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# Information Technology Specialist

- **Company:** ARES Corporation
- **Location:** Merritt Island, FL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Internet Protocol, Office Automation, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18552306/Information-Technology-Specialist-Florida-Merritt-Island

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Arts or Science and/or a minimum 4 years of related experience.
 * Knowledge of I.T. principles, concepts, and methods
 * Knowledge of Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) products, Internet technologies and/or emerging information technologies.
 * Highly proficient computer skills - ability to install software and/or hardware, navigate and/or assist.
 * Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships; ability to facilitate teams and problem solve
 * Strong data analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Attention to detail, efficient organizational skills, and demonstrated follow-through on deliverables.
 * Ability to work independently.

Desired Skills

 * NASA experience a plus.
 * Project management experience.

## Description

The I.T. Specialist will serve as a technical expert for the development, implementation, management, and support of systems and networks., * Plan and carry out complex assignments and develop new methods and approaches in a wide variety of I.T. specialties.

 * Evaluate new and enhanced approaches to delivering I.T. services; test and optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data and define technical requirements.
 * Lead Software or I.T. special projects from start to finish (e.g., touchscreens, gaming kiosks).
 * Skills within each of the following I.T. areas: Office Automation; I.T. Security Products and Services; I.T. Project Development; I.T. Infrastructure/Facility Management Services; and I.T. Property Management Services.
 + Office Automation- Assist in the development, maintenance, and communication of the I.T. processes.
 + I.T. for Data Management (DM) - Provide the structuring of and access to data within contractor developed systems/tools based; Provide expertise in defining and executing methodologies that access the data residing within contractor developed/provided I.T. systems.
 + I.T. Security Management - Maintain a knowledge base of security issues, problems, and resolutions for customer I.T. systems.
 + I.T. Infrastructure/Facility Management - Provide integration and coordination for video teleconferences in meetings and request I.T.-related meeting support services
 * I.T. point of contact (POC) for LX & KLXS
 * On-boarding and Off-boarding of employees, both KLXS III and NASA
 * I.T. Asset Control