Shipboard IT & Communications Tech II (Secret Clearance)

Ardalyst; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Training & Certifications

Job summary

Ardalyst Defense, LLC is seeking an experienced IT and Communications Technician II to support Navy operations in the Norfolk, VA area. The role covers installation, lifecycle upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting of shipboard IT, communications, and network systems while ensuring cybersecurity compliance.

The candidate will respond to service requests, maintain system operations, and train shipboard personnel on LAN and IT equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in IT/Networking/Cybersecurity or related.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• IAT Level II certification or equivalent required per DoD.
• 5+ years supporting IT systems, networks and shipboard IT environments.
• Experience with Windows OS/Servers and network devices.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching and LANs.
• Experience with IA/Cybersecurity requirements including patching and accreditation.
• Proficient in AD, virtualization and vulnerability tools such as ACAS/Nessus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, maintain, and lifecycle replace shipboard IT, communications, and network systems.
• Manage Windows workstations, servers, and network devices per cybersecurity procedures.
• Troubleshoot Tier I/II hardware, software, and network issues to restore services.
• Support LANs, virtualization, AD environments, and Navy IT infrastructure.
• Conduct IA/Cybersecurity tasks including patching, STIGs, and SCAP assessments.
• Install and maintain copper/fiber cabling and related connectivity.
• Collaborate with government personnel and ship crews to ensure mission readiness.
• Develop documentation, inventories, diagrams, and SOPs for customers.
• Provide training to military personnel on IT and comms systems.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

IAT Level II Certification

5 years IT/Networking experience

Windows OS & Server

Networking TCP/IP

Active Directory

Cybersecurity IA experience

Travel ability

Education

Associate's degree in IT/Networking/Cybersecurity

Tools

ACAS/Nessus

SCAP/STIG

VMware/Hyper‑V

Job description

Ardalyst Defense, LLC is seeking an experienced IT and Communications Technician II to support Navy operations in the Norfolk, VA area. The role covers installation, lifecycle upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting of shipboard IT, communications, and network systems while ensuring cybersecurity compliance.

The candidate will respond to service requests, maintain system operations, and train shipboard personnel on LAN and IT equipment.