IT/Cyber Security Apprentice

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

Tech-Marine Business, Inc. (Tmb) - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

TMB, Inc has an exciting opportunity for an Information Technology (IT)/Cyber Security Apprentice to prepare individuals for a career in the U.S. Navy IT/Cyber Security competency. This apprenticeship program offers a structured training strategy that equips apprentices with the necessary skills to thrive in today's economy. Participants will engage in hands-on training and gain insights into various facets of Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Security functions within the Navy and DoD.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-demand timely professional support services to the U.S. Navy IM&S Directorate within Team Ships at NAVSEA in Washington, DC.
• Collaborate with IT professionals to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in ongoing projects related to system upgrades and maintenance.
• Gain insights into the organization's cybersecurity policies and procedures as it pertains to the Risk Management Framework.
• Assist the cybersecurity team in monitoring and analyzing security incidents with respect to the Defense Industrial Base.
• Engage in vulnerability assessments and learn about threat detection and prevention.
• Learn about physical security measures and protocols employed at NAVSEA and within Team Ships.
• Assist in conducting security assessments of facilities and premises.
• Collaborate with the security team to enhance overall safety and emergency response procedures.

Requirements

• Must have participated in the Information Technology (IT)/Cyber Security Intern Program.
• Pursuing a degree in an area related to Information Technology, Cyber Security, or Computer Science preferred.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must possess an active DOD Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to perform frequent internal and external customer interface including regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings.
• Ability to travel reasonable distances (up to ½ mile one way) to meet with customers or other company personnel in the execution of job functions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds in order to carry a laptop, notebooks, papers, binders and other tools and equipment required in the execution of job functions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Employee stock ownership plan