      Proficiency and understanding of network fundamentals, VPNs, firewalls, and remote access solutions. ·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Proficiency in problem-solving and troubleshooting complex issues, with the ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, communicate to management and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.