TECHNICAL SPECIALIST – Norfolk, VA Summit Federal Services and Merito Group are seeking various IT professionals to cover a wide range of roles across various fields of technology and computing. Depending on the focus area, IT positions can involve software development, network management, cybersecurity, data management, support, and more. Here are some common IT positions: 1. Software Developer/Engineer • Description: Develops applications, websites, and software solutions. • Skills: Programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++), algorithms, system design. 2. Network Administrator • Description: Manages and maintains a company’s networks, including LAN, WAN, and internet connections. • Skills: Networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS), routers, firewalls, network troubleshooting. 3. Cybersecurity Specialist • Description: Focuses on protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats and attacks. • Skills: Security protocols, threat analysis, penetration testing, firewalls, encryption. 4. Systems Administrator • Description: Manages and configures servers and systems to ensure smooth IT operations. • Skills: Operating systems (Linux, Windows), server management, scripting. 5. Database Administrator (DBA) • Description: Responsible for the management, maintenance, and security of databases. • Skills: SQL, database architecture, backup/restore procedures, performance tuning. 6. Cloud Engineer • Description: Designs and manages cloud infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS, Azure). • Skills: Cloud platforms, virtualization, networking, automation. 7. IT Support Specialist • Description: Provides technical support and troubleshooting for employees or customers. • Skills: Hardware/software troubleshooting, customer service, networking basics. 8. DevOps Engineer • Description: Bridges the gap between development and operations, focusing on automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). • Skills: Scripting, cloud platforms, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD tools. 9. Data Analyst/Scientist • Description: Analyzes large datasets to extract insights, build models, and support decision-making. • Skills: Data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python), machine learning, statistics. 10. IT Project Manager • Description: Manages IT-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. • Skills: Project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum), communication, scheduling tools. 11. IT Consultant • Description: Provides expert advice on IT strategy, system design, and technology improvements. • Skills: Problem-solving, IT infrastructure, software selection, client communication. 12. Business Intelligence (BI) Developer • Description: Develops systems that collect and analyze business data for actionable insights. • Skills: Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), SQL, data warehousing. Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.