Onsite DoD IT Specialist - Secret Clearance

MANTECH; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a motivated IT Specialist to join our AES team in Virginia Beach, VA. This on-site role provides direct IT support, assisting hardware/software setup, connectivity, access, and user help across shared drives and devices.

The position covers full SDLC planning, SHB image design, policy enforcement, STIG/SRG compliance, QA testing, deployment support, and ongoing security scanning. Active Secret clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field.
• Security+ CE certification is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Support AES team IT needs and be the main IT contact.
• Set up hardware/software, diagnose connectivity issues, and assist user access to drives and devices.
• Execute full SDLC, plan requirements, and define baselines.
• Design SHB images, develop PowerShell automation, and enforce policies.
• Apply STIGs/SRGs, verify mission-unique settings, and validate configurations.
• Perform QA testing, Nessus remediation, and maintain documentation.
• Deploy and provide on-site or remote support; validate readiness after deployment.
• Operate ongoing security scans, patch management, and incident handling.
• Retire systems with data sanitization and proper disposal.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

MANTECH is seeking a motivated IT Specialist to join our AES team in Virginia Beach, VA. This on-site role provides direct IT support, assisting hardware/software setup, connectivity, access, and user help across shared drives and devices.

The position covers full SDLC planning, SHB image design, policy enforcement, STIG/SRG compliance, QA testing, deployment support, and ongoing security scanning. Active Secret clearance preferred.