> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/272116-it-specialist-senior-w-active-secret](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/272116-it-specialist-senior-w-active-secret). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# IT Specialist - Senior (w/ active Secret)

- **Company:** Critical Solutions
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $74,000.0 - $94,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Protocol, IPv6, Storage Area Network (SAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Software, Routing, Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce3513d9e77cff98

## About the Role

Do you have experience in IT department experience?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Active Secret clearance or higher

 * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field
 * 10+ years of IT experience including Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Network Address Translation (NAT).

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

 * IAT II certification
 * Must possess a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. In addition, selected candidate must undergo background investigation (BI) and finger printing by the federal agency and successfully pass the preceding to qualify for the position. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

## Description

Critical Solutions is seeking a Senior IT Specialist to support our federal customer., * Perform advanced systems installation, operation, integration, and troubleshooting in order to maintain optimum Information Technology (IT) system operations.

 * Design and oversee upgrades and new installs of IT systems and services ensuring coordination with Cyber Security Specialist.
 * Perform Tier III upgrades of networking systems, IT systems, and storage networking.
 * Perform Tier III troubleshooting, optimization, and performance management of Internet Protocol (IP), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and routing protocols.
 * Integrate enterprise, regional, and local IT systems ensuring current network operations are sustained or oversee their recovery.


## Related Videos

- [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure)
- [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability)
- [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team)
- [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch)
- [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers)
- [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy)

## Related Articles

- [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)
- [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany)
- [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)
- [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)