IT Technician (on-site with partial remote support)

A3T•Falls Church, VA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, security, and compliance of a small-business enterprise IT environment supporting company-owned laptops, a network router and switch, and cloud-based applications. The candidate will manage all aspects of the network, IT equipment, and cybersecurity while providing client administration for Microsoft laptop systems, to include identifying and resolving any degradation, unusual activities or system downtime. This position ensures systems are secure, available, documented, and compliant with NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 requirements. The IT Technician supports daily operations, cybersecurity controls, and audit readiness activities and serves as a technical point of contact during internal reviews and external assessments.

Requirements

Must be able to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI); active Secret-level or higher clearance preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field of study, OR six (6) years related IT experience.
Windows workstation administration
Basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching) and firewall administration
Endpoint security and encryption technologies
Cloud identity and access management
Log monitoring and basic security event analysis
Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC requirements
Ability to lift and move IT equipment up to 40 pounds

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+ and Network+ desired.
Relevant cloud certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Configure, deploy, and maintain company-owned laptops used within the IT environment
Ensure endpoint encryption, patching, and security configurations are applied and maintained
Administer and monitor network components including router, switch, and firewall services
Maintain network segmentation and access controls protecting government information
Support physical security controls related to IT infrastructure
Support cloud-hosted applications used for business and CUI processing
Manage user accounts, access permissions, and authentication mechanisms
Monitor system and network logs for security-related events
Respond to security alerts and escalate incidents as required
Support vulnerability scanning, remediation, and verification activities
Maintain documentation required for NIST SP 800-171 and quality-related compliance
Support security awareness and insider threat training initiatives
Maintain accurate hardware and software inventories