IT Specialist

The Junior IT Specialist will join DSE’s team supporting IT operations and compliance initiatives under Department of Defense (DoD) contracts at NAS Patuxent River, Lexington Park, Maryland. This role is well suited to a recent graduate or early-career professional with hands-on technical skills and an introductory understanding of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) principles. You’ll assist with day-to-day IT support, documentation, hardware and software configuration, and security compliance activities, helping keep DSE’s systems aligned with DoD cybersecurity requirements., * Provide Tier 1 and 2 technical support for Windows-based laptops, Microsoft 365, and basic network connectivity issues

• Assist with user account management, device configuration, and troubleshooting across Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and the M365 Admin Center
• Maintain IT asset inventories, patch logs, and change records
• Support implementation of CMMC Level 2 practices, including access control, incident response preparation, and secure configuration management
• Help update and maintain security documentation, such as System Security Plans, POA&Ms, and hardware and software inventories
• Collaborate with management and team members to ensure all systems remain compliant with DoD cybersecurity requirements

Required Education

• Associate degree (or higher) in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience

• One to two years of experience in IT support, helpdesk, or systems administration
• Familiar with CMMC Level 1 or NIST 800-171 requirements and general DoD cybersecurity principles
• Basic understanding of Windows 10/11 administration, Office 365, and Active Directory environments
• Knowledge of common security tools and antivirus software, such as Comodo or Defender
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and recordkeeping
• Experience supporting small business environments or government contractors is a plus
• Basic exposure to compliance documentation or IT audit readiness is a plus
• CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, or Security+) preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Intune, SharePoint, or Azure is a plus
• Must work onsite 100% of the time at NAS Patuxent River, Lexington Park, Maryland
• U.S. citizenship required due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements

• Starting salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 annually
• 100% company-paid medical and dental premiums for employees (50% for dependents)
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Fully paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, no cost to you
• Employer-funded FSA plus HRA contributions toward your deductible
• Experience-based PTO: your prior relevant experience can qualify you for a higher PTO allocation from day one, plus the option to purchase additional PTO
• 11 paid holidays (6 national, 5 floating)
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional growth

BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government-compliant back-office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space. We are working with our client, Don Selvy Enterprises (DSE) to find their next highly skilled Junior IT Specialist.