Communications Specialist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Technology (IT), Network Infrastructures, Networking Hardware

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Communications Specialist with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Communications Specialist you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Communications Specialist joining our team to support the Executive Communications Technical Support Team for USCENTCOM J6 Information Technology Services (CITS) Program in Tampa FL.

HOW A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Provides on-call/on-site support for all systems/services/networks operated and maintained by the Executive Communications Technical Support Team.

• Provide technical support in the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures.

• Troubleshoots moderately complex system hardware and software issues.

• Trains end users on the proper use of hardware and software.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience

• Required Technical Skills: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI

• Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Maintains an organization's computer systems' workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, including fixing network issues along with updating equipment and software.

  • Performs software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.

  • Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels.

  • Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions.

  • Ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.

  • Conducts hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.

  • Ensures that performance and security of computers meet the needs of network users.

  • May evaluate existing systems and assist with planning long-term strategies.

  • May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

  • May serve as a team or task lead.

  • Supports design and planning of mobile and deployable network communications systems.

  • Provides support to the USCENTCOM COOP.

  • Installs laptop load set configurations including unique user profiles on all relevant mobile kit components within the scope of this task and update and modify these configurations or profiles as needed.

  • Maintains accurate inventory data of all equipment included in deployable communications suites and any spare equipment.

• Preferred Skills:

  • CCNA

  • Microsoft certifications

  • A+, Net+

  • Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission

  • Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM’s IT environment

• Location: On site in Tampa, FL

• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance required

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology and the ability to make a real impact on the world around you.

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The likely salary range for this position is $83,429 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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