IT Specialist with Security Clearance

Galapagos Federal Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liberal vacation plan

Matching retirement program

Job summary

Rivet Operations Company LLC is seeking an IT Specialist to inventory IT investments, assess health, and safeguard government data for CISA in the National Capital Region.

The role bridges IT knowledge with acquisition and portfolio analysis in a federal program, requiring US citizenship and ability to pass a background check. Responsibilities include inventory, technical input to assessment criteria, data protection, and compliance with cyber/privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the field of work.
• 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience as an IT specialist, systems analyst, or similar technical role.
• Working knowledge of IT systems, data management practices, and federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience within the Department of Homeland Security with familiarity in cybersecurity is desired.

Responsibilities

• Inventory existing IT acquisitions, systems, and investments across CISA and support their integration into the portfolio taxonomy.
• Provide technical input to assessment criteria, particularly technical health and acquisition readiness of IT investments.
• Protect Government information and support data management across all task activities.
• Support compliance with applicable cybersecurity and privacy requirements.
• Support secure handling, transmission, and disposition of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with contract requirements.
• Contribute technical content to deliverables and support accurate, on-time reporting against the project schedule.

Skills

US Citizenship

High‑Risk Public Trust

IT Systems Knowledge

MS Office Proficiency

Communication Skills

DHS Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Overview Job Title: IT Specialist Location: National Capital Region (Washington DC and surrounding areas) Rivet Operations Company is looking for a IT Specialist to help inventory IT investments, assess their technical health, and safeguard Government data for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the National Capital Region. The IT Specialist role is responsible for bringing the technical lens to portfolio decisions and determining whether investments are materiel or non-materiel. They will advise on IT readiness and risk insights into the assessment criteria. This position is a strong fit for a technically grounded specialist who can bridge IT knowledge with acquisition and portfolio analysis in a federal program environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory existing IT acquisitions, systems, and investments across CISA and support their integration into the portfolio taxonomy
• Provide technical input to assessment criteria, particularly technical health and acquisition readiness of IT investments
• Protect Government information and support data management across all task activities
• Support compliance with applicable cybersecurity and privacy requirements
• Support secure handling, transmission, and disposition of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with contract requirements
• Contribute technical content to deliverables and support accurate, on-time reporting against the project schedule

Requirements Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and able to pass a High-Risk Public Trust background investigation.
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree related to the field of work
• 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience as a IT specialist, systems analyst, or similar technical role
• Working knowledge of IT systems, data management practices, and federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience within the Department of Homeland security with familiarity in cybersecurity is desired

Benefits

Benefits: Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.rivetopsllc.com.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Possible lifting up to 40 lbs.

Note

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Equal Opportunity

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Salary

Posted Salary Range USD $94,000.00 - USD $104,000.00 /Yr.