IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - DLA

Job Title: IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Location: Battle Creek, MI, Richmond, VA; Ft. Belvoir, VA; Philadelphia, PA; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH

Job Category: Information Technology    

Time Type: Full-time

Potential for Telework: At the customer discretion

Employee Type: W2 or 1099 

Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship

NexThreat is seeking an experienced IT Support Specialist. This position covers planning and delivery of customer support services including installation, troubleshooting, user assistance, and training. Functions may include diagnosing and resolving problems in response to customer-reported incidents, planning and analysis of work processes, researching and reporting trends and patterns of problems, developing training materials and performing computing/information system training sessions, developing and maintaining problem tracking databases, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware and software, performing backup and recovery operations, consulting with users to identify needs and requirements, conducting feasibility studies and trade-off analyses, preparing business cases, and ensuring the rigorous application of information security/Cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices. May be required to support DLA’s eProcurement system(s).

Enterprise Network Micro-Segmentation Software Application Solution Support

NexThreat is not just a place to work—it's a place to grow, innovate, and make an impact. As a small business, we pride ourselves on our agile approach to cybersecurity challenges. We specialize in detecting cyber threats and providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. Join our team of cyber professionals who are at the forefront of defending critical infrastructure and ensuring the security of some of the nation’s most vital operations.

 

At NexThreat, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where every voice matters, and every team member can contribute meaningfully to our mission. We are committed to the professional development and well-being of our employees, offering competitive benefits that include 401K matching, health, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave and sick days, and a generous $5,000 vacation bonus after 5 years of service. We also have a referral program that rewards you for bringing talented professionals into our family.

 

Joining NexThreat means being part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find the support and opportunities you need to thrive with us.

Minimum Experience:

• Six (6) years of progressive experience in the field of Information Processing, three (3) of which are specialized in Information Processing and involve a range of hardware/software solutions, two (2) of which are concentrated, hand-on experience in installing, diagnosing problems, and training customers in the use of software and hardware.

Certification Requirements:

•Computing Environment: From the most current DLA-approved Computing Environment Certification List: AWS CSA Associate, AWS CSA Professional, AWS CS Specialty, AWS CSO Admin Associate, GCDA, GIAC GCWN, ISA CCST Level I, MCA: DS, MCA: SQL Server, MC: Azure AA, MCM: SQL Server 2008, MCM: Server 2008R2, MCSA: WS2012, Okta Certified Administrator, Infoblox CDCA

Additional Qualifications:

• IA Level: IAT II or IAT III

• 8570.01-M Baseline Certification to include application, data, database, utility or software tools administration which require “Privileged” access