Information Technology Specialist
About this role
Job Title: Information Technology Specialist – Internal Support (DoD-Focused GovCon Environment)
Location: ATSC 1620 W Sunrise Blvd., Gilbert, AZ 85233 (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Position Summary:
ATSC, a federal contractor supporting the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), is seeking an experienced Information Technology (IT) Specialist to provide internal IT support for corporate systems, infrastructure, and users. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the technical readiness and security posture required to operate within a regulated federal contracting environment. The IT Specialist will support day-to-day IT operations, ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks applicable to DoD contractors (e.g., NIST SP 800-171, CMMC), and contribute to a secure and responsive IT infrastructure that enables successful contract performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to internal staff including troubleshooting, system maintenance, and resolution of hardware/software/network issues.
- Administer and maintain corporate IT systems including servers, workstations, collaboration tools, VPN, and cloud services.
- Ensure IT systems and processes align with DoD-related cybersecurity requirements such as NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
- Manage user accounts, access controls, group policies, and software updates within Active Directory and related environments.
- Support onboarding/offboarding of personnel, including provisioning of IT assets and access according to internal and client compliance requirements.
- Maintain asset inventory, licensing records, and IT documentation to support audits and system reviews.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of corporate cybersecurity tools such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and logging systems.
- Support periodic security assessments, internal audits, and documentation of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Coordinate with vendors and external support services as needed for escalated technical issues or procurement.
- Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field-or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience providing IT support in a professional environment, ideally within a federal contracting or compliance-driven setting.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, networking fundamentals, and endpoint management.
- Familiarity with federal cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST 800-171, DFARS, CMMC). Ability to lead CMMC implementation.
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting internal IT for a government contractor with DoD clients.
- Security+ or other DoD 8570-compliant certification.
- Experience with MDM solutions (e.g., Intune), cloud administration (e.g., Azure AD, AWS), and centralized logging tools (e.g., Splunk, LogRhythm).
- Knowledge of contract-specific IT compliance practices, such as enclave separation and data handling under export control (ITAR/EAR).
Eligibility:
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance is required for this role.
ATSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Advance Technology Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Company at a glance
Advanced Technology Systems Co. (ATSC) is a privately held US Defense contractor headquartered just outside of Washington D.C. in McLean, Virginia, ATSC has developed a unique and proven business model that operates with the US Federal Government while leveraging its interests in the Middle East, Africa, Southwest Asia, and Europe. ATSC’s McLean-based headquarters and our engineering and production facilities are currently performing on multiple programs with the US Army, USAF, US Navy, NASA, US Dept of State, DOJ, and DHS. We pride ourselves on having established a solid foundation of business procedures and processes for delivering advanced solutions world wide for performing in the Middle East, Southwest Asia, Europe and the USA.
ATSC is a world leader in Border and Maritime Security Surveillance, Counter Terrorism, Force Protection, C4ISR, Logistics support, fixed and rotary wing repair and overhaul, training, maintenance, CBRNE, Precision Air drop, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) with over 30 years of experience working with the United States Government and Allied Nations on security cooperation programs around the globe. Our team has a proven record of managing every aspect of the US Government Programs in support of our US troops and US Allied countries in theater. We build solutions.
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