IT Specialist

BOOST LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical

Dental premiums

401k with matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA + HRA

PTO based on experience

11 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BOOST LLC is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support DSE's DoD environments and the CMMC 2.0 program. The role is mostly remote with occasional travel to the Washington DC area; candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include administering Windows 10/11 workstations, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure AD, Intune; Tier 2/3 troubleshooting; onboarding/offboarding; security baselines; and contributing to compliance documentation and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in IT support or sysadmin.
• Strong Windows 10/11 administration and Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of CMMC 2.0 and NIST 800-171.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex end-user issues.
• Eligible for DoD TS clearance or clearance process.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows 10/11 workstations and Microsoft 365 services.
• Provide Tier 2/3 troubleshooting for devices and network issues.
• Manage onboarding/offboarding, provisioning, access changes.
• Maintain inventories and document configurations.
• Support CMMC 2.0 and NIST 800-171 compliance evidence.
• Travel occasionally to the DC area as needed.

Skills

Windows administration

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Intune

Network fundamentals

Security compliance

PowerShell

Endpoint security

Documentation

Kiteworks

Tools

Kiteworks

Job description

BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government compliant back office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space We are working with our client Don Selvy Enterprises DSE to find their next highly skilled IT Systems Administrator

About DSE

DSE Inc is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to engineering training and program management that enables front line soldiers sailors and Marines to fully exploit the tactical capabilities of aviation and maritime platforms We accomplish this by using the most qualified employees and keeping abreast of every new capability in aviation maritime technologies and simulationtraining technology as it emerges Our wide range of expertise is constantly expanding as we seek valued members of the DSE team and work to develop each of them to their fullest potential in the field To this day DSE continues to foster a work environment that supports ingenuity and the care for each member of the team

The Role

The IT Systems Administrator will support DSEs day to day IT operations Department of Defense customer environments and DSEs expanding CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity compliance program This is a hands on role for an administrator who can independently manage Microsoft and Windows systems resolve Tier 2 and 3 technical issues maintain secure configurations and help keep DSEs controlled unclassified information CUI environment assessment ready The position is mostly remote with occasional travel to the Washington DC area to configure and support IT systems and to work directly with DSE personnel defense contractors US Government stakeholders and foreign military representatives or dignitaries The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance

Why DSE

DSEs PTO program is experience based rather than tenure based meaning the relevant industry experience you bring with you can qualify you for a higher PTO allocation from day one rather than starting over at the bottom like you would at most employers Its a rare structure in this industry where most companies only reward the tenure you earn after you join not the years of expertise you bring with you That same philosophy carries through the rest of the benefits package

Starting salary range

• Starting salary range 80000 to 105000 annually
• 100 company paid medical and dental premiums for employees 50 for dependents
• 401k with up to a 4 company match
• Fully paid life short term and long term disability insurance no cost to you
• Employer funded FSA plus HRA contributions toward your deductible
• Experience based PTO your prior relevant experience can qualify you for a higher PTO allocation from day one plus the option to purchase additional PTO
• 11 paid holidays 6 national 5 floating
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional growth

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows 1011 workstations Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID Azure AD Intune user accounts permissions MFA and endpoint configurations
• Provide Tier 2 and 3 troubleshooting for laptops software Microsoft 365 services printers peripherals remote connectivity and common network issues
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding device provisioning access changes software installation patching and security configuration baselines
• Maintain accurate hardware and software inventories administrative records change documentation configuration records and technical procedures
• Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online Teams SharePoint email security retention settings and related administrative functions
• Troubleshoot and support core network services and connectivity including TCPIP DNS DHCP VPN Wi Fi and secure remote access
• Help manage and mature DSEs CMMC Level 2 program and NIST SP 800 171 Rev 2 security requirements across systems that process store or transmit CUI
• Maintain and update CMMC evidence and compliance documentation including the System Security Plan SSP Plans of Action and Milestones POA&Ms policies procedures network and system diagrams inventories and assessment artifacts
• Implement and monitor technical safeguards related to access control identification and authentication configuration management media protection audit and logging incident response system integrity and risk management
• Help maintain the defined CUI security boundary and ensure approved methods are used for CUI storage transmission collaboration removable media and disposal
• Support vulnerability remediation patch management endpoint protection account reviews secure configuration and recurring compliance checks
• Prepare for and support internal reviews customer requests and CMMC assessment activities including evidence collection and coordination with third party assessors and cybersecurity consultants
• Assist with employee security awareness CUI handling guidance and implementation of corrective actions identified through audits or assessments
• Travel occasionally to the Washington DC metropolitan area to configure maintain troubleshoot or transition IT systems for DSE supported customers and partner organizations
• Work professionally and discreetly with defense contractors US Government personnel and foreign military representatives or dignitaries in sensitive operational environments
• Document on site work system changes configurations and follow up actions so support activities remain repeatable auditable and compliant with DSE security requirements

Required Education

No specific degree requirement is stated; equivalent hands on experience in IT support or systems administration will be considered

Required Experience

• Approximately three to five years of hands on experience in IT support systems administration or a similar technical role; equivalent practical experience will be considered
• Strong working knowledge of Windows 1011 administration Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID Azure AD Microsoft Intune user and account administration endpoint security and common business IT systems
• Working knowledge of CMMC Level 2 NIST SP 800 171 CUI handling or comparable DoD cybersecurity and compliance requirements
• Ability to independently troubleshoot complex user endpoint software access and connectivity issues and clearly document the resolution
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCPIP DNS DHCP VPNs Wi Fi and secure remote access
• Strong written communication documentation organization and attention to detail especially for security and compliance records
• Ability to work effectively in a mostly remote environment while coordinating with management users contractors vendors and external stakeholders
• Experience supporting a defense contractor government contractor or other regulated environment that handles CUI or sensitive government information is a plus
• Direct experience preparing for a CMMC Level 2 assessment maintaining CMMC evidence supporting NIST SP 800 171 controls or remediating assessment findings is a plus
• Experience with secure or FedRAMP authorized CUI collaboration and file sharing platforms such as Kiteworks is a plus
• CompTIA Security Network Microsoft or related IT and cybersecurity certifications preferred
• Experience with PowerShell security monitoring endpoint management vulnerability management backup and retention or basic firewall administration is a plus
• An active DoD security clearance is a plus but is not required if otherwise eligible for clearance
• Primarily remote with occasional travel to the Washington DC area as mission requirements dictate
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance

Equal Opportunity Statement

DSE is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status