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# Systems Specialist

- **Company:** RPI Group Inc
- **Location:** Las Cruces, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unix, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Linux, Verification and Validation (Software), Solaris (Operating System), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careersingovernment.com/job/1849750/systems-specialist-with-security-clearance/

## About the Role

Key Responsibilities: * Resolve network, software, and/or hardware anomalies as they occur on a tactical ground processing system * Understand and perform system / mission operations * Hardware/software troubleshooting * Network knowledge and troubleshooting skills * File transfer protocols * Support onsite integration and system verification efforts of both hardware and software deliveries, while adhering to established configuration management and security controls * Work as a team member within a multi-contractor operations environment while embedded with the customer supporting mission operations Qualifications: * U.S citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance w/SCI eligibility and a CI Poly * Candidates must have the flexibility to provide support in 12-hour evening/night shifts and day shifts on a 5/5/4 schedule. * Ample notice will be given before rotating between shifts, with much of the time on evening/night shifts. * DoD 8570 IAT II certification
(CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) must be obtained within 90 days upon start date * A minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: * DoD 8570 IAT active/current certification (CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) * Prior military experience as a maintainer and/or operation of a tactical ISR system * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Technology, or related major * Experience with the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) * Systems administration and support on Windows and LINUX operating systems * Experience and knowledge of UNIX OS (Linux, Solaris) **RPI Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.**
Position Title: Systems Specialist Location: 100% On-Site In Undisclosed, NM, 8570 IAT II certification (CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) must be obtained within 90 days upon start date * A minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: * DoD 8570 IAT active/current certification (CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) * Prior military experience as a maintainer and/or operation of a tactical ISR system * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Technology, or related major * Experience with the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) * Systems administration and support on Windows and LINUX operating systems * Experience and knowledge of UNIX OS (Linux, Solaris) **RPI Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.**

## Description

Step into an exciting, modern, company and use your skills for a unique opportunity to support our national security in a mission-critical environment. Our Systems Specialists provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support at an undisclosed customer site in New Mexico supporting a 24x7x365 shift operation., Key Responsibilities: * Resolve network, software, and/or hardware anomalies as they occur on a tactical ground processing system * Understand and perform system / mission operations * Hardware/software troubleshooting * Network knowledge and troubleshooting skills * File transfer protocols * Support onsite integration and system verification efforts of both hardware and software deliveries, while adhering to established configuration management and security controls * Work as a team member within a multi-contractor operations environment while embedded with the customer supporting mission operations Qualifications: * U.S citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance w/SCI eligibility and a CI Poly * Candidates must have the flexibility to provide support in 12-hour evening/night shifts and day shifts on a 5/5/4 schedule. * Ample notice will be given before rotating between shifts, with much of the time on evening/night shifts. * DoD


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