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It Specialist Mid
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What they do
An IT Specialist or Engineer provides information technology support for a business or organization. Coordinates installation, maintenance and upgrades of computer software and hardware. Maintains computer networks, monitors network security and provides database management. Manages communication with system users and vendors.
$94,716 / year median in Maryland
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements NAS Patuxent River, MD Secret Polygraph not specified Early Career (2+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Job #: 3042628 Apex Systems is currently hiring for an IT Specialist Mid role with one of our DoD/ Government clients. This will be a 'long term contract' opportunity. You'll work 5 days onsite each week in Pax River, MD.
Location:
Pax River, MD Onsite expectation:Fully Onsite Clearance Level:
Secret (Can hold up to TS)Contract Rate:
$38.38/hr. (BASE) + $5.09/hr. (SCA Rate) = $43.47/hr. (SET RATE) Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:- Ability to Obtain and Maintain a Secret Clearance (Can hold TS) |
- Security+ CE
- Tier 2 desktop support, helpdesk for 2-3+ years, break fix experience, customer service experience/great communication Day to
Day Responsibilities:
- Work on complex technical IT assignments
- Install desktops, portable computers, peripherals, and software products for networked, classified and unclassified, and standalone environments
- Detect, diagnose, research solutions, and resolve desktop and portable computer software and hardware failures
- Provide users with information, guidance, and instruction on use of desktop and portable computer hardware and software
- Analyze and assess customer service requests and provide prompt technical solutions
- Conduct IT audits as assigned, in compliance with policies governing the administration, utilization, and acquisition of desktop and portable computer products
- Prepare progress/status reports and submit to team leads as required
- Utilize trouble-ticketing software for opening/updating/closing tickets in a timely and appropriate manner
- Identify and document areas for process improvements
- Contact and effectively communicate with users by telephone, electronic communications, or in person
- Prepare equipment for reuse or surplus of property actions
- Provide technical support for customers assigned to remote locations as required
- Perform software and hardware upgrades and installations involving multiple computers, printers, multi-printers, and peripherals
- Coordinate the disassembly and reinstallation of IT equipment in support of office relocations and new buildings/locations
- Performs IT support duties and related problem solving using desktop IT skills, demonstrating IT desktop experience, good judgement, and initiative
- Contributes to and leads others with complex problem solving
- Typical duties include installing, maintaining, and administering desktop computer systems and associated peripherals including printers, monitors, switchboxes, business application software, and various operating systems
- Works with government personnel and others, leads other contractors to complete IT tasks and projects as necessary
PLEASE NOTE
Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment- If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to Annie Wade at awade@apexsystems.