Cyber/IT Systems Apprentice Patuxent River, MD Join our Talent Network Cyber/IT Systems Apprentice Patuxent River, MD C-CARS-24-062 Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!   Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace. Summary: Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) is looking for a Cyber/IT Systems Apprentice to join our team in the Patuxent River area. This team supports a Department of Defense (DoD) client. Duties and Responsibilities: • Act under the direction of more senior positions to support the research into the fundamental computer, network, software, and information technology systems. • Conduct research into cyber threats, adversarial offensive and defensive tools, techniques, and methods, and mitigation solutions. • Conduct research into problems in the field of computer hardware and software with a focus on system security and vulnerability. • Conduct research into information technology architectures and infrastructure. • Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: • Earned 60 credit hours towards a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject or discipline for the position with 50% of the completed credit hours (30 hours) in that discipline, with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 • Associate degree in a relevant subject or discipline OR • Completed a relevant technical school • Completed some level of relevant military training • Background check required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to obtain Secret clearance • Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting • Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals. • Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others. • Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications. • Experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues. • Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone with good phone skills and a professional demeanor. • Previous customer service experience strongly desired. • Good problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly to solve it. How you’ll grow    At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. We believe there’s always room to learn from entry-level employees to senior leaders.         We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.        Benefits    At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.    Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.        Chenega MIOS’s culture    Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.        Corporate citizenship    Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to our relationships with our clients, team members, and communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.    Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.    Chenega MIOS News-https://chenegamios.com/news/         Tips from your Talent Acquisition team    We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:    Chenega MIOS web site -www.chenegamios.com     Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI\_IE369514.11,23.htm    LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/    Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/    Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Join our Talent Network