DoD IT Support Specialist - Windows, M365 & Compliance

DSE, Inc.; Lexington Park, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $50k-$60k

Medical & dental premiums covered

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

FSA + HRA contributions

Experience-based PTO

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DSE, Inc. is seeking a Junior IT Specialist to join our DoD-focused team at NAS Patuxent River, Lexington Park, MD. This entry-level role supports IT operations, documentation, hardware/software configuration, and security compliance aligned with CMMC principles.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career professionals with hands-on skills in Windows, M365, and DoD cybersecurity basics. On-site work is required, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in IT or related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 1–2 years IT support, helpdesk, or systems administration experience.
• Familiar with CMMC Level 1 or NIST 800-171 requirements and DoD cybersecurity basics.
• Windows 10/11, Office 365 and Active Directory basics.
• Knowledge of security tools/antivirus (e.g., Comodo or Defender).
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping experience.
• Experience with DoD contractors is a plus.
• CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+ preferred.
• Onsite 100% at NAS Patuxent River, Lexington Park, MD; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1/2 technical support for Windows laptops, M365, and basic network issues.
• Assist with user accounts, device configuration, and troubleshooting via Intune, Azure AD, and M365 Admin Center.
• Maintain IT asset inventories, patch logs, and change records.
• Support implementation of CMMC Level 2 practices, including access control and incident response prep.
• Help update security documentation (SSP, POA&Ms) and inventories.
• Collaborate with management to ensure DoD cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

Windows 10/11 admin

Microsoft 365 & Azure AD

Microsoft Intune

M365 Admin Center

CMMC/NIST 800-171 knowledge

Security tools/antivirus

CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+

SharePoint

Onsite support

Education

Associate degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Intune

SharePoint

Azure

Active Directory

M365 Admin Center

Job description

DSE, Inc. is seeking a Junior IT Specialist to join our DoD-focused team at NAS Patuxent River, Lexington Park, MD. This entry-level role supports IT operations, documentation, hardware/software configuration, and security compliance aligned with CMMC principles.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career professionals with hands-on skills in Windows, M365, and DoD cybersecurity basics. On-site work is required, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.