Overview
As an IT Support Specialist, you will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support to end-users experiencing hardware, software, or network-related issues. You will help manage our Platform Services environment including Azure infrastructure, the physical network, handling service desk requests and incidents, and providing on-site support to company locations such as our production facility and warehouse. The primary goal is to ensure prompt and effective resolution of user issues while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- User Support : Respond to incoming requests for technical assistance from end-users, diagnose problems, and guide users through step-by-step solutions.
- Active Directory : Maintain AD organization units and user accounts. Ensure separated users are disabled and deleted and AD data is current and consistent.
- Endpoint and Antivirus Management : Install and monitor endpoint management and centrally managed antivirus solutions.
- Asset Management : Maintain CMDB of critical IT assets, loaner computers, and spare parts for repairs.
- Monitoring and Alerts : Maintain a database of endpoints, monitor critical devices, and alert 24 / 7 to operational issues to ensure smooth operation. Help create monitoring systems that alert on symptoms, not just outages.
- Service Desk Support : Handle requests from the service desk, providing expert troubleshooting and resolution for complex technical issues.
- On-Site Support : Support company locations, including the production facility and warehouse, ensuring IT systems are operational and secure.
- Remote Support : Provide remote support to an international remote workforce to resolve a variety of endpoint and infrastructure issues.
- Collaboration : Work with IT team members and vendors to implement and maintain best practices for network and system administration.
- Documentation : Create and maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Submit service desk tickets with troubleshooting steps, updates, and resolutions. Document to avoid repetitive learning.
- Purchasing : Recommend hardware and software solutions, including network and security appliances.
- Onboarding / Offboarding : Assist with hire / separation of users, maintain AD data, manage licenses, and recover assets.
- Messaging : Assist with Exchange / O365 and filtering solutions (whitelisting / blacklisting).
- User Education : Provide guidance and training to end-users to improve productivity and promote self-service options.
- Vendor Management : Monitor vendor access with a security focus, maintain relationships, escalate incidents to vendors, and collaborate on resolutions.
- Manufacturing Support : Provide IT support for manufacturing facilities, coordinating with vendors to maintain uptime on critical equipment connected to the network (e.g., Gerber machinery, barcoding devices, shipping label printers).
- Applications : Partner with Enterprise Applications team to troubleshoot functionality and integration issues between applications and infrastructure; assist with debugging and manage traffic for system reliability.
Qualifications
Familiarity with troubleshooting and configuring Windows 10 / 11, Microsoft Office 365 suite, email, chat, VPN, and antivirus software. Experience with Salesforce, Rootstock, and Freshworks is a plus.Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues on Windows and / or macOS. Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Office Suite, and common business applications. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical users.Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently or as part of a team.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities and technologies.Strong time management and ability to manage project deliverables alongside incident work.Basic knowledge of physical network management, switches, and firewalls.Familiarity with service desk operations, tiers, and support.Basic knowledge of applications and how programs work.Basic knowledge of IT security and compliance best practices.Basic knowledge of ITIL processes : Change, Asset, Incident, Knowledge, and Root Cause Analysis.Positive, proactive attitude with good judgement and professional appearance; career-focused with a desire to learn new IT disciplines.Certifications : CompTIA A+ and Security+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) are a plus.Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $25.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to plan terms. If eligible, benefits available for this temporary role may include :
Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth optionsLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type
Hybrid position in Newport News, VA.
Application Deadline
Anticipated close date : Oct 21, 2025.
About TEKsystems
We are partners in transformation, helping clients activate ideas and solutions to leverage new opportunities. We are a team of 80,000+ across North America, Europe and Asia, working with over 6,000 clients including 80% of the Fortune 500. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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