IT Specialist
MORSE Corp
IT Specialist
MORSE Corp
Develops AI-enabled defense software for DoD
MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
MORSE is seeking a versatile IT Specialist to provide frontline technical support while assisting with critical cybersecurity initiatives. This role combines end-user support, system troubleshooting, and IT operations with cybersecurity monitoring, compliance, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for solving problems across IT and security domains.
Provide advanced helpdesk ticket support for MacOS, Windows, and Linux environments.
Onboard and support new employees, including account setup and hardware/software configuration.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with desktops, laptops, servers, and networks.
Assist with cybersecurity tasks, including developing architecture, mitigating risks, and maintaining security solutions.
Perform vulnerability scanning, system audits, and incident response in collaboration with the IT/Security team.
Maintain awareness of evolving threats and threat actors; research and generate cyber threat intelligence and landscape warnings.
Support compliance oversight by helping document and track controls and mitigation steps.
Strong troubleshooting skills with MacOS, Windows, and Linux
Scripting experience in Bash/shell and Python
Understanding of cybersecurity principles, common IT architectures, and network protocols
Familiarity with system administration (account management, servers, virtualization, patching)
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and incident response processes
US Citizenship required and ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.
Compensation 60000 - 100000 USD
Develops AI-enabled defense software for DoD
MORSE Corp develops software and algorithms for the U.S. national security sector, focusing on AI, machine learning, human–machine teaming, autonomous systems, and systems integration for DoD and the Intelligence Community. Its tools include applications like GPS-denied navigation, mission planning, and data management, delivered through government contracts as a prime or subcontractor under firm-fixed-price and other arrangements. The company differentiates itself by being 100% employee-owned, pursuing mission-oriented rapid solution engineering, and working directly with multiple defense agencies and DARPA. Its goal is to provide reliable, mission-critical technology to national security customers and to grow sustained government contracts by expanding AI-enabled and autonomous capabilities in challenging environments.
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