Systems Specialist with Security Clearance

RPI Group, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RPI Group, Inc. seeks a Systems Specialist to provide operations and maintenance support at a 24x7x365 site in New Mexico. The role requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and CI Poly, with rotation across 12-hour shifts in a high-security, mission-critical environment.

You will troubleshoot networks, software, and hardware, perform system operations, and assist with on-site integration and verification, collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a DoD context.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility and a CI Poly.
• Flexibility to provide 12-hour shifts (evening/night; day) on a 5/5/4 rotation.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification must be obtained within 90 days of start date.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Resolve network, software, and/or hardware anomalies on a tactical ground processing system.
• Understand and perform system/mission operations.
• Hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Network knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• File transfer protocols support.
• Support onsite integration and system verification with CM and security controls.
• Work within a multi-contractor O&M environment embedded with the customer.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

System operations

Hardware troubleshooting

Windows OS

Linux/UNIX knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT

Tools

DCGS knowledge

DoD 8570 IAT certifications

Job description

Position Title: Systems Specialist Location: 100% On-Site In Undisclosed, NM

Reports to: Engineering Manager/Site Lead

Position Summary

Step into an exciting, modern, company and use your skills for a unique opportunity to support our national security in a mission-critical environment. Our Systems Specialists provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support at an undisclosed customer site in New Mexico supporting a 24x7x365 shift operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolve network, software, and/or hardware anomalies as they occur on a tactical ground processing system
• Understand and perform system / mission operations
• Hardware/software troubleshooting
• Network knowledge and troubleshooting skills
• File transfer protocols
• Support onsite integration and system verification efforts of both hardware and software deliveries, while adhering to established configuration management and security controls
• Work as a team member within a multi-contractor operations environment while embedded with the customer supporting mission operations Qualifications:
• U.S citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance w/SCI eligibility and a CI Poly
• Candidates must have the flexibility to provide support in 12-hour evening/night shifts and day shifts on a 5/5/4 schedule.
• Ample notice will be given before rotating between shifts, with much of the time on evening/night shifts.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification (CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) must be obtained within 90 days upon start date
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience Preferred Qualifications:
• DoD 8570 IAT active/current certification (CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• Prior military experience as a maintainer and/or operation of a tactical ISR system
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Technology, or related major
• Experience with the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS)
• Systems administration and support on Windows and LINUX operating systems
• Experience and knowledge of UNIX OS (Linux, Solaris) **RPI Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.**