IT Specialist (Hybrid)
Washington, AR - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: IT Specialist (Hybrid)
Location: Washington DC
Duration: 04 Months with possible extension
Job Description:
The Client is seeking an experienced and highly skilled IT Support Specialist with 6 years of hands-on IT support experience to serve as the primary point of contact for technical issues troubleshooting user support endpoint administration and ensuring a smooth day to day technical operation. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys solving problems mentoring junior technicians owning issues end-to-end and improving processes.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to;
Technical Support:
- Provide Tier 1 3 support for hardware software network and account issues.
- Diagnose and resolve escalated incidents involving Windows/macOS Microsoft 365 VPN networks and business applications.
- Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and develop long-term solutions.
User Assistance & Leadership:
- Deliver professional customer-focused support to end users including executive-level staff.
- Mentor junior staff by providing guidance on troubleshooting documentation and best practices.
- Train users on new technologies tools and upgrades.
- Ensure agency comply with District wide training requirements IT data and telecommunication policies
Endpoint & Device Administration:
- Manage deployment imaging configuration and refresh cycles for laptops and telecommunication devices.
- Administer endpoint management solutions to manage devices in bulk rather than individually.
- Maintain hardware inventory lifecycle planning and warranty tracking.
Networking & Systems:
- Troubleshoot Wi Fi Ethernet VPN DNS DHCP VoIP and printing issues.
- Collaborate with Systems and Network teams including OCTO during incidents and scheduled maintenance.
Case Management System Support:
- Provide IT support for the organizations case management system including access troubleshooting and updates.
- Work with vendors or internal teams to resolve escalated system issues.
Standards Procedures and Governance:
- Ensure IT project life cycles comply with District standards procedures and required documentation.
IT & Telecommunications Support Operations:
- Plan coordinate and monitor daily IT and telecommunication support activities to ensure timely resolution and service quality.
- Prioritize incoming requests track progress and maintain performance
Security & Compliance:
- Support audits asset tracking and inventory and compliance with IT security and operational policies.
Process & Documentation:
- Maintain and improve IT documentation SOPs and knowledge base articles.
- Recommend and implement service improvements and automation opportunities.
Data Migration:
- Plan and execute data migration activities between systems or platforms.
- Validate migrated data and resolve issues related to data transfer or system integration.
Additional Duties:
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
| Skills | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
| Bachelors degree in information technology or related field or equivalent experience | Required | 10 | Years |
| Strong expertise in: Windows 11; macOS Microsoft 365 Teams Outlook SharePoint/OneDrive. | Required | 6 | Years |
| Strong expertise in endpoint management tools (Intune preferred; SCCM/JAMF a plus). | Required | 6 | Years |
| Strong expertise in basic networking concepts (TCP/IP DNS DHCP routing Wi-Fi). | Required | 6 | Years |
| Strong expertise in hardware setup configuration imaging tools and device lifecycle management. | Required | 6 | Years |
| Experience supporting remote hybrid and on-site users. | Required | 6 | Years |
| Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues independently. | Required | 6 | Years |
| Excellent communication customer service and technical documentation skills. | Required | 6 | Years |
| Administer support across multiple office locations. | Required |
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| Ability to effectively work in a hybrid environment. | Required |
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| Ability to move IT equipment (up to 35 lbs.). | Required |
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| ITIL Certification. | Highly desired |
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