IT Support Specialist

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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
• IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) background investigation
• Must hold one of the following active certifications:
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA-Security)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP-Security)
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+ CE)
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • CompTIA Security+ CE (Security+)
  • EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND)
  • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler Certification (GCIH)
  • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or CISSP Associate)
  • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

• Must hold one of the following active computing certifications or related Microsoft computing certification of Server 2008 or above:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (AWS CSA Associate)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (AWS CSA Professional)
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty (AWS CS Specialty)
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (AWS CSO Admin Associate)
  • GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA)
  • GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
  • ICS Cybersecurity (301V)
  • ISA Certified Control System Technician Level I (ISA CCST Level I)
  • Microsoft Certified Architect: Directory Services (MCA: DS)
  • Microsoft Certified Architect: MS SQL Server (MCA: SQL Server)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure administrator Associate (MC: Azure AA)
  • Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (MCM: SQL Server 2008)
  • Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008 R2: Directory (MCM: Server 2008R2)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Server 2012 (MCSA: WS2012)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Server 2016 (MCSA: WS2016)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Windows Server 2012 (MCSE: WS2012)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Windows Server 2016 (MCSE: WS2016)
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional Enterprise Administrator (MCITP EA)
  • MS 2016 Active Directory Identity and Networking (MS2016:AD I&N)
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate (MS 365 Messaging AA)
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Associate (OCI Foundations 2020)
  • Okta Certified Administrator

Overview

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.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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Additional Job Information

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%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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