OSINT Mission IT Specialist

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is seeking a talented OSINT Mission IT Specialist to join our growing team! The OSINT Mission IT Specialist provides full-spectrum IT, network, and COMSEC support to mission customers operating across classified and unclassified environments. You will administer enterprise systems, support mission users, manage COMSEC and cryptographic devices, and maintain mobile and AV/VTC capabilities critical to operational success. This role supports users and systems on NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, and Gray networks, including Active Directory administration, mobile device management, AV/VTC scheduling and support, and the secure handling of COMSEC material. You will be part of a mission-focused team ensuring high availability, security, and performance of critical IT infrastructure. Location, Travel & Benefits: Primary work location is the Fort Bragg / Fayetteville, NC area; primarily on-site in secure facilities. Up to 25% travel CONUS and OCONUS may be required to support mission requirements. Parsons offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong PTO/leave program aligned to operational tempo. What You'll Be Doing: Administer and support enterprise Windows environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, user accounts, email, and desktop applications. Maintain, install, and troubleshoot servers, blade chassis, SANs, switches, desktops/laptops, KVMs, rack consoles, and related peripherals. Apply operating systems, firmware, patches, and upgrades; monitor systems and storage for performance, and conduct backups and recovery. Plan, schedule, and execute equipment upgrades; install, remove, and relocate servers and infrastructure while maintaining datacenter cabling standards. Terminate, test, and troubleshoot secure/non-secure voice, video, data, and RF cabling; schedule and support VTC sessions, endpoints, and AV equipment for command events. Provision, configure, and provide Tier 2 support for NIPR/SIPR/JWICS/Gray mobile devices (iOS, Android, BlackBerry); troubleshoot carrier services, tethering, hotspots, and number management. Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot COMSEC and cryptographic equipment; support receipt, custody, issue, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction of COMSEC material; execute OOBKT/OTAT for remote rekey of encryptors and serve as alternate COMSEC custodian as required. Manage issuance, renewal, replacement, and tracking of Smart Card tokens; process seed stock and certificate revocation requests. What Required Skills You’ll Bring: Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance. 4+ years of increasingly complex and progressive experience in Computer systems and system administration, Network engineering and operations, and Cyber Security operations Demonstrated experience in Enterprise Windows administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, email, desktop support), Network, server, and storage troubleshooting in operational environments, Supporting AV/VTC systems and cable infrastructure (voice, video, data, RF), Mobile device management and troubleshooting (iOS, Android, BlackBerry), and COMSEC material handling and cryptographic equipment support Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline, especially for COMSEC and key management. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with mission users and leadership. Associate of Science degree in Information Technology, IT Security, Network Systems Technology, or related field (or equivalent significant relevant experience in lieu of a degree). Required Certifications: DoDD 8570 / DoD 8140 IAT Level II baseline certification CCNA MCSA: Windows Server or MCA Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator What Desired Skills You Might Bring: COMSEC Custodian training and hands-on experience with cryptographic modernization and KMI. Cyber and infrastructure certifications such as Security+ or equivalent, and CompTIA Server+ for server/blade/SAN maintenance. Microsoft and cloud skills, including Microsoft 365 Endpoint/Enterprise administration and foundational Azure or AWS cloud knowledge. Experience with virtualization platforms and virtual machine builds (e.g., VMware), and general understanding of cloud architectures. Python and Linux familiarity (or willingness to train via USASOC pipeline), plus ITIL 4 Foundation or similar service-management exposure. Prior exposure to USASOC and sensitive programs, such as CASO, CSR1, VOTC, SIGREDUX, or 2X/3X work on classified or SAP environments. Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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