Shipboard IT & Communications Technician I

Gilder Search Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

Disability insurance

Training and certifications support

Job summary

Ardalyst Defense, LLC in Norfolk, VA seeks an IT Technician I to support Navy shipboard IT, communications, and network systems. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide lifecycle support under supervision of senior staff.

You will assist with cybersecurity compliance, IA requirements, user support, and crew training on LAN and IT equipment. Travel to customer sites is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in IT, Networking, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• IAT Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE) required.
• 1 year experience in IT systems, networks, or help desk.
• Experience with Windows, imaging, patching, and peripherals.
• Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routers, switches).
• IA/ cybersecurity familiarity, STIGs, and DoD policies.
• Shipboard or DoD environment exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, maintain shipboard IT and network equipment.
• Image, patch, upgrade Windows workstations and peripherals.
• Support LAN deployment, virtualization, and Navy communications systems.
• Assist IA/cybersecurity activities and vulnerability remediation.
• Install and maintain copper/fiber cabling infrastructure.
• Collaborate with government personnel and ship crews.
• Document issues, root causes, actions, and lessons learned.
• Prepare daily status and inventory reports; travel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

IAT Level I Certification

Windows & Networking

Shipboard IT environments

Documentation & reporting

Collaboration with customers

Education

Associate's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Active Directory

ACAS/Nessus

VMware/Hyper-V

Job description

Ardalyst Defense, LLC in Norfolk, VA seeks an IT Technician I to support Navy shipboard IT, communications, and network systems. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide lifecycle support under supervision of senior staff.

You will assist with cybersecurity compliance, IA requirements, user support, and crew training on LAN and IT equipment. Travel to customer sites is required.