Platform Analyst, Junior with Security Clearance
The Junior Platform Analyst supports knowledge management and documentation activities for Confidential Client engineering teams within a DoD-focused environment. This entry-level role involves maintaining technical libraries, organizing manuals, supporting configuration documentation, and assisting with reporting and document control, requiring active Secret clearance and strong communication skills.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Platform Analyst (Junior) to support knowledge management, documentation, and baseline/configuration control for platform engineering teams in Lawrence, IN. This role requires an active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
What You’ll Do
- Support knowledge management activities for engineering teams (CCE or related platforms)
- Maintain and organize the technical library so documentation stays current
- Create and maintain operating manuals, training guides, and application documentation
- Document hardware/software interface specifications and configuration baselines
- Archive system releases and maintain version control on deliverables
- Assist with Monthly Status Report data collection and preparation
- Maintain user guides and other support documentation
- Coordinate document reviews, approvals, and lessons-learned capture
Required qualifications
- Entry-level — no prior professional experience required
- Active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship (background check required)
- CompTIA Security+ or (ISC)² SSCP certification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively on a team
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure concepts
- Document management experience preferred
- SharePoint experience preferred
Preferred qualifications
- Prior internship or co-op experience in an IT environment
- Experience with document management systems and version control
- Familiarity with DoD documentation standards and ITIL concepts
- Technical writing experience
Education & clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field preferred
- Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or (ISC)² SSCP
- Clearance: Active Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background investigation.
Location & employment
- Location: Lawrence, Indiana (on-site as required by client)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Estimated compensation (from source): $37,594 per year (estimated)
Why join
- Gain hands-on experience supporting mission-focused IT work for Department of Defense programs
- Build documentation, configuration management, and SharePoint skills in a collaborative engineering environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and training while working with cleared programs
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