Senior IT Specialist
Arlington, VA
Category: Engineer
Industry: Government
Reference ID: JN -032026-105788
Date Posted: 03/03/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/00djSP
Description:
Onsite in Arlington, VA
The organization seeks a Senior IT Specialist to install, integrate, operate, and troubleshoot complex IT infrastructure. The role will design and oversee upgrades to networking, systems, and storage while coordinating with cybersecurity stakeholders. The position will manage Tier III support for IP networking, core services such as DNS and DHCP, and routing protocols to sustain enterprise operations and recovery. Candidates will apply expertise with IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, and NAT to optimize performance and resilience.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $35.00 to $45.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced installation, operation, integration, and troubleshooting to maintain optimal IT system operations.
- Design and oversee upgrades and new installations of IT systems and services in coordination with cybersecurity stakeholders.
- Execute Tier III upgrades for networking, IT systems, and storage networking.
- Conduct Tier III troubleshooting, optimization, and performance management for IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols.
- Integrate enterprise, regional, and local IT systems to sustain network operations and oversee recovery when required.
Experience Requirements:
- Ten or more years of IT experience including IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, and NAT.
- Proven Tier III support experience across networking, systems, and storage networking.
- Hands-on administration and optimization of DNS and DHCP.
- Experience designing and executing system upgrades and new deployments in coordination with cybersecurity.
Education Requirements:
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or
- Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) or
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) or
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
- Active Top Secret Clearance or higher
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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