Senior IT Specialist

Senior IT Specialist Arlington, VA Type: Contract Category: Engineer Industry: Government Reference ID: JN -032026-105788 Date Posted: 03/03/2026 Shortcut: + Description + Recommended Jobs 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 _Recruitment Transparency Notice_ _Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_ _ _, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Groupu2019s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._ _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _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._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ _ _._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Donu2019t miss out on our referral program If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check_

Created: 2026-03-09