Senior DoD IT Systems & Security Specialist

Kinaras Solutions Inc; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinaras Solutions Inc is looking for a Level III IT Technical Support Specialist to provide critical support at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in advanced troubleshooting and security compliance, with responsibilities including system patching, user account management, and mentoring junior staff. This full-time, on-site role requires a bachelor’s degree in IT and five years of related experience, along with a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive technical support experience.
• 2 years in federal or DoD environments required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for complex hardware, software, and network incidents.
• Lead system patching, software updates, and security remediation.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and support audits.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and maintain security documentation.
• Guide and mentor Level I/II staff.

Skills

Advanced network troubleshooting

Security compliance

Windows/Linux server administration

Leadership

Incident management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

CompTIA Security+

CASP+

CISSP

Job description

Kinaras Solutions Inc is looking for a Level III IT Technical Support Specialist to provide critical support at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in advanced troubleshooting and security compliance, with responsibilities including system patching, user account management, and mentoring junior staff. This full-time, on-site role requires a bachelor’s degree in IT and five years of related experience, along with a DoD Secret clearance.