Web IT Specialist

As a Web IT Specialist at XMSTART, your main responsibilities will revolve around providing essential web-based IT support, which includes the development and maintenance of web applications. You’ll also ensure the security and performance of web systems, collaborate with various teams to create web solutions, and monitor the infrastructure for optimal functionality.

To qualify for the Web IT Specialist role at XMSTART, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Proven experience in web development or system administration, along with proficiency in key web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, is crucial.

Essential skills for the Web IT Specialist role at XMSTART include strong technical abilities in web technologies, a solid understanding of cybersecurity, effective troubleshooting skills, and excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. A strong background in database management and cloud-based hosting solutions is also beneficial.

For the Web IT Specialist position at XMSTART, candidates are required to have an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. This requirement is critical due to the sensitive nature of the projects and data you will be handling.

The work environment for a Web IT Specialist at XMSTART is supportive and collaborative, with a focus on innovation in web technologies. The position is 100% onsite in Chantilly, VA, allowing for direct teamwork and engagement with colleagues across various functions.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of web applications you've developed, focusing on the technologies you used and the processes involved. Discuss challenges you faced and how you overcame them to showcase your problem-solving abilities.

Explain your understanding of cybersecurity principles, and detail your approach to maintaining web application security, such as regular updates, utilizing HTTPS, input validation, and employing security testing methods.

Discuss any monitoring tools you are familiar with, such as Google Analytics, New Relic, or custom dashboard solutions. Share how these tools help in ensuring application performance and identifying issues.

Explain your systematic approach to troubleshooting, from identifying symptoms to isolating the issue. Use a specific example if possible, detailing how you resolved a past problem.

Provide a specific example where you worked with team members from different departments. Discuss how you contributed to the project and the outcome, highlighting your communication and teamwork skills.

Share details about your experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS or Azure. Discuss specific projects and how cloud architecture benefited the applications in terms of performance and scalability.

Discuss your strategies for staying current with web technology trends, such as attending conferences, participating in online courses, or engaging with professional communities.

Talk about the importance of documentation in IT roles. Share specific methods you use, such as maintaining user guides, system configurations, and troubleshooting steps, to ensure seamless knowledge transfer.

Explain how you value user feedback and incorporate it into the development cycle. Share examples of changes you’ve implemented based on user input, demonstrating your focus on user-centric design.

Highlight your communication skills by providing strategies you use to simplify complex technical concepts. Use relatable analogies or real-life examples to clarify your points for non-technical stakeholders.