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IT Specialist/Systems Administrator

Lensa
Newport, RI Contractor
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025
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US Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI, United States | Rhode Island | Full Time

Rite-Solutions, Inc. currently seeking an experienced IT Specialist with a background in Information Systems and Information Assurance. This position provides technical support to a team supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNWPT) Code 25 laboratory and electronic classroom. Hands-on experience in help-desk technical support, software and hardware troubleshooting, network administration, and regulatory compliance required. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the lab's information technology systems, ensuring data security and integrity, and supporting users in troubleshooting technical issues.

Position Responsibilities

  • Managing virtual server infrastructure, including operating systems, applications, and security issues.
  • Scanning and installation of applications and system patches.
  • Installing, configuring, and maintaining various COTs and Open-Source software applications.
  • Installing, configuring, updating, and troubleshooting computer hardware and software on desktops, laptops, and servers.
  • Assist with maintaining projects user licenses for various commercial software.
  • Aiding users with technical issues related to software applications, email, network connectivity, and hardware problems.
  • Interfacing external groups to resolve issues to include reporting system status to large-scale network management teams.
  • Identifying and resolving network and system performance issues, including monitoring system logs and alerts.
  • Assisting in the planning and execution of new IT projects, including hardware upgrades, software deployments, and system migrations.
  • Maintaining technical documentation and creating reports on system status and performance.
  • Performing standardized physical security checks and access control on DoD secure spaces in accordance with NUWCDIVNPT security doctrine.
  • Ensuring compliance with Information Assurance standards, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs), and other regulatory requirements on classified and unclassified networks.
  • Maintain relevant IT certifications, such as CompTIA Security , A , and Network (DoDD 8570/8410 IAT Level I & Level II standards).

Position Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of collective experience in Information Systems, IT Support, and Network Administration, preferably within the Department of Defense (DoD) or government contracting environment.
  • Proficiency in Windows Server Administration and Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10 operating systems.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office 365, software installation (including Adobe products), and troubleshooting hardware/software issues.
  • Strong understanding of Information Assurance, network security, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server administration is a plus.
  • Familiarity with DISA STIGs and DoD cybersecurity guidelines is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • U. S. Citizenship and an active DoD secret security clearance required

Who are we?

Rite-Solutions, Inc. is a growing and innovative CMMI Level III software and systems engineering company. We value the experience of the employee, their wellbeing, and their experience on a personal and professional level as part of the key fabric in building and maintaining an innovative and culture rich experience for the employee and their family. This commitment to our company and our employees has been recognized as we were awarded: "Great Place to Work" Certification in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and Hire VETs Medallion Award in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!

All positions require a pre-employment background check.

As an EOE/AA employer, Rite-Solutions will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status

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