IT Specialist
Talascend is currently seeking an IT Specialist for an opportunity in Warren, Michigan.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Install, upgrade, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot end-user hardware and software.
• Responsible for managing user Identity systems. Assist non-IT employees with any technical issues and data transfers.
• Build, Maintain and Support Physical and Virtual Servers Environments: Ubuntu Linux and Proxmox, and Windows Server.
• Oversee all network activity, systems administration, backup, restoration and capacity planning: Ubiquiti
• Develop and implement Server maintenance standard operating procedures
• Manages the implementation of new technologies and consults on application projects to ensure the application is utilizing the technology appropriately and ensure the application will integrate into the infrastructure.
• Provide data and network security
• Keep upper management informed with regular reports
• Administer Active Directory and Office 365 Tenant.
• Maintain support and compliance to the NIST / CMMC System Security Plan (SSP) for the Defense Business Unit.
• Participate as the IT liaison for the business unit in the Defense leadership stand up.
• Partner and provide team support with the Cybersecurity Analyst for the business unit.
QUALIFICATION:
• Bachelors degree in Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems
• U.S. Citizen allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.
• Progressive IT experience with at least 5 years of experience planning, installing, supporting, securing, and maintaining networks, servers, and cloud environments.
• Experience with capacity planning and performance monitoring techniques and tools
• Understanding and proficiency with SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS (Network Attached Storage), Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) concepts and configurations such as routing, cabling, VPN (Virtual Private Network), and ISPs (Internet Service Providers) options and capabilities.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN and WAN to troubleshoot and address server issues.
• Knowledgeable on firewalls, proxy and databases to keep the network and user information secure.
• Ability to create scripts (VBScript, PowerShell, Perl, PHP and/or Python)
• Operating System Experience: Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and Ubuntu Linux.
• Experience in the following solutions: Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID.
Preferred Qualification:
• Progressive IT experience with 7 years of experience planning, installing, supporting, securing, and maintaining networks, servers, and cloud environments.
• Experience NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance.
• Security and/or Server certifications
• Knowledge on how to maintain security on all workstations, servers, switches, firewalls, and other related devices.
• Knowledge on how to maintain full system and procedure documentation.
• Working knowledge of the following tools: Proxmox, Ceph.io, Debian, Cisco Global Protect, FlexLM, Fog (Imaging),
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.