Systems Specialist with Security Clearance

RPI Group, Inc.; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

RPI Group, Inc. in Waldorf, MD is seeking a Systems Specialist to provide operations and maintenance support on a mission-critical ground processing system at an undisclosed Maryland site.

The role requires U.S. citizenship with an active Top Secret clearance eligibility, DoD 8570 IAT II certifications, and 2–3 years of related experience; shifts include 12-hour cycles in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Resolve network, software and hardware anomalies on a ground processing system.
• Understand and perform system/mission operations.
• Hardware/software troubleshooting and network troubleshooting.
• Support onsite integration and verification with CM and security controls.
• Collaborate within a multi-contractor ops team embedded with the customer.
• Participate in shift-based 24x7 operations.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT

Tools

CCNA Security

GICSP

GSEC

Security+ CE

CND

SSCP

Job description

Position Title: Systems Specialist Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually Location: 100% On-Site In/Around Waldorf, MD Reports to: Engineering Manager/Site Lead

Position Summary: Step into an exciting and 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 Maryland customer site, 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:

• Qualifications: -U.S citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance w/SCI eligibility
• Candidates must be flexible enough to provide support on 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 of start date
• A minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.**