IT Support Specialist

IT Support Specialist

We are seeking an IT Support Specialist to support the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

The safety and health of our employees is of the upmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found here.

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Responsibilities

Diagnosing and resolving problems in response to customer reported incidents.

Planning and analysis of work processes, researching and reporting trends and patterns of problems.

Developing training materials and performing computing/information system training sessions.

Developing and maintaining problem tracking databases.

Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware and software.

Performing backup and recovery operations.

Consulting with users to identify needs and requirements.

Conducting feasibility studies and trade-off analyses.

Preparing business cases.

Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices.

May be required to support DLA's eProcurement system, a segment of its SAP-based enterprise resource planning system.

Required Qualifications

Six (6) years of progressive experience in the field of Information Processing

Three (3) of which are specialized in Information Processing and involve a range of hardware/software solutions

Two (2) of which are concentrated, hands-on experience in installing, diagnosing problems and training customers in the use of software and hardware

Secret Clearance

Must hold one of the following active certifications:

• CCNA-Security
• CSA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE
• SSCP
• CASP CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH

Must hold one of the following active computing certifications or related Microsoft computing certification of Server 2008 or above:

• M2008 Net
• MCITP SA
• MCITP EA
• MCSA:WS2012
• MCSE:WS2012
• MCSA:WS2008
• MCSM:DS
• M2012 Net
• MCM:Windows Server 2008 Directory
• MCA:MS Windows Server Directory
• CCAA
• GCWN M

Competencies

Establish Focus

Motivational Support

Change Management

Performance Management

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Persuasive Communication

Interpersonal Awareness

Build Relationships

Analytical Thinking

Conceptual Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Initiative

Foster Innovation

Results Oriented

Teamwork

Customer Service

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location: Multiple Locations

Type of environment: Setting Changes

Noise level: Soft - Medium

Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Active Secret Clearance

U.S. Citizen

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.